Medical Devices Harm Patients Worldwide as Governments Fail on Safety
A global investigation reveals the rising human toll of lax controls and testing standards pushed by a booming industry.
ICIJ,
2018
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While medical devices such as pacemakers or artificial joints help improve the quality of life of millions, they also come with a slew of health risks. An extensive, global investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists reveals that poor regulation, lax safety rules and the failure to systematically monitor medical devices once on the market is harming patients around the world.
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