UK Approved Bodies announce formation of Team-AB organisation

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Posted by: Dental Design 19th February 2024

In recent years, the UK Regulatory landscape has been in a state of flux, presenting new challenges and opportunities for the entire medical device sector. Throughout this time, UK Approved Bodies (and those undergoing the designation process) have worked tirelessly to support this development.

In late 2023, a decision was made to bring this group of organisations together to officially form Team-AB (The UK Association for Medical Device Approved Bodies). Team-AB represents UK Approved Bodies in their dealings with key stakeholders, including: the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), industry trade associations and other stakeholder groups where a combined effort is beneficial.

Team-AB will provide a forum for applicant and designated Approved Bodies to share experience, discuss pertinent topics and enable a united voice for medical device UK Approved Bodies. This is key to facilitate consistency in regulatory understanding and feedback to stakeholders in the coming years, given the anticipated evolution of the UK Medical Device Regulations.

Dr Monisha Phillips, Head of Approved Body at TÜV SÜD, and Mr Vishal Thakker, Head of UK Approved Body at BSI, have been appointed co-Presidents of Team-AB for 2024 and will lead the organisation through its first year.

Founding members of Team-AB are: