Medical Device Home Use Initiative
26 August 2011This white paper, presented by the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health, outlines the importance of safe, high-quality home healthcare and medical devices that are capable of meeting patients' needs in the home.
The document mentions the launch of the FDA's Medical Device Home Use Initiative, through which the FDA will take proactive steps to assure the safety, quality and usability of medical devices labeled for home use.
The paper also discusses the benefits and reported problems of home use medical devices.
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Medical Device Home Use Initiative
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