The regulation of medical devices has grown increasingly complex since the Medical Device Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) were introduced in 1976. This title walks you through the current regulatory requirements and describes every aspect from pre-market requirements for specific types of devices to post-market regulation and ongoing government enforcement and investigation. Topics include: Overview of Medical Device Regulation in the U.S; Clinical Studies of Investigational Devices ; Device Premarket Submissions; Devices with Unique Issues - Combination Devices, Radiological Devices, Restricted Devices, Customer Devices, Device Software; Licensing, Product Development and Commercialization * FDA Criminal Enforcement * Overlapping Jurisdiction with other Agencies and Law Enforcement Entities * Commonly Used Acronyms"

In Medical Devices Law and Regulation Answer Book, more than thirty contributors from various law and consulting firms share their expertise regarding the laws and regulations governing medical devices. This book provides in-depth coverage of individual FDA programs that cover everything from conducting clinical trials, preparing successful premarket submissions, adhering to quality system requirements, and fulfilling post-market obligations. It provides practical guidance on how to handle everyday questions on a wide variety of topics, as well as what issues are likely to arise and how to avoid them. This question-and-answer guide also discusses related topics that have a marked impact on the medical devices industry, such as intellectual property, product liability, and reimbursement.The Medical Devices Law and Regulation Answer Book is designed to distill the essential elements of this complex regulatory environment and provide in a single resource a practical guide to the complexities of FDA regulation of medical devices. It is a practical in-depth reference for all lawyers, consultants, and companies operating in the medical devices sector, as well as all companies contemplating entry into the heavily regulated world of medical devices.

The regulation of medical devices has grown increasingly complex since the Medical Device Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) were introduced in 1976. Medical Devices Law and Regulation Answer Book 2013 walks you through the current regulatory requirements and describes every aspect from pre-market requirements for specific types of devices to post-market regulation and ongoing government enforcement and investigation. With over 30 contributors from a variety of major law firms and consulting firms specializing in medical device work, Medical Devices Law and Regulation Answer Book 2013 provides practical guidance on how to handle every day questions on a wide variety of topics as well as what issues are likely to arise and how to avoid them. The breadth of coverage of this new publication is illustrated by the chapter titles provided below: Overview of Medical Device Regulation in the U.S. Clinical Studies of Investigational Devices Device Premarket Submissions Devices with Unique Issues Combination Devices, Radiological Devices, Restricted Devices, Customer Devices, Device Software In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Devices The Quality System Regulation Device Facility Inspections Post Market Considerations International Considerations Enforcement and Government Investigations Regarding Medical Devices Interacting with FDA Intellectual Property Considerations for Medical Device Companies Fraudulent and Abusive Practices in the Reimbursement for Medical Devices HIPAA s Impact on the Medical Device Manufacturing Community Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Industry-Supported Scientific Activities Litigation, Product Liability, and Preemption Licensing, Product Development and Commercialization FDA Criminal Enforcement Overlapping Jurisdiction with other Agencies and Law Enforcement Entities Commonly Used Acronyms"

The regulation of medical devices has grown increasingly complex since the Medical Device Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) were introduced in 1976. This title walks you through the current regulatory requirements and describes every aspect from pre-market requirements for specific types of devices to post-market regulation and ongoing government enforcement and investigation. Topics include: Overview of Medical Device Regulation in the U.S; Clinical Studies of Investigational Devices; Device Premarket Submissions; Devices with Unique Issues Combination Devices, Radiological Devices, Restricted Devices, Customer Devices, Device Software; Licensing, Product Development and Commercialization * FDA Criminal Enforcement * Overlapping Jurisdiction with other Agencies and Law Enforcement Entities * Commonly Used Acronyms"

Medical Devices and Regulations: Standards and Practices will shed light on the importance of regulations and standards among all stakeholders, bioengineering designers, biomaterial scientists and researchers to enable development of future medical devices. Based on the authors’ practical experience, this book provides a concise, practical guide on key issues and processes in developing new medical devices to meet international regulatory requirements and standards. Provides readers with a global perspective on medical device regulations Concise and comprehensive information on how to design medical devices to ensure they meet regulations and standards Includes a useful case study demonstrating the design and approval process