Medical devices are a dynamic, innovation-driven, highly competitive industry, with a global market. Its impact on health care and health policy is increasingly important. In many key health priorities identified by the EU, such as cardio-vascular diseases, stroke management, cancer, and musculo-skeletal disorders, medical devices make a major contribution towards reducing disease and improving health and quality of life.
Dans de nombreux domaines prioritaires identifiés par l'UE comme les maladies cardio-vasculaires, les attaques d'apoplexie, le cancer et les infections musculo-squelettiques, les dispositifs médicaux apportent une importante contribution à la lutte contre la maladie et à l'amélioration de la santé et de la qualité de vie.