Objective
The first aim is to realize a growing mutual confidence in the level of the evaluation activities of the different centres. This can be reached by the regular (annual) workshops in which the participants exchange their knowledge and experience in the results of the evaluation studies and by the visits to the centres during these workshops.
A database on medical devices, to be used in the European member countries has been developed. The structure developed enables the users to introduce and present data on makes, models, most important properties, local standards, local regulations, a short description, hazards, alerts, literature, etc. Procedures to gather the data in a concerted action with experts form other member countries have been agreed. By using this program considerable time can be saved compared with local,individual activities on the setting up of a national database on medical devices in the member countries. The contents and structure of the database can easily be modified to fulfil the requirements of the users, hospital staff, suppliers, governmental or European organizations. Evaluation reports and quality guidelines have been distributed and made accessible in all the member countries. Procedures and protocols have been exchanged to enable the institutions to use the same methods in testing and evaluating equipment. The methods are used in comparative studies, acceptance testing or even in maintenance programs in hospitals. The database has been adapted to store data from the European directives on medical equipment for use in member countries.
The second aim is the distribution of information concerning these activities by means of the regular publication of a list of all reports on evaluations and market reviews of the member states.
The third aim is to achieve mutual agreement on evaluation protocols. This can be achieved either by agreement on the use of IEC or ISO standards or drafts or by the listing of specific protocols for a particular device category by experts in this field invited by the participants. Such protocols could contribute to new publications of the international standardization bodies.
The fourth aim is to build up a European database on medical equipment. This database will be developed and set up by the experts in some member countries and will be accessible for all EC-countries. The database will contain keywords, makes, models, suppliers, literature (including equipment tests), standards, alerts, etc concerning medical equipment.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
2300 AK Leiden
Netherlands
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.