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Document ID:   AAMI-HE75       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Human Factors Engineering - Design of Medical Devices
Scope:  This recommended practice addresses a broad range of human factors engineering (HFE) topics in a structured format. Examples are provided, as are references to more detailed information. The material emphasizes adoption of a user-centered focus throughout the product design and development process, with the goal of making medical devices easier to use and less prone to use error.
Status:  Active Adoption Date:  22-MAY-2012      
  Next Review Due:  30-MAY-2035
6515 Doc Category:   Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation  
Reaffirmation Date:  01-JUN-2025

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  DM  DLA Troop Support - Medical Items of Supply  
  Adopting Activity: MB  Defense Health Agency, Medical Logistics Division
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  EA   Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC)  
Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  
Air Force Custodian:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support  
Other Custodian:  MB   Defense Health Agency, Medical Logistics Division  

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Document ImageNotice - Adoption, Tier 2A22-MAY-201212.3 KB

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