title: The progress of global harmonization and mutual recognition efforts for medical devices.
authors.affiliation: Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D004465:Economic Competition / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration