This paper analyzes the public procurement of orthopaedic implants and related medical devices in Europe. We analyze the legal framework laid down by the EU Procurement Directives, especially with regard to awarding procedures and contractual forms. We then use data covering the universe of EU...

chapter 1. Medical device types and classes used and how they communicate -- chapter 2. MDI solution acquisition and implementation -- chapter 3. Semantic data alignment and time synchronization of medical devices -- chapter 4. Standards surrounding medical device integration to health IT...