Understanding medical device classification for vascular access devices
Understanding medical device classification for vascular access devices
9th August 2018
A new article has been published in response to the growing demand to understand medical device classification for vascular access devices. The article aims to dispel the confusion, whilst highlighting how this commonplace issue relates to the nursing Code:
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Article abstract
Developments in the medical device industry are driven by a rapidly changing healthcare arena in combination with advances in technological fields such as materials science, bio-engineering and electronics. Subsequently, it is now estimated that over 500,000 different types of medical devices are produced globally. This article aims to give a simple explanation of device classification as it relates to vascular access devices. It aims to provide the reader with information to increase their knowledge and understanding of this topic.