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Postponement of the European regulation for medical devices due to of COVID-19

Because medical devices such as medical gloves, surgical masks, intensive care equipment and other medical equipment play a crucial role within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, on 24 April 2020, the application date of various provisions of the European Regulation (Regulation 2017/745) on medical devices was postponed until 26 May 2021.

Coronavirus: updated Belgian directive for the reuse of surgical and FFP2/FFP3 face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

The national directive published on 07.04.2020 concerning the reprocessing of surgical and FFP2/3 face masks has been updated. This directive aims to guide the validation of the various initiatives being put in place regarding the reuse of surgical masks and personal facial protection.

Coronavirus: good practices when changing consumables used with COVID-19 patient ventilators

In order to help healthcare professionals and support hospitals in their processes, the FAMHP is publishing guidelines on changing consumables (filters, etc.) used in the ventilation of COVID-19 patients.

Coronavirus: national guideline for the management of clinical investigations for medical devices during the coronavirus pandemic

The national guideline has been developed to assist sponsors of clinical investigations for medical devices in the management of these investigations in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: guidelines for 3D printing of respiratory device accessories

In order to assist those offering alternative methods of producing medical devices, the FAMHP has developed guidelines which will help guarantee patient safety and the performance of the products used.

Making COVID-19 tests available in Belgium

The FAMHP no longer provides specific validation or verification procedures for COVID-19 tests, nor are there any restrictions for making these tests available on the Belgian market.

Coronavirus: new version of Alternative Test Protocol (ATP) for surgical face masks

An Alternative Test Protocol (ATP) has been developed for surgical face masks that do not have the necessary declarations, certificates and test reports. In the event of a positive result, this protocol still allows them to be used as a surgical mask or comfort mask. Test results are now also made public.

Coronavirus: Alternative Test Protocol (ATP) for surgical face masks

The FAMHP inspection services have noted that the surgical face masks offered do not have the declarations, certificates and test reports necessary according to European or international standards. For this reason, an Alternative Test Protocol (ATP) has been developed to ensure they can still be permitted for use as a surgical mask or comfort mask.

Coronavirus: measures taken by the FAMHP and relevant partners to continue to guarantee oxygen supplies

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased need for oxygen in Belgium for patients with respiratory problems. The FAMHP and its relevant partners, assembled as part of the Task Force in charge of the management of medical devices and medicinal products, are taking measures to guarantee supply.

Coronavirus: circular for care institutions on the (outsourcing of the) manufacture and reprocessing of medical devices and their accessories

In order to combat shortages of medical devices, care institutions have proceeded to manufacture medical devices and their accessories or to reprocess used medical devices. The FAMHP defines the modalities by means of a circular in order to offer more options to care institutions.

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