Adverse events of medical devices and the role of the government.
- Author:
Yi-wu HUANG
1
Author Information
1. The Regicter Dept., Shanghai Food & Drug Administration.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Equipment Failure;
Equipment Safety;
Equipment and Supplies;
Government Agencies;
Medical Errors;
prevention & control;
Product Surveillance, Postmarketing;
Risk Factors;
Safety Management;
methods;
Social Responsibility
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation
2005;29(1):41-42
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The concept of medical devices adverse events is introduced in the paper. The contents of surveillance of adverse events are discussed and the government's role in the surveillance is presented as well.