Medical Industry Association of Australia Changes its Name

18 Mar 08

Media Release

The Medical Industry Association of Australia (MIAA) has changed its name to Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) to better reflect the association's membership and its role in the healthcare system.

"Our members supply approximately 90% of the non-pharmaceutical products used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability in Australia and our new name better reflects this key function" said Anne Trimmer, MTAA CEO.

The range of medical technology is diverse with products ranging from familiar items such as syringes and wound dressings, through to high-technology implanted devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, hip and other orthopaedic implants.

Products also include hospital/surgical equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment such as ultrasounds and magnetic resonance imaging machines, as well as diagnostic (pathology) tests that detect disease.

Our members also play a vital role in providing healthcare professionals with essential education and training to ensure safe and effective use of medical technology.

"Medical technology has an essential role in managing the health of Australians and is relied upon to alleviate pain, injury and handicap.

Our new name will better assist us position ourselves in the health environment to ensure Australian patients have equity and access to the most appropriate medical technology" Ms Trimmer concluded.

About the Medical technology Association of Australia

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) is the national peak industry body representing companies in the medical technology industry.  MTAA aims to ensure the benefits of modern, innovative and reliable medical technology are delivered to the community for a healthier Australia.

www.mtaa.org.au

Media Enquiries: Anna Karelas, MTAA 0411 596 187