WHO Launches 'One-Stop Shop' For Global Information On Medical Devices
• By Natasha Barrow
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The Medical Devices Information System (MeDevIS) platform, launched by the WHO this week, consolidates information on 2,301 device types and streamlines device nomenclature to support informed decision-making by governments, regulators, payers, and healthcare providers.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) publicly released the first global open-access information database on medical devices on July 8 following a March 2024 consultation with Member States.
“We aim to provide a one-stop shop of international information, which can be invaluable for those making decisions on life-saving...
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