The Challenges of Harmonising Device Classification
This article was originally published in RAJ Devices
Executive Summary
The publication of final Global Harmonization Task Force guidance on the principles of medical device classification and conformity assessment (see pages 357-358) marks a significant milestone on the road to harmonisation. If the recommendations in the two documents1,2 are followed, the diversity of classification and conformity assessment schemes worldwide will decrease.
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