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This highly qualified expert specializes in engineering and regulatory affairs for medical device commercialization. She earned a BS in mathematics from Oregon State University and a MS in Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering from the University of Southern California. This expert currently owns and operates her own medical device company where she prepares and submits FDA regulatory services 510k applications.
Founder and President, A medical device consultancy in CA
Master of Science (MS), University of Southern California
San Francisco,
California
This highly qualified pathologist and cancer research scientist has more than 45 years in active clinical medical practice delivering patient care and conducting laboratory-based biomedical research. This places him in a unique position to evaluate causation of disease, including occupational exposures. He also has considerable medico-legal experience. Board-certified in the UK, his clinical proficiency includes expertise in specialized areas including pulmonary, cardiac, breast, urological, and neurological diseases at a number of prestigious university medical centers. He is the former director of the University of California - San Diego's comprehensive cancer and has authored more than 300 publications in the field. This expert is currently a professor of pathology at a major university medical center in California.
Emeritus Director, A Major University Medical Center in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Oxford University
San Diego,
California
This expert has been working as a mechanical engineer and testifying expert witness for over 30 years. He holds both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a BES from Georgia Tech. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and a Member of SAE and ASM. This expert is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE), providing expertise across a wide range of engineering topics and fields. He has deep experience in medical devices including cardiovascular, orthopedic, and spinal applications and applications of nitinol shape memory materials. He has experience as an Expert Witness, has testified in trial and deposition, and authored expert reports and IPR declarations. He works in patents and product failure analysis and forensics. He was previously Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University as well as a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University.
Principal, An independent engineering consultancy in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Stanford University
Sunnyvale,
California
This highly qualified, board certified expert earned his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the California state University at Fullerton and then completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. This was followed by an internship at Glendal Chiropractic Clinic. This expert is a member of numerous chiropractic societies, and he was even elected as president of one of them. This expert has earned numerous awards for his contributions to the field of chiropractic. This expert has published 7 peer reviewed papers and 2 books and has been a reviewer for 2 chiropractic journals. This expert previously served as president of the International Chiropractors Association of California, and worked as a licensed chiropractor at multiple clinics. This expert also served as part of the sports medicine staff of numerous USA teams in cluding the LA Olympics. This expert currently serves as instructor of biomedical sciences and professional advancement at two different univeristies and also operates a chiropractic private practice.
Chiropractor, A Private Practice
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
Hemet,
California
This expert is highly qualified and board certified. He attended Harvard University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He pursued a Doctorate in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He completed an Internship in Medicine and Surgery at Tufts-Newton Wellesley Hospital and attended a residency program in Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. He is currently serving as a Professor and Chair at a major medical university. In addition, he is a Director of Eye Institute at another major medical school. He is a professor of Biomedical Engineering.
Director, School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School
Irvine,
California
This highly qualified engineer earned his BS and MS in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University. He went on to earn his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He has over 10 years of experience conducting failure analysis for various products including biomedical devices. He formerly served as Principal Mechanical Engineer at COR Innovations, Inc., a biomedical device start-up. In this role, he was responsible for designing multiple functioning prototypes and designing and fabricating numerous electromechanical bench top apparatus' for materials testing and validation. He went on to serve as Senior Staff R&D Engineer at Abbott Vascular Structural Heart, where his primary role was serving as technical lead for improvements in their MitraClip device. He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of a medical device company that is focused on treating vaginal atrophy in breast cancer survivors and post-menopausal women through a novel and hormone-free, energy based therapy.
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, A medical device company in OR
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Berkeley
Portland,
Oregon
This expert has over 30 years of experience in medical device development, specifically cardiovascular devices. He earned his BS in chemical engineering from Arizona State University and is a member of the International Society for Endovascular Specialists. This expert has a high level of clinical expertise for surgical, vascular and endovascular devices and procedures and is well versed in implantable device failure investigation and evaluation. He previously served as the president of Arizona Heart Innovative Technologies, LLC and as the vice president of research and development for Direct Flow Medical. He is currently the CEO of a medical device company in California that develops products to improve the quality of life for those with spinal cord injuries and disease.
CEO, A medical device company in CA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Arizona State University
Laguna Hills,
California
This expert in material sciences and electrochemistry received his BA in bio-engineering from the University of Pittsburgh before studying medical device fabrication science and then obtaining his PhD in physics at the University of Melbourne. He has experience with medical devices such as neural stimulators, neural recorders, and chemical sensors. This expert has two approved patents and two pending patents relating to materials used for medical devices and has published 27 articles in his field. Formerly, he served as a Fulbright research fellow at the Center for Eye Research Australia, a medical devices scientist at the University of Melbourne, and an NIH postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, this expert is a senior scientist at a medical device company in California. He is also a co-founder and the CTO of a medical device company that specializes in developing bio-stable materials for neuro-interface devices.
Co-Founder & CTO, A medical device company
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Melbourne
Redmond,
California
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in automated external defibrillator (AED) program design and compliance. He earned his BS in public affairs from the University of Oregon and his JD from the Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law. He is a member of the Oregon State Bar and an advisory board member of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and the National Center for Early Defibrillation. He has been the founder of several firms, including Lazar Jensen Geobel, Fios, Inc., and AED Risk Insights, Inc. Currently, this expert is the founder and president of an AED program compliance company that develops and publishes national AED program design guidelines that describe industry standards for AED programs and the AED Law Center.
Founder and President, An AED program compliance company
Juris Doctor (JD), Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law
Oregon
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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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