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Show 1123: What Are the Unexpected Dangers of Medical Devices?

Show 1123: What Are the Unexpected Dangers of Medical Devices?

Medical devices are far more common than you might imagine. One American in ten has an implanted defibrillator, pacemaker, artificial hip or knee joint, surgical mesh or other device. How rigorously are such devices tested before they can be used?

The People's Pharmacy

May 24, 201858m 13s

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Medical devices are far more common than you might imagine. One American in ten has an implanted defibrillator, pacemaker, artificial hip or knee joint, surgical mesh or other device. How rigorously are such devices tested before they can be used? How Does the FDA Regulate Medical Devices? You would imagine that the Food and Drug […]