The glossary explains some important terms used in clinical research and clinical trials. In addition to our own knowledge and expertise, the following sources were used to define the terms:
| Term | Main definition |
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| Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices | |
| field safety corrective action |
A field safety corrective action means a corrective action taken by a manufacturer for technical or medical reasons to prevent or reduce the risk of a serious incident in relation to a device made available on the market.
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| field safety notice |
A field safety notice means a communication sent by a manufacturer to users or customers in relation to a field safety corrective action.
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