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AusMedtech

About Medtech

Medical technology (medtech) refers to medical devices and diagnostics, including in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) describes medical devices as having therapeutic benefits, which either affect the body in a physical way or are used to measure or monitor functions of the body. Examples of medical devices include artificial hips, blood pressure monitors and orthodontics.

AusBiotech members working in the Australian medtech sector are represented and may be involved in the medtech work we do and facilitate, including committees, industry resources, advocacy, and events. Collectively, this work is called our AusMedtech programme. This work is undertaken to facilitate the commerical development of the Australian medical devices and diagnostics sector and to support those working in the medical technology industry.

Advisory Groups

Our AusMedtech Advisory Groups are a key advocacy mechanism for identifying and responding to the most relevant issues facing our industry. Members include experts in the field, and the Advisory Groups’ work informs and guides our policy and priorities, ensuring your needs are met. Along with responding to policy submissions, membership provides opportunities for networking, discussing best practice, and a meaningful way to contribute to the success of our sector.

• Find out more about our AusMedtech Advisory Groups.

Policy

AusBiotech has been closely involved in the Expert Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation (MMDR), which seeks to streamline and enhance opportunities to improve regulation.

• Read more about the Australian and global medtech landscape.
• Read more about our policy work, and the MMDR
• See AusBiotech’s submissions

Events

The AusMedtech conference, Australia's premier medical technology conference, is our annual conference, bringing together key stakeholders of the Australian and international medical devices and diagnostics sector to help prepare the industry sector for its changing landscape.

AusMedtech 2024 will be held in Adelaide from 22 - 23 May.

Resources

AusBiotech has produced resources to support disclosure and governance for biotech boards; these include guidance for medical technology companies

• The Code of Best Practice for Reporting by Life Sciences Companies, and
• The Guide for Life Science Company Directors.

AusBiotech facilitates trade in medical devices by breaking down barriers and providing much needed information to Australian companies. With the support of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission and funding from the Asian Business Engagement Plan, the Australian Medical Devices & Diagnostics to China project was launched. The project produced valuable resources for the medtech sector including:

• The Directory of Known China Advisors
• The Directory of Australian Medical Technology Companies
• The Guide for Australian medical technology companies seeking to engage in China