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Overview of medical device regulation in Japan as it relates to orthopedic devices

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Journal of Orthopaedic Science

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The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent the views of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) or any Japanese Ministry. The authors thank Ms. Yumi Asazawa for help in preparing the manuscript.

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  1. Department of Musculoskeletal Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan

    Umio Yamaguchi

  2. Department of Musculoskeletal Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

    Hirokazu Chuman

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Yamaguchi, U., Chuman, H. Overview of medical device regulation in Japan as it relates to orthopedic devices. J Orthop Sci 18, 866–868 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00776-013-0418-x

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