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Medical Device Safety
Patient guidanceA medical device is any product used to diagnose, cure, or treat a condition, or to prevent disease. They range from small and simple, like a blood glucose meter, to large and complicated, like a ventilator. You might use one at home or at work, or you may need one in a hospital.
To use medical devices safely:
- Know how your device works. Keep instructions close by
- Understand and properly respond to device alarms
- Have a back-up plan and supplies in the event of an emergency
- Keep emergency numbers available and update them as needed
- Educate your family and caregivers about your device
Food and Drug Administration
Why this: Advisory · medlineplus
A medical device is any product used to diagnose, cure, or treat a condition, or to prevent disease. They range from small and simple, like a blood glucose meter, to large and complicated, like a ventilator. You might use one at home or at work, or you may need one in a hospital.
To use medical devices safely:
- Know how your device works. Keep instructions close by
- Understand and properly respond to device alarms
- Have a back-up plan and supplies in the event of an emergency
- Keep emergency numbers available and update them as needed
- Educate your family and caregivers about your device
Food and Drug Administration
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- Medical devices can diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent some diseases. It is important to know how to use medical devices safely. Read more.
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