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AUTHORISATION LETTER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Prostheses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- letter of authorization
1, record 1, English, letter%20of%20authorization
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- authorization letter 1, record 1, English, authorization%20letter
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the SAU [Special Access Unit] determines that special access can be granted, a letter of authorization will be issued to the manufacturer or importer with a copy to the applicant. The letter states the number of units of the device authorized to be imported or sold and the name of the HCP [health care professional] at a particular health care facility to whom the device can be sold. ... Any distribution outside the provisions in the letter of authorization is prohibited. 1, record 1, English, - letter%20of%20authorization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- letter of authorisation
- authorisation letter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Prothèses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lettre d'autorisation
1, record 1, French, lettre%20d%27autorisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la SAS [Section de l'accès spécial] décide qu'il y a lieu d'accorder une autorisation, une lettre d'autorisation sera délivrée au fabricant ou à l'importateur, avec une copie conforme au demandeur. La lettre précisera le nombre d'unités de l'instrument dont l'importation ou la vente est autorisée, ainsi que le nom du PS [professionnel de la santé] à un établissement de santé spécifique à qui l'instrument peut être vendu. [...] Toute distribution qui n'est pas prévue dans les dispositions de la lettre d'autorisation est interdite. 1, record 1, French, - lettre%20d%27autorisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- letter of authorization
1, record 2, English, letter%20of%20authorization
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- authorization letter 1, record 2, English, authorization%20letter
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Following consideration of the Special Access Request form (SAR), the SAP [Special Access Program] will either authorize or deny the request. If the Program is satisfied with the information submitted by the practitioner a letter of authorization will be issued to the manufacturer of the drug. The authorization allows the sale of a quantity of the requested drug to the named practitioner. 1, record 2, English, - letter%20of%20authorization
Record 2, Key term(s)
- letter of authorisation
- authorisation letter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lettre d'autorisation
1, record 2, French, lettre%20d%27autorisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après examen du formulaire de demande d'accès spécial (DAS), le PAS [Programme d'accès spécial] autorisera ou refusera la demande. Si le Programme est satisfait des informations soumises par le praticien, une lettre d'autorisation sera émise au fabricant du médicament. L'autorisation permet la vente d'une quantité du médicament demandé au praticien désigné. 1, record 2, French, - lettre%20d%27autorisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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