March 29, 2011
Why it is Important to Register Your Medical Device
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National Medical Device Registry Ensures Patients Don’t Miss a Beat
In the past 10 years, medical device recalls have been on the rise, with 2008 and 2009 proving to be the highest yet (i.e. pacemakers, stents, hip and knee replacements, etc.). Who will make sure you are in the "know" about your medical device? Hundreds of thousands of devices are implanted each year, yet most individuals don't have access to basic information on their own device. In fact, many people are seriously injured or killed each year due to an adverse event associated with a medical device.
The National Medical Device Registry Project, created by the Biomedical Research and Education Foundation (BREF), will keep those who register their device informed with the latest information including adverse event trends, adverse event patterns, Class 1 recalls, and additional information including comparative safety and outcomes trends.
Renowned expert cardiologist, Dr. Frederick Ling gave examples of how this registry has the potential to change the lives of those living with medical devices and how physicians will be impacted as well.
In the downloadable video, Dr. Ling discussed:
- What is The National Medical Device Registry?
- Importance and benefits of registering your device
- How doctors can track their patient's device
About the Talent:
Frederick S. Ling, M.D. is an Associate Professor of medicine in the Cardiology Division and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. He joined the faculty in 1993 after training at Yale University in both cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology. Dr. Ling specializes in all aspects of interventional cardiology in the evaluation and treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and cardiac defects. Under his direction, the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory currently consists of four labs. All angiographic studies are digitally archived and networked for immediate access and review. A computerized reporting system with a central database tracks patients for data collection and research. The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory also has been at the core of Strong Memorial Hospital's successful clinical program to treat acute myocardial infarction by primary PCI. Peripheral vascular diagnosis and endovascular therapy is also important components of the Lab. Research in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory takes many avenues. They include the assessment of new devices & medications for both coronary and peripheral vascular disease as well as structural heart disease.
