‘Implant Files’: New Device-Failure Database Benefits Companies And Savvy Consumers, But May Befuddle Others, Experts Say
‘Implant Files’: New Device-Failure Database Benefits Companies And Savvy Consumers, But May Befuddle Others, Experts Say
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The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) unveiled their International Medical Devices Database (IMDD) with the aim of alerting consumers to possibly dangerous and under-regulated medical devices, but some argue that the database could confuse laypeople who attempt to use it.
Author: Shaun Schmitt
Publisher: Medtech
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The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has used information gathered as part of their industry-critical “Implant Files” reporting series to create a database of more than 700,000 medical devices and their related safety information. The resulting International Medical Devices Database (IMDD) has in turn been acknowledged as a valuable repository of information from the manufacturing and marketing points of view, but has been criticized by some industry experts as being confusing to less-than savvy consumers who may access the data. Medtech Insight speaks with a recalls expert and an ex-FDA official for their takes.
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