Surgical Stapler Misuse Tops ECRI’s 2020 Top 10 Medtech Hazards List
Executive Summary
Surgical stapler misuse, point-of-care ultrasound issues and unproven surgical robotic procedures all rank high for 2020 in ECRI Institute’s annual "Top 10 Health Technology Hazards" report.
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