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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Equity in Medical Devices

11 March 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Andrew Stephenson Con Pendle

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has endorsed the recommendations of an independent review panel on equity in medical devices.
  • The review addresses potential ethnic biases in medical devices used by the NHS.
  • The Government is committed to ensuring equitable practices throughout the medical device life cycle.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the issue of potential ethnic biases in medical devices used by the NHS and the publication of a final report from an Independent Review into Equity in Medical Devices.

Action requested

The Government has endorsed the recommendations of the independent review panel and is committed to ensuring equitable practices throughout the medical device life cycle, while welcoming ongoing collaboration with industry partners for optimal care delivery.

Key facts

  • The Independent Review was commissioned by former Secretary of State Sajid Javid MP.
  • The final report includes 18 recommendations aimed at addressing biases in medical devices.
  • The Government’s response has been published alongside the final report on GOV.UK.
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