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Martin A. Yahiro
MFP Year
2001-2003
MFP Class
7
Home State
California
Home Agencies
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Host Agencies
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, Pentax Optical Co., University of Tokyo School of Medicine, Chiba University School of Medicine
Objective
Developed an understanding of Japan's clinical trials system for surgical implant devices; examined Japan's review process for devices and explored opportunities for harmonization.