Comments of the Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) on Supported Lifetimes and Legacy Medical Devices

Advances in information technology and medical devices, and increasing interoperability of information systems, devices and services are improving patient care and creating efficiencies in the healthcare system. Medical devices are often life-sustaining or provide vital clinical functions that cannot be compromised without diminishing direct patient care. Accordingly, the availability, reliability, and safety of these devices is essential.

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