The European Commission is considering allowing electronic instructions for use for all professional-use medical devices and has launched a survey for healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions in the EU.

MHRA has published the fifth edition of its safety guidelines for MRI equipment in clinical use, covering MRI hazards, exposure management, governance, controlled access, patient management, equipment lifecycle, incidents and staff training.

Swissmedic has updated its information sheet on procurement of medical devices in healthcare institutions, covering conformity evidence, swissdamed registration, CH-REP and importer information, UDI, implant cards and non-conforming devices.