Consultation: Personalised medical devices consumer survey

While the survey is open feedback can be provided at our consultation hub.

After the closing date, we will provide a summary of responses on the same consultation page.

Note: This survey is not intended for health or industry professionals. We encourage health professionals to share this survey with their patients. A broader public consultation will be undertaken in mid-2026 to capture the views of healthcare professionals and the medical device industry.

About this consultation

We are reviewing our rules for personalised medical devices to make sure they keep pace with new technology and continue to be used safely. We invite patients and consumers to share your experiences and views. 

You do not need to have used a personalised device to take part. Your input will help to improve decisions about how these devices are regulated and supplied.

Personalised medical devices are designed and made specifically for you. This is often done by taking a scan or a physical impression of a body part, and making the device based on these. 

Examples of personalised devices include:

• a dental crown shaped for your teeth
• a dental aligner made specifically for your bite
• a physiotherapy wrist or ankle splint designed and formed to match your features
• a knee or shoulder implant specifically designed for your body
• a metal plate inserted during surgery, made to fit you

New technologies, like 3D printing, have made these devices more common. Now, health professionals often make personalised devices themselves, directly in the clinic or hospital. We would like to better understand how these devices are provided and used.

The survey takes 5-10 minutes and responses are anonymous
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