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Dr Susan Myles, Director of Health Technology Wales,
said:
changing health technologies to access expertise from
both regulators and health technology appraisers is a
unique aspect of IDAP.
We are proud to be a part of this ground-breaking
project which aims to speed up access to innovative
technologies for patients across the country.”
Ed Clifton, Unit Head of the Scottish Health
Technologies Group (SHTG) which is part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, said:
IDAP offers a fantastic opportunity to transform access to medical technologies across the UK – for the
benefit of our patients, the delivery of our health and
care services, and our life sciences sector. The collaboration between MHRA and HTA partners (like
SHTG) means that IDAP is uniquely placed to deliver
the right regulatory and evidence support, at the right
time, for all successful applicants on the pathway.
We would urge innovators to consider applying for
this exciting opportunity. And we look forward to supporting the successful applicants on their journey
through the pathway.
Dr Marc Bailey, MHRA Chief Science and Innovation
Officer, said:
The IDAP launch marks an exciting step in accelerating the delivery of cutting-edge medical technologies
safely to patients across the UK. The insights gained
during the pilot phase will be crucial in shaping the
future direction of this new pathway.
To be eligible for the programme, applicants must
submit devices that do not have a CE mark, UK CA
mark or regulatory approval. Products must meet criteria, addressing a significant unmet clinical need as
defined in the programme. Applicants will need to
demonstrate a proof of concept evidenced by data to
a near-final prototype and have already sought clinical input from at least one UK health organisation or
medical charity.
We encourage medical technology innovators in the
UK and abroad to submit their applications and benefit from this combined support service. By working
together, we can fast-track access to the most advanced
technologies for those in urgent need.
Jeanette Kusel, Director of NICE Scientific Advice,
said:
Entry to the IDAP is open to both commercial and
non-commercial innovators of medical technology in
the UK and abroad.
At NICE we’re committed to focussing on what
matters most to patients and healthcare providers.
This pathway will offer companies the direction they
need to properly demonstrate the value of innovations
that have the potential to address unmet need in the
system. The opportunity for developers of game
Machin
The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-innovative-devices-access-pathway-idap
MB ChB (Hons), FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon
with a specialist interest in foot & ankle surgery
Mr Machin is a Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon with a specialist interest in foot & ankle surgery.
His NHS practice is at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
He treats all conditions related to the foot and ankle, including arthritis, abnormal foot shape (such as bunions), fractures,
plantar fasciitis, personal injury, sports injuries, and tendon problems. Mr Machin provides private surgical opinion, joint
injections, shockwave and surgery for his sub-specialty of disorders of the foot and ankle.
Mr Machin has been an orthopaedic medicolegal expert since 2013. Producing over 3400 personal injury and negligence
reports and works with multiple solicitors.
He currently produces around 200 reports for personal injury and negligence each year, with around 40 of these reports for
serious/complex high value injuries. He undertakes instructions from claimant or defendant.
Mr Machin has prepared many reports on and welcomes instructions in the areas of:
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Foot & Ankle Negligence cases
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Standard or complex Foot & Ankle cases
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Standard trauma cases body-wide
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Serious injuries
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Soft tissue injuries to the spine
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Standard upper and lower limb injuries (soft tissue or fractures)
He has attended court in an orthopaedic expert witness capacity.
His Practice covers: Mid & South Cheshire, Chester, Wirral, Liverpool, Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales & Scotland.
Mr Machin currently hosts clinics in Abergele, Wrexham and Chester.
If required, Mr Machin is happy to see clients at their Home or to do Prison Visits. He can also travel nationwide or abroad.
Contact: Sandra Newnes
Tel: 07514 549528 - Mobile: 07514 549528
Email: private.secretary@davidmachin.com - Alternate Email: davidmachin@doctors.net.uk - Website: www.davidmachin.com
Address: The Grange Clinic, The Grange, 1 Hoole Road, Cheshire, CH2 3NQ
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