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jeudi 19 février 2015

EU Medical Device Classification Objectives

By Beryl Dalton


A medical device is any equipment or apparatus which function is to prevent or treat illnesses. Some examples include computers that aid in transplant or implant processes, testing, or anything related to medicine. It may also include simple apparatus like surgical gloves, thermometers, or tongue depressors.

These are developed and designed by biomedical engineers. The production is long and very detailed. CAD helps in making the process faster and more productive. The European Union made legislations on safe clinical practice that requires the use of devices. With this, they created the EU medical device classification.

Software systems need to be verified for errors as much as the tangible equipment need to be checked for defects. Both are used to save lives of people, hence, must be classified according to their respective functions. Everything that you need to know about the classifications is contained in the national law of the European Union which includes the directives. The most crucial aim of the EU is to provide safe health services to the people.

There are certain standards set to make the appropriate classification. There will be reports made for strict vigilance and reference. It is critical to make sure that malpractices be prevented since some of it may be prompted by wrong use, classification, as well as errors on the technical aspects of health care equipment. Hence, the main aim of the EU is to provide the general public with the safest procedures using apparatus and machines for disease prevention, detection, and treatment.

In nineteen ninety five, they have standardized a Medical Device Directive which is the reference for assessing the apparatus used in hospitals and clinics. Health organizations need to conform with these standards before they can use their new medical instruments. Part of the goal is to also technically harmonize all existing apparatus especially those that assist intricate procedures.

The different directives include those devices that are used for implant procedures, those used for checking patients like tongue depressors and gloves, and those for in vitro diagnosis. Palliative care is crucial because this includes caring for the psychological well being of the patients. With the directives, the people are assured that they consulting practitioners who are using safe and EU approved devices.

EU legislators appoint a person who will assist in the classification process. He is tasked to refer to the directives, examine equipment, and approve of their use. He also ensures that the health care organizations and biomedical manufacturers abide by the laws of the state pertaining to lawful use of these materials.

The European government ensures that there are no clinical malpractices associated to the use of devices. There are possible hazards to human body if these are not regulated properly. Defective materials may be dangerous not only to the patient but also to the practitioner. Clinical policies need to be followed strictly.

The classification of devices can be done wrongly as well, leading to improper use. However, EU makes it a point that these materials are classified accordingly because they adhere to the main objective they have set which is to provide the best and safest services to the public.




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