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Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

circuit

English translation:

logistics

Added to glossary by Stéphanie Soudais
Oct 9, 2009 02:43
14 yrs ago
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French term

circuit

French to English Medical Medical: Health Care Clinical study protocol
In the clinical study protocol that I am translating (FR > EN-US), I've come across the word "circuit" twice and it has stumped me both times... Should this be "procurement" in both cases?

- le circuit des dispositifs (medicaux)
- le circuit des cahiers d'observations
Proposed translations (English)
3 +2 logistics
4 Medical devices circuit
3 subject or scope
References
http://www.euro-pharmat.com/documents/gu...
Change log

Jan 17, 2011 12:23: Stéphanie Soudais changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/1090700">Joanne Archambault's</a> old entry - "circuit"" to ""logistics [in this context]""

Jan 17, 2011 12:24: Stéphanie Soudais changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/132717">Stéphanie Soudais's</a> old entry - "circuit"" to ""logistics ""

Discussion

MatthewLaSon Oct 9, 2009:
"Logistics " is great, I believe. I said "ongoing location", but that's what I was trying to say. I would have never thought of "logistics", though. I was going to propose something like "delivery route", but I couldn't because I'm not a PROZ member. Perhaps, "logistics" is ideal here.
(I can't agree with Helen, either, because I'm not a PROZ member).
Joanne Archambault (asker) Oct 9, 2009:
One complete sentence - Afin de réduire les écarts au protocole la mise en place de l’étude dans les centres investigateurs bénéficiera d’un accompagnement et d’une information complète et ciblée en particulier sur le lieu de recrutement des patients, les modalités de randomisation, la liste des opérateurs habilités pour le geste, le lieu et modalités du suivi du patient et le circuit des cahiers d’observations.
Joanne Archambault (asker) Oct 9, 2009:
One section title... Circuit des dispositifs -

I think that Matthew and Helen are on the right track...
Johannes Gleim Oct 9, 2009:
Do you have complete sentences? Why do you not use "circuit"?
MatthewLaSon Oct 9, 2009:
IMHO I think it means "ongoing location" (to track their whereabouts). It seems more like an all-purpose word in French. It may be that the exact same word won't work in every sentence in English. You may have to adapt accordingly, although the general meaning won't change.<br><br>

Proposed translations

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logistics

It's one of those heart-sink words for me too and I've never been 100% happy with translations I've used for it in the trial context. My understanding is that the "circuit" for medical devices (which I suppose is your study treatment) is about their supply chain - where they are delivered to and held until use, so it could be translated as logistics.

For the CRF I'd suggest CRF collection, as it usually refers to what happens to them after they have been completed.
Peer comment(s):
agree Michael Lotz
3 hrs
Thanks Michael :-)
agree liz askew
7 hrs
Hi Liz, thanks :-)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks for your insight on both uses of "circuit" in this translation!"
2 hrs

Medical devices circuit

I've found the following phrase

Medical devices circuit computerization and security

it seems the word circuit remains unchanged in english
Peer comment(s):
neutral liz askew : trouble is there are hardly any refs. for this on bona fide English language medical sites:)
2 days 10 hrs
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10 hrs

subject or scope

Perhaps a circumsphere, which englobes all neccessary tools, equipment, facilities and staff required for the purpose (instruments, drugs, medication, etc.). That's why Im am tinking to subject, scope, area or similar.
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Reference comments

7 hrs
Reference:

http://www.euro-pharmat.com/documents/guidetracabilite_000.p...

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l’informatisation du circuit des dispositifs médicaux et l’identification par les utilisateurs,


Meditrax - Tracking, Traceability and Accountability Systems for ...
Meditrax designs and supplies medical tracking & traceability and accountability ... with current regulations and directives on reprocessing of medical devices.
www.meditrax.co.uk/ - Cached – Similar

Medical Device Manufacturing Solutions, MASS Group - Manufacturing ...
Medical Device Manufacturing, Assembly. Product Genealogy, Traceability & Tracking. Solutions for device manufacturers who need to track materials and mark ...
www.massgroup.com/solutions/medicaldevice.asp - Cached – Similar

http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:sxV-iQt9L-YJ:findarticl...


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Note added at 7 hrs (2009-10-09 10:39:03 GMT)
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# [PDF]
Microsoft PowerPoint - RFID World 2007 Public.ppt
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
MEMS-ID has developed an unique automated medical device tracking .... Traceability. Logistics benefits. Identification and tracking ...
www.fasttrackrfid.com/.../RFID World 2007 Public.pdf - Similar
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Pharma Traceability Pilot
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
Further, for medical devices and medicines, it ... traceability systems which could enable tracking of products, particularly medicines, ...
www.bridge-project.eu/.../BRIDGE WP06 Pharma Traceability P... - Similar

traceability/tracking

????

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Note added at 7 hrs (2009-10-09 10:41:50 GMT)
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OR

distribution/distribution route

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&as_q=distribution route...

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Note added at 7 hrs (2009-10-09 10:43:00 GMT)
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[PPT]
PowerPoint-Präsentation
File Format: Microsoft Powerpoint - View as HTML
Product traceability: the procedure by which it is possible. to establish the distribution route of. one or more identified medical. devices from leaving ...
www.swissmedic.ch/produktbereiche/00450/.../index.html?... - Similar
Note from asker:
Thanks for all the references Liz. Reading through these gave me a better understanding of the "logistics" around devices
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