06.08.2024

swissdamed “Actors” module now available

The first module of the swissdamed medical devices database is online today.

05.08.2024

Sarco suicide capsule does not fulfil definition of a therapeutic product

Swissmedic has made an initial assessment of the Sarco suicide capsule according to therapeutic products legislation

02.08.2024

Swissmedic authorises dengue fever vaccine

Qdenga (powder and solvent for solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe) can be placed on the market in Switzerland

24.07.2024

Benchmarking study 2023

International comparison of Swiss authorisation times

23.07.2024

Batch recall – Calcitat S50 ad us. vet. Injektionslösung

Rückruf der Chargen 1479411, 1479511, 1479611 und 1483811 bis auf Stufe Detailhandel

22.07.2024

Isotretinoin and teratogenicity

Learning from adverse reaction reports – cases from pharmacovigilance

19.07.2024

DHPC – Nuwiq (simoctocogum alfa)

Wichtige Information: Packungsbeilage entspricht nicht der aktuellen Version

16.07.2024

DHPC – Privigen, Infusionslösung (immunoglobulinum humanum normale)

Bei einer Stabilitätsprüfung von Privigen® 50 mL, wurde festgestellt, dass vereinzelte Chargen des Produkts Flocken zeigten

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Swissmedic monitors all therapeutic products on the market in Switzerland. Our independent experts ensure the therapeutic products you and your loved ones need are effective, safe and of the highest quality.

Reporting of ADRs by healthcare professionals

Find out in the video how to report adverse drug reactions properly.

Materiovigilance – every report counts!

Serious incidents involving medical devices: find out in the video why every report counts!

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01.11.2023

New medical devices regulations

Information concerning the new EU-Regulations as well as their implementation in Switzerland.

Revision of the MedDO and the IvDO
Information on the new EU Regulations and their implementation in Switzerland.

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What are the tasks of Swissmedic in the area of medical devices?

What is a medical device? How do medical devices come onto the market? How do you recognise a medical device? Based on examples, our videos answer these and a number of other questions.

Medical devices: List of Field Safety Corrective Actions (FSCA) and recalls

Swissmedic monitors all safety measures and recalls for medical devices that are manufactured or marketed in Switzerland.


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Swissmedic is the Swiss authority responsible for the authorisation and supervision of therapeutic products. Swissmedic's activities are based on the Law on Therapeutic Products.

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