Position Papers

COCIR’s position papers provide structured insights on key topics shaping healthcare today: healthcare access, safety, innovation, and sustainability.

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Innovation

COCIR recommendations for Horizon Europe 2028–2034

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Towards a Single Regulatory Pathway for AI-Enabled Medical Technologies

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Innovation

COCIR Statement on the Council Recommendation on Cardiovascular Health Checks

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Innovation

Towards an Effective EU Protocol for Cardiovascular Health Checks

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Innovation

Joint Declaration for a Bold FP10

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Joint position: Smarter MDR and IVDR oversight for safer and more innovative medical technologies

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Digital Health

Joint letter: Europe should not rush weak solutions and miss out on real simplification of the digital framework

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Towards More Predictable Conformity Assessments in the EU: Statement on Annex VII Implementing Act

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Targeted revision of EU MDR Rule 11 for medical device software

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Digital Health

Joint industry statement on the AI omnibus

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Digital Health

Safeguarding intellectual property and trade secrets in the European Health Data Space

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Innovation

COCIR Welcomes Safe Hearts Plan, Calls for Rapid Patient Access

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

COCIR advises on the development of a new regulatory framework for medical devices and sustainability provisions to ensure these are fit-for purpose without creating unnecessary burdens. 

Key topics

  • Medical Devices Regulation (MDR)
Technical Regulatory Affairs

Towards a Single Regulatory Pathway for AI-Enabled Medical Technologies

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Joint position: Smarter MDR and IVDR oversight for safer and more innovative medical technologies

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Towards More Predictable Conformity Assessments in the EU: Statement on Annex VII Implementing Act

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Targeted revision of EU MDR Rule 11 for medical device software

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

COCIR response to the publication of the Proposal for a Targeted Revision of the Medical Device Regulation

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Recertification under the MDR and IVDR – Frequently Asked Questions

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Digital label for authorised representative and importer

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Open Letter To European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

COCIR: Future governance of medical technologies in Europe

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Article 10a MDR / IVDR: Notification in Case of Interruption or Discontinuation of Supply

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

Clinical strategy as part of pre-submission dialogue between manufacturer and Notified Body

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Technical Regulatory Affairs

European medical technology industry calls for the EU to join the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) as a Full Member

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Digital Health

COCIR promotes the implementation of innovative technologies in health that enable early detection, intervention and new health delivery models. 

Key topics

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) ACT
  • European Health Data Space (EHDS)
  • Data Act
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Data Governance Act
Digital Health

Joint letter: Europe should not rush weak solutions and miss out on real simplification of the digital framework

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Digital Health

Joint industry statement on the AI omnibus

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Digital Health

Safeguarding intellectual property and trade secrets in the European Health Data Space

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Digital Health

A Call for Effective Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building during the Implementation of the European Health Data Space

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Digital Health

Medical technology industry’s input to the XpanDH industry X-net

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Digital Health

Building a Resilient European Health Data Space: Advancing Interoperability and Cybersecurity for a Safe and Innovative Health Union

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Digital Health

COCIR and MedTech Europe Vision for Strengthening Cybersecurity in Europe’s Future Healthcare Systems

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Digital Health

Medical technology industry’s reaction to the EHDS agreement

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Digital Health

Charting the path forward: Joint stakeholder statement on the implementation of the EHDS

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Sustainabilty

COCIR leads the way in sustainable healthcare technology, embedding environmental objectives throughout product lifecycles. Our activities reflect a commitment to green initiatives, eco-design, and responsible refurbishment practices that support environmental goals across Europe and globally.

Key topics

  • EU Green Deal
  • Circular Economy 
  • EU Chemical Policy and Strategy 
  • Green Public Procurement

Sustainability

Impact of a Potential Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances restriction on medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment

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Sustainability

Impact of a Potential Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances Restriction

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Innovation

Discover our views on fostering research, funding, data, and AI to drive secure, interoperable digital health systems that support future-ready healthcare.

Innovation

COCIR recommendations for Horizon Europe 2028–2034

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Innovation

COCIR Statement on the Council Recommendation on Cardiovascular Health Checks

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Innovation

Towards an Effective EU Protocol for Cardiovascular Health Checks

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Innovation

Joint Declaration for a Bold FP10

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Innovation

COCIR Welcomes Safe Hearts Plan, Calls for Rapid Patient Access

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Innovation

Joint Statement: Healthcare Stakeholders’ Priority Areas and Recommendations on the Future Framework Programme 10

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Innovation

Recommendations for Funding Healthcare Innovation in the 21st Century

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