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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding medical device product safety and EMC requirements, and product device certification requirements. I do not have legal expertise with respect to the local state and national laws and regulations that must be met to start up a medical supply distribution business.
Experience in the area
I have been involved in assessing Medical Devices to Canadian, US and European Requirements. I also have significant experience with respect to regulatory approvals on many other types of electronics devices.
Organizations
- Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) - Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Senior Member - IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society, Charter Member
Education/Credentials
B.A.SC (Electrical Engineering)
Awards and Honors
- Designated as the only Approvals Liasion Engineer (ALE) ever appointed by AUSTEL outside of Australia (AUSTEL is no longer the authority in Australia, and the ALE program was also replaced in 1997) - Former Deputy Approvals Liasion Engineer (D-ALE) appointed by the British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prashant Akerkar | 07/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Tom Thank you. Thanks & Regards ..... |
| Raj | 05/09/11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Wes | 03/01/11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| david | 08/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Tom Smith
2011-05-09 How to set up medical supply/medical device businee ?:
Raj My primary area of focus are medical devices themselves rather than the business side of selling medical devices. I am therefore not able to provide specifics as to what you need to run a business
2009-12-23 hello:
Leo, There are many different sites that will host such websites. The two that I most commonly hear suggested are: http://webhosting.yahoo.com and http://dreamhost.com These sites are not
2009-12-20 medical supplies:
Sharon, I would suggest that you contact the local government services set up to assist small business. they would be better placed to guide you in the specifics of the laws and regulations governing
2009-12-15 Starting a Medical Supply Provider Business:
Wilfred, I would suggest that you contact the local government services set up to assist small business. they would be better placed to guide you in the specifics of the laws and regulations governing
2009-09-10 medical devices:
I am not so sure that this is a medical device specific question. I would suggest that in any business where there are product sales that a website is of value, indeed I would suggest that in business
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