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that can conduct electricity directly to the heart. A formal risk<br />

assessment by an appropriate expert should be performed,<br />

followed by suitable modification, before such equipment is<br />

used close to patients.<br />

4.4 Non-EU equipment<br />

Equipment purchased outside the European Union may not<br />

carry CE marks. For advice concerning such equipment, see<br />

Medical Devices Regulations 2002 [5]. Use of non-CE marked<br />

medical devices may leave the clinician, and their employer,<br />

open to liability that would otherwise be assumed by the<br />

manufacturer.<br />

4.5 Permissible devices supplied without CE marking<br />

There are three exceptions permissible for a device to be<br />

supplied without a CE mark:<br />

• Custom Made – this is a single device designed and<br />

manufactured specifically for a specific patient as prescribed<br />

by a healthcare professional.<br />

• Device undergoing clinical investigations – the device must<br />

be labelled as such and have the necessary approval<br />

(see CA. ISO 14155).<br />

• Exceptional use on humane grounds.<br />

For both Custom Made and Clinical Trial devices the manufacturer<br />

must adhere to all other requirements for compliance.<br />

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