Key software player to influence medical device regulations
Finnish cross-platform development company announces plans to work with the medical device sector.
The Qt Company said it will become a member of medical technology professional organisations AdvaMed and MassMEDIC, 'stepping into a role of industry advisor and enabler of technology innovation'. Qt says it will influence the direction of the standards and regulations that govern the medical device industry on a global scale, and will help introduce new medical device technology advancements.
"Like many other industries, the medical sector must comply with multiple regulations, guidelines and policies, and groups like ours aim to reflect the unique interests of the medical device industry at state, federal, and global levels," said Thomas Sommer, president of the MassMEDIC Association. "MassMEDIC serves as a forum for the Northeast region's leading medical device manufacturers and suppliers to discuss and challenge key policies and trends impacting the sector, and we're delighted to welcome Qt to the fold. We're looking forward to working with Qt to support the development of innovative medical technologies and better healthcare delivery solutions."
New developments and the continued rise of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) technologies have created challenges for medical device developers, bringing issues such as data security and integrity to the forefront. Qt says it will address these innovations and technologies that gave rise to new industry requirements and standards at this year's MedTech Conference (organized by AdvaMed), as well as the Qt World Summit.
"The medical industry is evolving rapidly, and our goal is to help influence the direction of technology innovation and the standards and requirements that govern the sector, both in our backyard and across the globe," said Roger Mazzella, senior product manager for The Qt Company. "With our membership in AdvaMed and MassMEDIC, as well as the various working groups in which we participate, we are collaborating with our peers to help medical device manufacturers deliver the best possible health outcomes to consumers all over the world."
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) is a trade association with the aim of advancing medical technology. The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) is an organisation of medical device manufacturers, suppliers and associated non-profit groups in Massachusetts and the surrounding region. AdvaMed and MassMEDIC work closely with national and international organisations such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union (EU) to advocate and promote policies directly from the medical community.