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. 2003 Apr;14(3):9-10.

The Dunlop phenomena: a lesson in risk management from an unlikely source

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The Dunlop phenomena: a lesson in risk management from an unlikely source

David Williams. Med Device Technol. 2003 Apr.

Abstract

Modern production processes are designed to minimise chances of error and poor judgement, yet sometimes events occur that initially seem trivial, but ultimately prove fatal. In these circumstances, associations between cause and effect can become distorted and are often difficult to overcome.

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