Category: Medical Device Safety

The Difference Between FDA Registered, FDA Approved, and FDA Cleared

The responsibility of the FDA is to protect public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of these products. This means that products are safe to use and benefits outweigh any potential risks, they’re effective for the intended purpose claimed by the manufacturer, and they haven’t been tampered with in order to cause harm.

Why You Should Upgrade the Equipment in Your Practice

Have you been using the same equipment in your practice for several years now? If your devices have been breaking down more frequently or not operating the way they used to, it’s probably time for an upgrade.

Follow These Guidelines for Better Laser Safety

Does your practice have a Laser Safety Program? Does your staff conduct an annual laser safety audit to determine the level of compliance? It is never too late to set up and follow some basic guidelines.

4 Tips for Communicating & Enforcing Laser Therapy Safety Protocol

enforcing safety protocol for laser therapy

Innovations in technology have allowed us to develop all sorts of medical devices that have revolutionized medicine. However, lots of these devices, when operated incorrectly, can cause serious harm to patients and the staff using them.

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