On 1 July 2023, the Prostheses List Advisory Committee (PLAC) was replaced by the Medical Devices and Human Tissue Advisory Committee (MDHTAC). Its associated sub-committees (Clinical Advisory Group and Panel of Clinical Experts) were replaced by the Expert Clinical Advisory Groups (ECAGs).
Role
The MDHTAC makes recommendations to the department and Minister for Health and Aged Care and on issues relating to medical devices and human tissue products on the Prescribed List of Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products.
The MDHTAC provides recommendations and advice on:
- the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of products
- other matters related to the Prescribed List.
For more information, see the Terms of Reference.
Members and invited attendees
The MDHTAC includes a wide range of clinical and health technology assessment experts, and a consumer member.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Terry Campbell AM | Chair |
| Dr Iain Dunlop AM | Ophthalmic ECAG |
| Dr Peter Lewis | Hip and knee ECAG |
| Mr David Gill | Specialist orthopaedic ECAG |
| Dr Orso Osti | Spinal and neurosurgical ECAG |
| Associate Professor Glenn Young | Cardiovascular ECAG |
| Professor Rosemary Korda | Epidemiology and population health |
| Emeritus Professor Anne Simmons | Biomedical engineering |
| Ms Janette Mumford | Consumer member |
Guidelines
Member Guidelines – Medical Devices and Human Tissue Advisory Committee
The Health Technology Assessment committees conflicts of interest process guide also applies to MDHTAC members.
Meetings
The MDHTAC hold at least 3 meetings per year.
Sub-committees
Contact
Prescribed List contact
or Expert Clinical Advisory Groups (ECAGs).