June 2009
Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
Selected Contents
From the Editors
A Perfect Storm: Regulation, Reimbursement, and Intellectual Property
Sherrie Conroy
MD&DI 30th Anniversary
In the last 30 years, we have witnessed the industry’s coming of age, with its first blockbuster device and its shift from individual inventors and small start-ups to globally recognized brand names. Here is a look back at the devices that have changed the industry and the world.
Web Exclusive
This
interactive timeline features
photos, videos, and maps for
significant events from the
last 30 years. Culling the rich
history of medical devices, the
timeline exhibits developments
that have transformed the
industry.
Gallery of Devices/Then and Now
These days, medical devices incorporate innovative technology that helps clinicians vastly improve patient quality of life.
Insights
Industry veterans share some insights based on their years of experience.
The Future
Patient Outcomes
Heather Thompson
Patient outcomes and survival rates have altered the patterns of disease over the last 30 years.
Regulatory Reflections
Exploring 30 Years of Preambles
Nancy Stark and Julia Baresch
Understanding a final rule requires digging into its preamble—and we’ve had plenty in the last 30 years. Here is one example.
Washington Wrap-Up
30 Years Later, Preemption Is Still Unsettled
James G. Dickinson
FDA and device firm attorneys have kept the nation’s courts busy for decades trying to decipher regulation language.
