FOI 25-0017 LD – Spinal Cord Stimulators

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This email chain from November 2022 documents internal Department of Health and Aged Care discussions about developing Terms of Reference for a post-market review of spinal cord stimulators. The Post-market Review Section clarified the distinction between Terms of Reference (broader, high-level document for public distribution to stakeholders) and research questions (detailed technical specifications for contractor HereCo outlining specific deliverables). Staff requested feedback on the draft ToR (document D22-3463390) before finalizing it for contractor engagement. The disclosure provides procedural insight into how the department structures post-listing technology assessments but does not reveal substantive findings, clinical data, or regulatory determinations regarding spinal cord stimulator safety or efficacy.