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Average Biomedical Engineering Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$450/hr
Deposition Fee
$475/hr
Court Fee
This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of FDA experience encompassing virtually all of the FDA field positions. He also has 18 years of industry experience as a mid-level Manager and Senior Executive in clinical, regulatory, and quality in the medical device industry. He has personally designed quality systems, prepared regulatory submissions, and managed 7 multi-center clinical trials for class 3 medical devices. From 1989-1993, he was the Industry Representative on the FDA Circulatory Systems panel. Finally, he is a seasoned educator/speaker with over 250 public presentations to audiences ranging from senior executives, physicians, technical personnel, other medical personnel, major media, and the general public. Currently, he is an Industry Consultant with a leading FDA consulting corporation.
Industry Consultant, An FDA consulting corporation
Bachelor of Arts (BA), California State University
East Alton,
Illinois
This highly qualified expert earned his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University. From 1977 until 2010, he held increasingly senior roles within Baxter Healthcare Corporation, most recently serving as the Technical Director of Applied Science & Technology. He was an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University and spent four years at Exponent before becoming an independent consultant. The expert is a registered Professional Engineer in Illinois and has received 17 U.S. patents.
President, An engineering firm in IL
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Marquette University
Illinois
This highly qualified expert has more than 25 years of experience in FDA regulation of medical devices, encompassing nearly all FDA field positions. He earned his BA in biological sciences at California State University and completed MBA courses with Golden Gate University. This expert is certified in regulatory affairs and is an active member of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, the American Society for Quality, and the FDA Alumni Association. Further, he has several publications and has presented both nationally and internationally on topics in his field. In his early career, this expert served as a consumer safety officer, consumer affairs officer, and representative for small businesses at the FDA. He then held several industry leadership roles, including manager of regulatory affairs at Unitek Corporation and vice president of regulatory affairs in clinical research and quality assurance at both Retroperfusion Systems Inc. and Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Additionally, this expert was a medical device specialist, a compliance officer, and the director of import operations at the FDA Los Angeles District as well as a supervisory investigator at the FDA Saint Louis Office. Currently, he is a private consultant for FDA regulated businesses in Illinois.
Consultant, A private consultancy for FDA regulated businesses in IL
Bachelor of Arts (BA), California State University
East Alton,
Illinois
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What Can a Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness Opine On?
Prototyping Medical Devices
Creating functional models of medical equipment.
Biomaterials Testing
Evaluating materials for safety and effectiveness.
Tissue Engineering
Developing biological substitutes for tissue repair.
Medical Imaging Development
Enhancing techniques for diagnostic imaging.
Wearable Health Technology Design
Creating devices for continuous health monitoring.
Robotic Surgery Systems
Designing robots to assist in surgical procedures.
FAQs for Biomedical Engineering Expert Witnesses
What is a biomedical engineering expert witness?
A biomedical engineering expert witness is a qualified engineer who explains medical device design and safety in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, testing devices, and testifying to clarify complex technical issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a biomedical engineering expert witness?
Biomedical engineering expert witnesses support cases involving medical devices, implants, product defects, surgical equipment failures, biomechanics, patient injury causation, and FDA compliance.
How can a biomedical engineering expert witness strengthen causation analysis in device failures?
A biomedical engineering expert witness strengthens causation analysis in device failures by linking design, materials, and usage data to medical outcomes through scientific testing and modeling.
What specific training qualifies a biomedical engineering expert witness to assess implant performance?
A biomedical engineering expert witness is qualified to assess implant performance through advanced degrees, biomechanics coursework, device design training, and clinical or lab testing experience.
How does a biomedical engineering expert witness evaluate compliance with medical device standards?
A biomedical engineering expert witness evaluates compliance with medical device standards by reviewing design files, test data, risk analyses, and regulatory documentation against applicable regulations.
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