Manufacturers Tell FDA, Don’t Forget Hospitals’ Role In Device Reprocessing
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Manufacturers want FDA to emphasize hospitals' responsibility for following labeling instructions for reprocessing reusable devices.
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