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Medical devices blamed in 184 deaths last year

Xinhua, May 27, 2016 Adjust font size:

A total of 184 deaths suspected to have been caused by medical devices were reported in 2015, according to an annual report released on Friday by the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA).

The deaths were among 47,249 cases of "adverse effects" suspected to have been caused by medical devices reported in the same period, an increase of 15.2 percent from 2014, said the CFDA.

Medical devises that engendered the most cases of adverse effects include polymer for medical use, syringes and puncturing instruments, medical dressings, physical therapy instruments, implants and artificial organs.

Manufacturers were urged to withdraw, replace of repair their medical products if they are found to have caused adverse effects -- classified as any scenario in which they cause injury or the risk of injury -- when operated under normal conditions. Endi