# UK confirms long-term recognition of CE-marked medical devices

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Topic: Science · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-21T13:32:09.838Z · Updated: 2026-10-21T13:32:09.838Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/uk-confirms-long-term-recognition-of-ce-marked-medical-devices-9f77e17a

The government says Great Britain will continue accepting devices approved for the EU market, alongside the UKCA route.

- The policy follows a consultation held from 16 February to 10 April 2026 that received more than 1,000 responses, the government said.

Why it matters: The government says the decision avoids a separate approval route for these devices and supports continued patient access.

## Original sources

- [UK Government](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-confirms-indefinite-recognition-of-ce-marked-medical-devices>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Government 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-21T08:26:46.000Z

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