MedTechLabel · MedTechLabel: UNIFIED DIGITAL LABELLING FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

This public-private partnership will develop and verify the MedTechLabel Framework, a universal Digital Labelling system for medical devices (MDs) of all categories and classes, including in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs). The framework specification will standardize digital labelling processes in compliance with EU regulations, being adaptable to national variations and future legislation and secure global alignment. By engaging stakeholders, manufacturers, notified bodies (NB), regulators, health authorities and procurers as well as health care professionals (HCPs) and patients, MedTechLabel will promote an efficient MD/IVD ecosystem of manufacturers, regulators and medical device users. We will review legislation and standards, analyze labelling practices, summarize available research knowledge and gather stakeholder requirements to develop and verify a consensus-driven digital labelling framework for MDs/IVDs. We will utilize existing technologies to create a sandbox for verification of the MedTechLabel Framework in a set of use cases with MD/IVD digital content. This will assess usefulness and benefits of the Framework by various stakeholders and demonstrate added value of a standardized approach for digital labelling to manufacturers, label users, NBs and regulators. The verification process will progress to an International Workshop Agreement (IWA) for further consensus on ISO standards and recommendations to inform future policies, offering a foundation for future legislation. The recommendations will address the European Commission and national authorities, focus on future standardization and policies for scaling up efficiencies, reduce carbon footprint and water waste of MD print labels (Green Deal). Our consortium will ensure effective knowledge dissemination to key stakeholders across EU Member States, align with digital transformation efforts and exploit project outputs globally to effectively sustain MedTechLabel’s ambition to deliver a Framework for comprehensive MD/IVD labelling information.