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This expert received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Physics and is board certified in Radiology. She is a certified Radiation Safety Officer and a member of the American College of Medical Physics and American Nuclear Society.
Medical Physicist, A university-affiliated hospital in NC
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California Los Angeles
Raleigh,
Tennessee
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 credentialed biomedical engineer has significant experience in the design and development of cardiothoracic medical devices. He earned his Master's degree from Georgia Tech and the Emory University School of Medicine; After six years of industry experience he returned to academia and obtained the PhD from the University of Aarhus in Denmark. Then at the Aarhus University Hospital he achieved the Doctor Medicinae (DrMed) degree, which denotes medical research expertise above and beyond a PhD. He is an active member of several scholarly societies in the biomedical field and is a regular reviewer of the Annals of Biomedical Engineering, the Journal of Surgical Research, and Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology. He currently serves on the biomedical engineering faculty of a major Southern university.
Owner, A Biomedical Consultancy Firm in AR
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Aarhus
Fayetteville,
Arkansas
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 Medical Devices Expert Witness Opine On?
Device Design
Creating functional medical device prototypes.
Regulatory Submission
Preparing documents for regulatory approval.
Quality Assurance Testing
Ensuring device safety and efficacy.
Clinical Evaluation
Assessing device performance in clinical settings.
User Training
Educating users on device operation.
Post-Market Surveillance
Monitoring device performance after launch.
FAQs for Medical Devices Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a medical devices expert witness?
A medical devices expert witness is a qualified specialist who explains device design, safety, and standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, testing devices, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex technical issues.
What types of cases can a medical device expert witness opine on?
A medical device expert witness opines on product defects, FDA compliance, labeling, adverse events, device failures, recalls, design, testing, manufacturing, and post‑market surveillance.
How can a medical devices expert witness strengthen product liability claims?
A medical devices expert witness strengthens product liability claims by explaining device design, testing, standards compliance, and causation in clear, evidence-based testimony.
What qualifications should attorneys prioritize in a medical devices expert witness?
Attorneys should prioritize a medical devices expert witness with advanced clinical or engineering credentials, device-specific experience, regulatory knowledge, and strong testifying history.
How does a medical devices expert witness evaluate device design compliance?
A medical devices expert witness evaluates device design compliance by reviewing design controls, risk management, testing data, regulatory standards, and documentation against FDA and ISO requirements.
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