RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 SAFER framework for moving forward on the medical device right to repair
JF BMJ Innovations
JO BMJ Innov
FD All India Institute of Medical Sciences
SP bmjinnov-2022-000936
DO 10.1136/bmjinnov-2022-000936
A1 Shuhan He
A1 Debbie Lai
A1 Grace Jin
A1 Jarone Lee
YR 2022
UL http://innovations.bmj.com/content/early/2022/10/26/bmjinnov-2022-000936.abstract
AB Across various industries, the right to repair (RTR) movement has gained momentum as more than 20 states have proposed RTR laws to expand access to repair of consumer products. Medical device equipment shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that stronger repair mechanisms are necessary for the US health system to become more efficient, affordable and sustainable. We propose a 5-point SAFER framework including safety and security, adaptability, fiscal, environmental and regulatory factors for consideration in implementing medical device RTR. The healthcare community can help advance RTR legislation in a manner that serves our patients and healthcare system best.