In The Media
1ZB interview with Faye Sumner and Mike Hoskin - clinical trial capabilities in New Zealand.
10 Aug 2011
Faye Sumner, CEO of the Medical Technology Association is interviewed by Mike Hoskin in regards to the Health Select Committee Review recommendations on clinical trial capabilities in New Zealand.
One Network News article - Fisher and Paykel moves medical product trials overseas
10 Aug 2011
Television One reporter Renee Graham reports on New Zealand's clinical trial process and the proposed response to the Health Select Committee Review recommendations. Michael Daniell (CEO Fisher and Paykel Healthcare), Angela Pantano (BDM Medical Technology Association of New Zealand) and Tony Ryall (Minister of Health) interviewed.
Joint regulatory agency can assure safety
22 Jun 2011
The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) today said that having one regulator for both
Australia and New Zealand to assure medical device safety can work for New Zealand if some of the issues
raised previously are addressed this time.
$12m fund to test new health treatments
14 Jun 2011
THe Government is delivering $12 milion over four years to trial health innovations and new technologies that improve patient care.
Medtech sector gets APEC backing
01 Jun 2011
Apec is throwing its weight behind efforts to develop ethical codes for the medical technology industry across the Asia-Pacific region.
Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) chief executive Faye Sumner says the development has the potential to make exporting a much easier process for Kiwi manufacturers, of which many were small-to-medium enterprises.
NZ medical device firms may boost trade in APEC region
31 May 2011
New Zealand medical device manufacturers have been given the opportunity to boost trade in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) with the removal of a key barrier.
Back on his feet - (Sunday Star Times)
02 May 2011
MORE THAN 30 years after a diving accident confined him to a wheelchair, a former Paralympian has the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle, thanks to a pair of bionic legs.
Medical Technology Industry’s Support for the Canterbury Earthquake
23 Feb 2011
The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand ( MTANZ) and all our member companies extend our sympathies and thoughts to the people of Canterbury. The medical supply companies are working with the Canterbury District Health Board to ensure that urgent medical supplies are available for the region. Many of the medical companies have sent extra support staff and supplies from other parts of New Zealand and Australia into Canterbury to assist the relief effort.
Plans to make medical technology a billion dollar industry (3 News)
23 Feb 2010
“A global ambition - a thriving medtech economy” - that's the title of the inaugural medical technology conference that kicks off in Auckland today.