Requirements for the development and use of in-house in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) (Fourth Edition 2018)
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The Requirements for the Development and Use of In-house In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVDs) (Fourth Edition 2018) outlines the principles and assessment criteria by which in-house IVDs must be designed, developed, produced, validated and monitored for use by medical laboratories in Australia.
The revised Requirements have been reviewed to reflect the current regulatory requirements for in house IVDs and provide clarification of the levels of evidence for scientific validity.
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