Eucomed
Encyclopedia
Eucomed is an organisation representing directly and indirectly 4,500 designers, manufacturers and suppliers of medical technology
used in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and amelioration of disease
and disability
. It represents a total of 11,000 legal entities in Europe
. Today, 24 national medical technology associations and 62 medical technology companies are Eucomed members, comprising approximately 70% of the European market.
Eucomed is active in the following areas:
, diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, more exhibitions are currently being developed and will open throughout 2010.
Medical technology
Medical Technology encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. Such technologies are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and...
used in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and amelioration of disease
Disease
A disease is an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. It is often construed to be a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs. It may be caused by external factors, such as infectious disease, or it may be caused by internal dysfunctions, such as autoimmune...
and disability
Disability
A disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these.Many people would rather be referred to as a person with a disability instead of handicapped...
. It represents a total of 11,000 legal entities in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. Today, 24 national medical technology associations and 62 medical technology companies are Eucomed members, comprising approximately 70% of the European market.
Eucomed is active in the following areas:
- economic affairs, including market data collection, health economics, funding and reimbursement, health technology assessment (HTA) and new trends (homecare)
- regulatory affairs: vertical legislation (including medical devices directives and advanced products regulation) and horizontal legislation (environmental) and standards
- science and innovation: medical nanotechnology and other emerging technologies, research and innovation projects
- international affairs: global regulatory harmonization (GHTF), relations with the US, Japan, China and India
- ethics: enforcement of the Eucomed Code of Business Practice
- public affairs, including relations with the European institutions and the Member States
- communications and external relations, including partnerships with patient groups and medical associations, events, publications and media relations
Launch of the MedTech Museum
On 6 October 2009, during the MedTech Forum 2009, Eucomed launched its MedTech Museum. This virtual museum allows for an interactive exploration of the world of medical technology. Initially covering cancerCancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
, diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, more exhibitions are currently being developed and will open throughout 2010.
See also
- Medical technologyMedical technologyMedical Technology encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. Such technologies are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and...
- Medical equipmentMedical equipmentMedical equipment is designed to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring or treatment of medical conditions.-Types:There are several basic types:* Diagnostic equipment includes medical imaging machines, used to aid in diagnosis...
- Durable medical equipmentDurable medical equipmentDurable medical equipment is a term of art used to describe any medical equipment used in the home to aid in a better quality of living. It is a benefit included in most insurances. In some cases certain Medicare benefits, that is, whether Medicare may pay for the item...
- Home medical equipmentHome medical equipmentThis article discusses the definitions and types of home medical equipment , also known as durable medical equipment , prosthetics and orthotics .- HME / DMEPOS :...
- GHTF