Korea Moves To Halt Reuse Of Disposable Devices Amid HCV Outbreak
Executive Summary
South Korean measures to root out the reuse of disposable medical devices amid a local outbreak of hepatitis C may have a positive impact on the industry, but the government still has some barriers to cross as industry participants are calling for more comprehensive measures.
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