Post-Market Surveillance
/ˈpoʊst ˈmɑrkɪt ˌsɜːrvəˈleɪləns/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and regulatory process of monitoring the safety, effectiveness, and compliance of a product after it has been released to the market.
Post-market surveillance is essential to detect adverse effects that may not have been evident during clinical trials.
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- post-market surveillance
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Commentary
This term is often applied in medical device and pharmaceutical law to ensure ongoing safety after market entry; clarity on jurisdiction-specific requirements is critical when drafting surveillance protocols.
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