Open AccessForensic Engineering Analysis Of Medical Device Accidents
Author(s) -
Mark E. Bruley
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of the national academy of forensic engineers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2379-3252
pISSN - 2379-3244
DOI - 10.51501/jotnafe.v24i1.670
Subject(s) - medical device , medical emergency , forensic engineering , medical equipment , computer science , engineering , computer security , risk analysis (engineering) , medicine , biomedical engineering , nursing
The Approach To Forensic Investigation Of A Medical Device Related Accident Differs From That For Consumer Products, Industrial Equipment, And Vehicles. Techniques For Investigating And Providing Case Assistance Related To Suspected Medical Device Incidents Are Presented, Including Essential Elements Of The Investigation, Investigative Techniques, And Information Resources On Device Failures And Standards. User Error Versus Design Defect Is Discussed, Along With The Causes Of Medical Device-Related Incident And The Mechanisms By Which They Cause Injury And Death. Since A Patient Is A Variable Biological System, It Must Also Be Considered That The Alleged Cause Of The Incident Was Not Attributable To The Medical Device.