Ideas for medical devices can come from anyone at any time.
Experienced engineers from large companies and highly regarded surgeons are not
the only people capable of bringing a novel device to market. You may be
sitting in a doctor's appointment thinking "There has to be a better way
to check this." Or he may be caring for a sick family member and want
something to help him in his recovery process.
For those of us who don't work for large companies, the idea
often stops right there because the medical
equipment industry is thought to be too regulated and too hampered. While
it is true that there is a lot to consider, and it can be an intimidating
process, it is also very rewarding and worth following.
Many of those who have decided to take the plunge are faced
with a simple question: "Where do I start?"
If you're like me, you've spent countless hours searching
the Internet, hoping to find a “one-size-fits-all” guide to help you answer
that question and many others you may have. Of course, there is no single guide
that defines the exact route you should take for your specific device. However,
there are ways to simplify the processes involved to create a manageable plan
that works for you.
Access to adequate, affordable and good quality healthproducts is essential to promote universal health coverage, address health
emergencies and promote healthier populations.
Without medical
devices, common medical procedures - from bandaging a sprained ankle to
diagnosing HIV / AIDS, implanting an artificial hip or any surgical
intervention - would not be possible. Medical
logistics are used in many diverse settings, for example, by lay people at
home, by paramedics and doctors in remote clinics, by opticians and dentists,
and by healthcare professionals in advanced medical device assembly, for
prevention and detection, and in palliative care. These health technologies are
used to diagnose disease, monitor treatments, help disabled people, and to
intervene and treat diseases, both acute and chronic.
Today, there are an estimated 2 million different types of
medical devices on the world market, categorized into more than 7,000 generic
device groups.
A medical 3PL
device can be any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, apparatus,
implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, material or other similar or
related item, intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination,
for a specific purpose doctor.
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