The threat of supply deficits for medical devices in Switzerland

For a number of reasons, it is not certain that sufficient medical devices will be available to supply the Swiss population in the coming years. This publication intends to show healthcare institutions and healthcare professionals the legal instruments available to them to prevent supply shortages and to make concrete recommendations for action. It also serves as an appeal to politicians and health authorities to proactively address the issue of supply shortages of medical devices, including in vitro diagnostic medical devices.