The UK Government has confirmed that patients across the UK will continue to have access to the medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs) they rely on, from insulin pumps and replacement joints to diagnostic tests and surgical equipment. On 21 October 2026, the government confirmed that it will continue to accept CE marked medical devices on a long-term basis.
Government confirms indefinite recognition of CE medical devices
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