On August 31, 2009, the Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada
issued a notice regarding the classification of patient management
software as medical devices. Affecting manufacturers, importers,
and distributors of patient management software, the notice has
caused confusion and concern within the healthcare sector.
Published in the December 2009 (Fourth Quarter) issue of
HCIM&C.
Article
Update: Classification of Patient Management Software as Medical Devices
December 15, 2009
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