In Sweden, the directive has been implemented through amendments to the Medical Devices Act (1993:584), and through the regulation which the Medical Products Agency has issued in connection with this Act and the directive. The revised directive contains some clarifications but also some news. Among other things, requirements are introduced to the effect that manufacturers of medical devices must carry out a clinical evaluation which shows whether the product meets the essential requirements set forth in the directive.

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