Value of Unique Device Identification in the Digital Health Infrastructure

• Autores: Natalia A. Wilson, Joseph Drozda
• Localización: JAMA: the journal of the American Medical Association, ISSN 0098-7484, Vol. 309, Nº. 20, 2013, págs. 2107-2108
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • In recent years, high-profile cases of medical device failure resulting in patient harm�such as implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leads and metal-on-metal hip implants�have received substantial attention both in the medical literature and popular press.1- 2 These examples illustrate the need for a more effective system of monitoring device performance and protecting patient safety.