ENGLISH 19 FOREWORD Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Readers of the 2026 Surgical Guide, In this new edition, about 180 manufacturers and trading companies as well as service providers and suppliers of medical technology are once again presenting their diverse products and expert services. Of course, you can also browse through this surgical guide virtually on our homepage, but the printed book is and will be irreplaceable. It is always at hand, whether at a trade fair or on your desk. Especially in combination with our permanent exhibit, which you can, of course, also visit virtually on our homepage, it will be a reliable help in developing new or alternative sources of supply, or also as a source of information for your already existing contacts. For many years now, the implementation of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) has been a central issue, especially for the many small and mediumsized companies in our region. In light of the difficult constraints, the first small companies and micro-entities, some rich in tradition, have given up or sold their production, often due to a lack of succession in management. Other companies have decided not to seek recertification for a multitude of products, but to take them off the market instead, which can naturally have serious consequences for patients. Especially for niche products with small quantities and low profitability, other economic incentives must be created, in combination with an extensive reduction in bureaucracy. Unfortunately, threatening overregulation in the medical product sector does not align well with protecting patients and assuring quality. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our loyal customers, whose advertisements have once again made possible a new comprehensive edition of the Surgical Guide. We would also like to express our special thanks to the District Administrator Mr. Bär, Dr. Sening of senetics healthcare group, the Tuttlingen City Council and all other persons who have contributed to the attractive design of this book. Yours sincerely, ACIG, Bernd Müller
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