Advancing Public Health Through Internationally Coordinated Medical Device Registries Comment on "Quality and Utility of European Cardiovascular and Orthopaedic Registries for the Regulatory Evaluation of Medical Device Safety and Performance Across the Implant Lifecycle: A Systematic Review".

Abstract

This commentary draws on findings from Hoogervorst et al1 to underscore the urgent need for internationally coordinated medical device registries, addressing the fragmentation and inconsistency currently limiting their utility in Europe. It advocates for registries governed by academic specialty societies to ensure scientific integrity, transparency, and clinical relevance. Such registries can significantly enhance post-market surveillance, support regulatory compliance and accelerate real-world