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Viewpoint: Why Won’t Some Manufacturers Release Service Manuals?

Viewpoint: Why Won’t Some Manufacturers Release Service Manuals?

Jan 9, 2018 | | 11 |

One of the questions the U.S. FDA asked in its 2016 Request for Comments was: “What information do third-party entities need in order to perform…the safe and effective operation of medical devices?” Not surprisingly, both manufacturers and third-parties organizations cited service manuals—although some manufacturers seem reluctant to release such information. Here, Binseng Wang spells out the reasons some OEMs are giving to defend their actions.

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Calling All Do-Gooders!

Calling All Do-Gooders!

Jan 5, 2018 | | 0 |

Interested in taking an all-expense-paid trip to a developing country, where you can use your biomedical skills to help others (and have a little fun at the same time)? Biomedical expert Patrick Lynch may have an offer you can’t refuse.

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Enough Is Enough!

Oct 27, 2017 | | 7 |

In this month’s installment of Soapbox, Geoffrey Smith, CBET, shares his frustrations regarding a recent phenomenon he’s encountered: Some manufacturers are refusing to offer technical training classes for the equipment they sell. And it’s a major problem, Smith argues.

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Ready for Recalls?

Ready for Recalls?

Sep 10, 2017 | | 1 |

Although medical device recalls can be a challenge for any hospital, new regulations and technologies are starting to make this work a little easier, says seasoned writer Chris Hayhurst in October’s cover story. So, is your facility ready for a product recall? Assess your readiness here.

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