December 2001
Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
Selected Contents
EDITOR'S
PAGE:
Healthcare Flexes Its Muscle In A
Flagging Economy
ANNUAL REFERENCE FEATURES
2001
Salary Survey
Gregg Nighswonger
Our 13th annual salary survey provides a current view of compensation and responsibilities, as well as perspectives on the factors influencing industry.
A year-end look at the performance and expectations of the medical device and diagnostic industry. Perspectives on the business climate range from manufacturing nationwide to regulatory and business.
WASHINGTON
WRAP-UP:
FDA
Takes a Closer Look at Advertising
Although its purview is limited, FDA is paying more
attention lately to device advertising that indicates a change in intended use.
Manufacturers will be well advised to double-check with their reviewing division
before claiming indications not specifically cleared, says the agency.
NEWS & ANALYSIS:
- Technology Preparedness Council Outlines Strategy
- Use
of Alternative Care Sites for Patient Recovery Driving Increased Demand for
Ambulatory Infusion Pumps
- Are
Device Manufacturers Ready to Comply with 21 CFR Part 11 Requirements?
- Survey
of Disposable-Device Reuse in Canadian Hospitals Provokes Mixed Response
- AdvaMed
Offers Praise as CMS Moves to Avert Outpatient Payment Cut for Technology
- European
Meetings Address Advanced Technology and SUD Reuse Issues
- FDA
Web Site Update
Sidebars: U.S.
Presents Trade Proposal To Japan | New
CEO Named by AMA | Global Healthcare
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