title: Medical devices of human origin.
abstract: The introduction of the concepts of tissue engineering into medical practice especially those involving human cellular and tissue-based products has necessitated a reappraisal of some of the principles of manufacturing and quality control. This article addresses some of these issues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Engineering, University of Liverpool. dfw.ce@liverpool.ac.uk
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D001688:Biological Products / Q000592:standards* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006801:Humans; D012308:Risk Management; D013234:Stem Cells; D019737:Transplants / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D001688:Biological Products