Navigating the Clinical Translation of Medical Devices: The Case of Radiofrequency Ablation
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The rapid development of novel medical devices has provided healthcare professionals with new invaluable tools to diagnose and treat disease; however, this quick rate of innovation poses several regulatory challenges. In this commentary, we illustrate the history and translation of radiofrequency technology and its application toward the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), detailing obstacles and facilitators that emerged throughout the process in the hopes of highlighting broader lessons that may be applicable to other devices.
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