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The impact of global vigilance reporting requirements on the quality of dialysis products and services

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Part of the book series: Developments in Nephrology ((DINE,volume 39))

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In the past several decades, increased regulation of the drug and device industry has significantly impacted the way manufacturers develop, manufacture, market and monitor medical products. As the distribution of medical products expands globally, so also the need for industry and regulators to understand product safety and performance on a world-wide basis. The resulting depth and specificity of quality system requirements have led to significant demands on both industry and governmental agencies.

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McDonnell, P., Thuma, R.S. (1999). The impact of global vigilance reporting requirements on the quality of dialysis products and services. In: Henderson, L.W., Thuma, R.S. (eds) Quality Assurance in Dialysis. Developments in Nephrology, vol 39. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-585-28312-8_8

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