The official 24th meeting of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF), attended by representatives of the Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices of Montenegro, MSc Mira Kontić and Dr Uroš Labudović at the invitation of the European Commission, was held from September 25th to 29th in Berlin. Participation in such an event is of exceptional importance for the international position of the Institute and the establishment of strong connections with other regulators in the field of medical devices.
During the first two days, all relevant stakeholders in this field, including industry representatives and regulatory bodies, convened to present innovations in the field of medical devices. The mutual exchange of the latest knowledge and experiences is the best way to align best practices and promote the safety and efficiency of medical devices.
On September 27th, MSc Mira Kontić, Deputy Managing Director, presented the Institute as the competent regulatory body of Montenegro in this field, the regulatory framework in place, as well as the perspective and advantages of our market. This was an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to improving the safety and efficiency of medical devices in Montenegro and to initiate further development of the medical device industry in Montenegro to provide the most advanced treatment options to our patients.
On September 28th, MSc Mira Kontić also introduced the Institute’s application for obtaining the status of an affiliate member in the IMDRF. This status would open doors to many advantages within this organization, with a particular emphasis on gaining access to opportunities for professional development, the latest trends and innovations, as well as strengthening our position for EU membership.
The Institute shares IMDRF’s vision of establishing a harmonized regulatory framework that ensures patient safety while promoting innovation. Through active participation, we aim to contribute to the creation of globally harmonized regulations that facilitate the timely introduction of safe and efficient medical devices to the market.
