Is EU legal regulation stifling the growth of medical 3D printing?

Medical 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is the use of 3D printing technology to create medical devices, implants and prosthetics. Published in Healthcare, an article titled “Core Legal Challenges for Medical 3D Printing in the EU” examines the potential issues posed by EU regulation on the broader adoption of 3D printing in medical applications. Co-authored by Dr. Marc Mimler, Senior Lecturer in Law, The City Law School, it specifically analyzes EU legislation and case law on the key issues of pre-market approval and post-market liability of these devices, in addition to intellectual property (IP) considerations and data protection. Read More