The casual observer may be inclined to think that the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is off to a rocky start, but those whose livelihoods are at stake have a more intimate view of the situation. An attendee at a Sept. 12 session at this year’s Regulatory Convergence lamented what she believes is a dismal outlook for EU patients and device makers in the coming year, a testimonial that drew cheers and applause from those in attendance.