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October 2, 2020

What is back translation?

What is back translation? Occasionally, a language services client needs an additional validation step called a “back translation.” Back translation is the translation of a target document back to the original source language. The process guards against potentially lethal mistakes in specialized, technical and medical materials. Who […] (Read more...)

March 23, 2021

Medical device translation for EU-MDR compliance

The European Union Medical Devices Regulation (EU MDR) is now in effect. Manufacturers will need to comply with more stringent requirements for medical device labeling and instructions for use (IFUs). Medical device content must be translated into the official language(s) of each EU member state […] (Read more...)

January 8, 2021

Case study: insurance translation and multilingual DTP

Executive Summary In the US, employer-sponsored health insurance policies must be translated for employees with limited English proficiency. For over fifteen years, Scriptis has provided insurance translation and multilingual DTP for one of the largest insurers in the United States. The Challenge Scriptis translates and […] (Read more...)

February 15, 2021

Translation for informed consent forms (ICFs): best practices

Translation for informed consent forms (ICFs) Translation for informed consent forms (ICFs) requires subject matter expertise, cultural know-how, and carefully documented quality assurance. Why translate Informed Consent Forms? Before taking part in a medical research study, a participant needs to understand the risks involved. Informed […] (Read more...)

April 24, 2020

Case Study: High-volume technical translation

Executive Summary A global manufacturer of equipment for a closely regulated industry needed high-volume English into Spanish technical translation on a short deadline. Safety procedures and operating manuals required translation to secure operational approval from an overseas regulatory agency.   The Challenge With so many stakeholders, […] (Read more...)