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src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/blank.jpg" data-src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/heading-2-01.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/heading-2-01.jpg 1440w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/heading-2-01.jpg 1060w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/heading-2-01.jpg 800w" /> </div> <div class="heading-2__main"> <div class="heading-2__picture-2-bloc"> <div class="heading-2__picture-2" data-basic-scroll data-modifier="5"> <img alt="Undescribed image" class="lazyload" src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/blank.jpg" data-src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/heading-2-02.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/heading-2-02.jpg 1060w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/heading-2-02.jpg 800w" /> </div> </div> <div class="heading-2__bloc"> <h3>Medical technologies are with you all the time</h3> <p>From pregnancy tests to ultrasound scans, medical technology is with you from before you are born. If you scratched your knee as a child, you wore a plaster; if your vision blurs, you got glasses.</p> <p>When you are unwell, diagnostics and medical devices help healthcare professionals restore you to good health as quickly as possible.</p> <p>Should you need surgery, medical technologies will ensure you get the care you need in a way that is safe and minimally invasive; if your blood vessels become blocked, stents can help clear the way; if you are seriously ill, an MRI scan can find the cause; if you require monitoring, digital health tools can check your health status and communicate vital data to health professionals.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="timeline"> <div class="timeline__lines"> <div class="timeline-line" data-timeline></div> <div class="timeline-line" data-timeline></div> <div class="timeline-line" data-timeline></div> <div class="timeline-line" data-timeline></div> <div class="timeline-line" data-timeline></div> </div> <div class="sticky"> <div class="timeline__main"> <div class="timeline__content"> <h3>Medical technologies - at every phase of the patient pathway</h3> <p>In its many forms, medical technology is beneficial to the health and quality of life. Medtech offers:</p> </div> <div class="timeline__list"> <ul id="timeline-list"> <li><span>Prevention</span></li> <li><span>Diagnosis</span></li> <li><span>Monitoring</span></li> <li><span>Treatment</span></li> <li><span>Care</span></li> </ul> <div id="timeline-text" class="timeline__list-text"> <p> <svg class="icon"> <use xlink:href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/sprite.svg#icon-prevention"></use> </svg> Medical technology can support in preventing disease, injury or other conditions, for example through early detection tools. </p> <p> <svg class="icon"> <use xlink:href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/sprite.svg#icon-diagnosis"></use> </svg> In vitro diagnostics test results help identify a specific condition, its development and treatment selection. </p> <p> <svg class="icon"> <use xlink:href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/sprite.svg#icon-monitoring"></use> </svg> Medical technology supports patients in checking the status of a disease or chronic condition. </p> <p> <svg class="icon"> <use xlink:href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/sprite.svg#icon-treatment"></use> </svg> Medical technology help patients overcome injuries and diseases or treating chronic illnesses. </p> <p> <svg class="icon"> <use xlink:href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/sprite.svg#icon-care"></use> </svg> Medical technology is found across the whole care pathway, it accelerates recovery and keeps people healthy. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="carousel"> <div class="carousel__main"> <div class="carousel__list"> <div class="carousel__list-item"> <div class="card-carousel"> <div class="card-carousel__picture"> <img alt="Undescribed image" class="lazyload" src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/blank.jpg" data-src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/contact-lens.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/contact-lens.jpg 2000w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/contact-lens-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/contact-lens-885x590.jpg 885w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/contact-lens-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/contact-lens-1440x960.jpg 1440w" /> </div> <div class="card-carousel__content"> <h3>Medical devices</h3> <p><strong>Medical devices are products, services or solutions that prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and care for human beings.</strong></p> <p>A medical device can be an instrument, apparatus, appliance, software, implant, reagent, material or other articles. From syringes and wheelchairs to cardiac pacemakers and medical imaging technologies (such as MRI, CT and X-ray machines), medical devices can play a range of roles in maintaining and restoring health.</p> <p>Medical devices are used, either alone or in combination, for individuals for one or more medical purposes:</p> <ul> <li>Diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of disease;</li> <li>Diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, alleviation, or compensation for an injury or handicap;</li> <li>Investigation, replacement, or modification of the anatomy or of a physiological process;</li> </ul> <p>Find out more:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/about-the-industry/value-of-medtech/">Value of medical technologies?</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="#67427641d36af" class="js-open-modal card-carousel__link"></a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__list-item"> <div class="card-carousel"> <div class="card-carousel__picture"> <img alt="Undescribed image" class="lazyload" src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/blank.jpg" data-src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/carousel-02.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/carousel-02.jpg 673w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/carousel-02-50x28.jpg 50w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/carousel-02-250x141.jpg 250w" /> </div> <div class="card-carousel__content"> <h3>In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs)</h3> <p><strong>In vitro diagnostics (IVDs) are non-invasive tests used on biological samples (for example blood, urine or tissues) to determine the status of one鈥檚 health.</strong></p> <p>IVDs never come into direct contact with a person as they provide information based on a sample. Their value resides in the quality of information they provide.</p> <p>IVDs do not treat patients but their role is to provide information that enables patients and healthcare professionals to make healthcare decisions.</p> <p>Examples of in vitro diagnostic tests:</p> <ul> <li>Hepatitis or HIV tests</li> <li>Clinical chemistry</li> <li>Coagulation test systems</li> <li>Urine test strips</li> <li>Pregnancy tests</li> <li>Reagents and reagent products for the detection of infections</li> <li>Blood sugar monitoring systems for diabetics</li> <li>Receptacles manufactured specifically for medical specimens</li> </ul> <p>IVDs are vital in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you want to learn more about these types of diagnostic test you can download the paper below or visit our <a href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/covid-19-information-hub/">COVID-19 information hub</a>.</p> <p><em>In vitro</em> diagnostics can provide critical information at every step of the patient pathway, from prognosis, screening, diagnosis to monitoring the progression of disease, and predicting treatment responses. To learn more about the value of diagnostic information, you can <a href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/access-to-medical-technology/value-of-diagnostic-information-vodi/">visit our dedicated page</a>.</p> <p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">In addition to traditional<em> in vitro</em> diagnostics (IVDs), a distinct category known as Research Use Only (RUO) products stands out, exclusively tailored for laboratory research purposes. RUOs encompass specialised reagents, equipment, and materials crucial for scientific investigations, contributing significantly to the development of cutting-edge tools and solutions for research applications. For more information, <a href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/about-the-industry/what-is-medical-technology/research-use-only-products/">go to the dedicated section</a>.</span></p> </div> <a href="#67427641d36c8" class="js-open-modal card-carousel__link"></a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__list-item"> <div class="card-carousel"> <div class="card-carousel__picture"> <img alt="Undescribed image" class="lazyload" src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/themes/ak-medtecheurope-2018/assets/img/blank.jpg" data-src="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/carousel-03.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/carousel-03.jpg 673w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/carousel-03-50x28.jpg 50w, https://www.medtecheurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/carousel-03-250x141.jpg 250w" /> </div> <div class="card-carousel__content"> <h3>Digital Health Solutions</h3> <p><strong>Information and data generated by medical technologies play a vital role in improving health outcomes and make health systems more efficient.</strong></p> <p>Digital health and care refers to tools and services that use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management of health and lifestyle. Digital health and care have the potential to innovate and improve access to care, quality of care, and to increase the overall efficiency of the health sector.</p> <p>Digital tools will play a central role in many of the most promising areas of healthcare innovation. As we advance towards a more personalised, predictive, precision healthcare, data will be key. In future, healthcare can be more integrated, value-based and with a stronger focus on patient outcomes.</p> <p>Download the document below to find some examples of digital health solutions. If you want to learn more about digital health, you can <a href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/digital-health/">visit our dedicated page</a>.</p> </div> <a href="#67427641d3704" class="js-open-modal card-carousel__link"></a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__list-item"> <div class="card-carousel-empty"></div> </div> </div> <div id="67427641d36af" class="work-text-modal mfp-hide"> <article class="work-text-modal__main"> <h3 class="work-text-modal__title">Medical devices</h3> <p>A medical device can be an instrument, apparatus, appliance, software, implant, reagent, material or other articles. From syringes and wheelchairs to cardiac pacemakers and medical imaging technologies (such as MRI, CT and X-ray machines), medical devices can play a range of roles in maintaining and restoring health.</p> <p>Medical devices are used, either alone or in combination, for individuals for one or more medical purposes:</p> <ul> <li>Diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of disease;</li> <li>Diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, alleviation, or compensation for an injury or handicap;</li> <li>Investigation, replacement, or modification of the anatomy or of a physiological process;</li> </ul> <p>Find out more:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/about-the-industry/value-of-medtech/">Value of medical technologies?</a></li> </ul> </article> </div> <div id="67427641d36c8" class="work-text-modal mfp-hide"> <article class="work-text-modal__main"> <h3 class="work-text-modal__title">In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs)</h3> <p>IVDs never come into direct contact with a person as they provide information based on a sample. Their value resides in the quality of information they provide.</p> <p>IVDs do not treat patients but their role is to provide information that enables patients and healthcare professionals to make healthcare decisions.</p> <p>Examples of in vitro diagnostic tests:</p> <ul> <li>Hepatitis or HIV tests</li> <li>Clinical chemistry</li> <li>Coagulation test systems</li> <li>Urine test strips</li> <li>Pregnancy tests</li> <li>Reagents and reagent products for the detection of infections</li> <li>Blood sugar monitoring systems for diabetics</li> <li>Receptacles manufactured specifically for medical specimens</li> </ul> <p>IVDs are vital in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you want to learn more about these types of diagnostic test you can download the paper below or visit our <a href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/covid-19-information-hub/">COVID-19 information hub</a>.</p> <p><em>In vitro</em> diagnostics can provide critical information at every step of the patient pathway, from prognosis, screening, diagnosis to monitoring the progression of disease, and predicting treatment responses. To learn more about the value of diagnostic information, you can <a href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/access-to-medical-technology/value-of-diagnostic-information-vodi/">visit our dedicated page</a>.</p> <p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">In addition to traditional<em> in vitro</em> diagnostics (IVDs), a distinct category known as Research Use Only (RUO) products stands out, exclusively tailored for laboratory research purposes. RUOs encompass specialised reagents, equipment, and materials crucial for scientific investigations, contributing significantly to the development of cutting-edge tools and solutions for research applications. For more information, <a href="https://www.medtecheurope.org/about-the-industry/what-is-medical-technology/research-use-only-products/">go to the dedicated section</a>.</span></p> </article> </div> <div id="67427641d3704" class="work-text-modal mfp-hide"> <article class="work-text-modal__main"> <h3 class="work-text-modal__title">Digital Health Solutions</h3> <p>Digital health and care refers to tools and services that use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management of health and lifestyle. Digital health and care have the potential to innovate and improve access to care, quality of care, and to increase the overall efficiency of the health sector.</p> <p>Digital tools will play a central role in many of the most promising areas of healthcare innovation. As we advance towards a more personalised, predictive, precision healthcare, data will be key. In future, healthcare can be more integrated, value-based and with a stronger focus on patient outcomes.</p> <p>Download the document below to find some examples of digital health solutions. 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