The MedTech Forum

Partners Adrienne Franco Busby and Mary Devlin Capizzi attended the MedTech Forum in Vienna, Austria to participate on panels at the conference. Busby was moderator of a panel titled, “Case Study Analysis: Why do you need to know about the new EU product liability rules?” where speakers discussed anticipated shifts in European regulatory landscape, aligning with U.S. litigation trends and strategized proactive measures for companies to prepare for proposed liability changes, safety regulations, environmental litigation, and pan-European class actions.

Capizzi moderated panel, “Navigating EU Regulations impacting use of health data in MedTech” where speakers spoke about the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, the responsible and secure use of health data is paramount. The panel session delved into the complexities of EU regulations, including the AI Act, the Data Act, and the European Health Data Space (EHDS), and explored key considerations for medical technology companies in complying with these regulations and the potential of the EHDS to create a unified European market for digital health data.