Publisher's Synopsis
Understanding Medical Devices: An Introduction to the Medical Device Industry throws light on the meaning of medical devices and the effects that the global trends have on their usage and demand. It informs about the research that is aimed at improving the medical devices and the various solutions to overcome the barriers in the choosing of medical devices. The book makes the readers understand the various guidelines for medical device donations and throws light on the importance of public health in this sector. Also discussed in the book are the examples of various medical devices, the essential principles of safety and performance, the use of standards by the regulatory bodies, the various phases of medical device development, the responsible entity for the medical devices and the way the medical device industry has globalized.
