OEM trade groups may be seeking to expand definition of ‘remanufacturing’ quickly and quietly
An op-ed by Robert J. Kerwin As the 2021 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report to Congress on repair restrictions acknowledged, some medical equipment manufacturers are limiting the [...]
2022 IAMERS Who’s Who
We are excited to announce the publication of the latest IAMERS Who's Who. Click here to read the latest issue.
IAMERS 28th Annual Meeting
The IAMERS 28th Annual Meeting will be held in Charleston, SC from April 27th – 29th. PLEASE NOTE: room reservations at the host hotel to be [...]
Considerations for effective healthcare vendor management in 2022
At the annual IAMERS educational meeting in Chicago last week, IAMERS took a deep dive on vendor [...]
Copyright Ruling May Pave Way for Greater Access to Medical Device Service Manuals
Two months ago, a little-known rulemaking proceeding was underway at the U.S. Copyright Office which, depending upon [...]
FDA Says Sharing Device Manuals With ISOs Does Not Create Cybersecurity Concerns
A little-known rulemaking proceeding is underway at the U.S. Copyright Office which, depending upon the outcome, may [...]
FDA Remanufacturing Guidance Comment Period Extended
On June 24, 2021, the FDA released a draft version of the FDA Remanufacturing Guidance. At the [...]
16th IAMERS European Meeting – CANCELED
Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Restrictions The 16th IAMERS European Meeting. Amsterdam, 15th – 17th September 2021 [...]
Biden’s Executive Order on Competition Offers Path Forward to ‘Repair Markets’
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued a comprehensive executive order on competition. Entitled Promoting Competition In [...]