Medical Device Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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Medical device expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including biomedical engineering, medical product design, medical device patent infringement, and regulatory compliance. Some of the most common medical device expert witness specialties also include quality assurance, risk management, clinical trials, and medical device safety. They can opine on the effects of device malfunctions, product liability issues, patent disputes, regulatory compliance failures, and safety protocol breaches.

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Average Medical Device Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$350/hr

Review Fee

$400/hr

Deposition Fee

$425/hr

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Medical Device Experts in Pennsylvania

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This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. In addition to contributing to over 200 presentations in 38 countries, he has been extensively published in his field and is an established expert in forensic mechanical engineering. His expertise includes accident investigation and medical device liability. He now serves as a Senior Forensic Consultant for a biomechanics and biomedical engineering consulting firm.

Senior Forensic Consultant, Private Practice

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California at Berkeley

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $425/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert earned his BS at Duke University, and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He has received $268,003 in funded support, and has been involved in the writing of 10 grant proposals for research in his field. He has authored 12 publications, and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals, including the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. He is an active member of both the Orthopaedic Research Society, as well as the American Society for Engineering Educators. He currently serves as an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at a university in New Jersey.

Associate Professor, A College in NJ

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Virginia

Morrisville,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert specializes in infection control. He earned his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and pursued a fellowship focused on diagnostic imaging at the Temple University School of Medicine. For two decades, he worked for a firm manufacturing automated endoscope reprocessors, serving as the Director of R&D and the Chief of Infection Control. He currently owns a consultancy focused on healthcare quality and safety; he is also a prolific writer on these issues.

President, A healthcare quality and safety consultancy in PA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Pennsylvania

Montgomeryville,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This qualified expert earned his BS in physics from University of Washington and his MS in mathematics from University of Oregeon. He also completed a MS in applied physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology and his PhD in electrical engineering at Oregon Health and Science University. He subsequently entered an NIH-funded postgraduate fellowship in dermatology at the Oregon Health & Science University. After serving for a number of years as an associate professor in bioengineering and dermatology at the University of Missouri, he now directors the department of biomedical engineering at a private university in Pennsylvania.

Chief Scientific Officer, Two Medical Device Firms

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Irvine

Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in biomedical engineering. He earned his BA in physics and mathematics from DePauw University and received his PhD in physics from Yale University. He is a member of multiple associations, including the American Association for Clinical Chemistry and the American Physical Society. He currently has 10 patents and has 19 patent applications. He served as an assistant professor and research associate in physics for the University of Virginia for 3 years. He was then a physicist for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and a staff physicist for Measurex Corporation. He was also the vice president of engineering and advanced technology for Cytometrics and the technology innovation leader of R&D for Becton Dickinson. He has authored several scientific articles over the course of his career and received the Cytometrics Founders' Award for his work. Currently, this expert is the founder and principal consultant for an innovative business consultancy based in Pennsylvania.

Founder and Principal Consultant, An Innovative Business Consultancy in PA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Yale University

Media,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $180/hr
Deposition Fee $180/hr
Court Fee $180/hr

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of biomaterials and biomedical engineering. He earned an MS in mechanical engineering at the University of Palermo in Italy, an MS in biomedical engineering from Imperial College London, and his PhD in biomechanics and tissue engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in tissue engineering, biomechanics, and biomaterials at the University of Palermo. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society, the American Society for Mechanical Engineers, and the Society for Biomaterials. He is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous publications and spoken as an invited speaker at multiple conferences throughout his career. He also currently holds 13 patents. He has previously served as an R&D engineer in the biomedical robotics and EMC department at the University Campus Biomedico Rome, a biotechnology and bioengineering consultant for the Italian Ministry for Economic Development and Livanova, a post-doctoral researcher in tissue engineering and biomechanics at the University of Pittsburgh, and a research associate in tissue engineering at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, this expert is a research assistant professor of surgery and bioengineering at a distinguished university in Pennsylvania, as well as a biotechnology and bioengineering consultant for a university-affiliated startup.

Research Assistant Professor, A distinguished university in PA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in medical device regulations. He received his BS in chemical engineering from Lowell Technological Institute and earned his MS in chemical engineering from the University of Iowa. He currently has 5 patents. Over the years, his work has included antimicrobial development and application, hydrophilic coating development and implementation, and over-the-counter and personal care product development. His former positions include research engineer for Eastman Kodak and GAF Corporation, project manager and laboratory supervisor for Biosearch Medical Products and Hydromer, and corporate manager of materials for Arrow International. Currently, this expert is the president of a medical device consulting company in Pennsylvania.

President, A medical device consulting company in PA

Master of Science (MS), SUNY Binghamton

Blandon,

Pennsylvania

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FAQs for Medical Device Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a medical device expert witness in litigation?

A medical device expert witness provides specialized knowledge about the design, manufacturing, and usage of medical devices. They can testify on issues like product defects, patent infringement, or improper use.

What types of cases might require a medical device expert witness?

Cases involving personal injury due to defective devices, malpractice claims related to incorrect device usage, patent disputes, and regulatory compliance issues often require a medical device expert witness.

How can a medical device expert witness assist in a product liability case?

They can provide insight into whether the device was designed or manufactured properly, if it met industry standards, and if instructions for use were clear and accurate.

Are there subspecialties within the field of medical device expert witnesses?

Yes, experts may specialize in specific types of devices such as orthopedic implants, cardiovascular devices, diagnostic equipment, or prosthetics.

Why is it important to have an expert witness who is familiar with FDA regulations for medical devices?

An expert familiar with FDA regulations can provide crucial testimony on whether a device met regulatory standards and if any violations could have contributed to harm.

How does Expert Institute select its Medical Device expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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