Medical device classification: focus on vascular access.

摘要

Developments in the medical device industry are driven by a rapidly changing healthcare arena in combination with advances in technological fields such as materials science, bio-engineering and electronics. Subsequently, it is now estimated that over 500 000 different types of medical devices are produced globally. This article aims to give a simple explanation of device classification as it relates to vascular access devices. It aims to provide the reader with information to increase their knowledge and understanding of this topic.