Indirect Harm

According to the European Union's regulatory scheme for in vitro diagnostic devices indirect harm is harm caused to a patient as the result of an incorrect result. Examples include misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, delayed treatment, inappropriate treatment or transfusion of inappropriate materials.




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In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD)