These Regulations amend the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/618) (“the 2002 Regulations”) to extend the periods for which certain medical devices that comply with EU legislation can be placed on the market in Great Britain. The 2002 Regulations were made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68), the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43) and the Finance Act 1973 (c. 51), and implemented Directive 90/385/EEC, Directive 93/42/EEC and Directive 98/79/EC.