To search for information on medical devices for clinical evaluation reports and post-market surveillance.
A-Device Name
This section allows you to add the medical device you want to search for.
You can enter:
- The device name
- Synonyms or alternative names
This helps Embase map your term to the correct Emtree medical device vocabulary.
B- Adverse Effects
This section focuses on device-related adverse events.
You can add:
- Default adverse effects syntax (pre-built vocabulary for device safety issues)
- Device-specific adverse effect terms
This narrows your search to complications, malfunctions, or safety concerns related to the device.
C-Limit Options
This area allows you to refine and filter your search.
You can limit by:
- Study type (e.g., clinical trials, observational studies)
- Publication years
- Date added to Embase
These filters help you control the timeframe and type of evidence included in your results.
D-Show Results
This button runs your search.
Once clicked, Embase will display:
- Full results matching the device name + adverse effects + limits
You can also choose to display the full query below to see the exact search syntax.
