The widespread availability of unregistered medical devices, notably on e-commerce platforms, is a significant concern for public health and safety. These products may lack adherence to essential quality and safety standards, potentially posing health risks to its users. Dr. Muralitharan Paramasua, CEO, Medical Device Authority shares his insights into these hazards and how they are addressing this issue.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Philip See, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories:  technology,  health policy

Tags:  health medical policy,  unregistered medical devices,  medical device authority,