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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| How to set up medical supply/medical device businee ? | 5/9/2011 | Tom Smith |
| Q: I want to have information regarding to start up medical supply business in Ontario, Canada. How ... A: Raj My primary area of focus are medical devices themselves rather than the business side of ... | ||
| Diabetic Supply | 6/11/2010 | Daniel LeBlanc |
| Q: What license do I need to sell diabetic supplies (strips,lancets,glucometers and syringes) with no ... A: Sorry, I was out of the office this morning and just getting back in. Depending on which state you ... | ||
| medical supply business | 6/10/2010 | Daniel LeBlanc |
| Q: i like to sell medical supplies from home, i do not know what sells the best and profitable, i do ... A: I will use the same procedure as before. I will list your questions first, then try to answer the ... | ||
| hello | 12/23/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: I would like to start a business in Med. Supplies & Equipment online, is their a website that I can ... A: Leo, There are many different sites that will host such websites. The two that I most commonly hear ... | ||
| medical supplies | 12/20/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: I am 18 years old and i am very interested in opening up a wholesale medical supplies company in new ... A: Sharon, I would suggest that you contact the local government services set up to assist small ... | ||
| Starting a Medical Supply Provider Business | 12/15/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: I would like to start a Medical Supply Business in New York, I have never worked in this field. I ... A: Wilfred, I would suggest that you contact the local government services set up to assist small ... | ||
| medical devices | 9/10/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: . i want to know does a website helps in Medical equipment business? does website can be used ... A: I am not so sure that this is a medical device specific question. I would suggest that in any ... | ||
| Suggesting a new medical technology | 8/6/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: I have an idea, its fairly new and I have researched it just a bit how would I go about getting it ... A: Christina, This is not my primary area of expertise, so I am going to recommend that you contact ... | ||
| looking for ideas | 8/4/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: Im looking for ideas to trade with forgin coutnries to sell medical supply's ANSWER: That is a very ... A: Sorry for the delay. There are some excellent resources on the Industry Canada website. I am not ... | ||
| medicine | 8/1/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: I got a result of a test back on a bottle of formula and the doctor or lab person states that there ... A: Converting 20 nanograms (ng) to milligrams (mg) would give you 0.00002 milligrams. So 20ng/ml would ... | ||
| looking for ideas | 7/23/2009 | Tom Smith |
| Q: Im looking for ideas to trade with forgin coutnries to sell medical supply's A: That is a very wide-ranging question, because this would depend upon what type of medical devices or ... | ||
| medical supply buisness | 10/2/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I live near LAX and want to start a medical supply business with a store front location. How can I ... A: Larry, I am sorry, but I am not from the LA Area. Also, these are more general business questions ... | ||
| licensing | 9/27/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: i need to know where i can go to get a license to open a medical supply business in houston,tx . ... A: You will need local and state business and tax licences specific to Texas. Start with your local ... | ||
| Medical Supplies Start Up | 9/19/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I am thinking of starting a medical supplies business, but I am unsure of the necessary licenses/or ... A: Bill, You will need local and state business and tax licences. You will also need a Medicare ... | ||
| How to Start a medical supply business | 9/18/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I live in Baltimore, Maryland and i would like to start a medical supply business posibly do some ... A: Starting a medical supply business is like any other business except you will need to have a ... | ||
| Export from China to US of CPAP | 9/16/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I want to export CPAPs which are used for the treatment of sleep apnea. I want to know of what I ... A: Scott, In order to import and sell these devices in the USA you must make a registration to receive ... | ||
| Medical supplies | 9/3/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: Lee, I am interested in opening a medical supply company & need additional information on how to do ... A: As far as licensing, you need to contact your local and state governements for a business and tax ... | ||
| Export US made medical devices | 8/13/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: This is Tony and I have a small firm in San Francisco. I have very good connections with some big ... A: This sounds like a pretty good opportunity. There are some hurdles. The first is whether the ... | ||
| Durable Medical Equipment! | 8/9/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: 1.Hello my question is..i would like to start a d.m.e business how much do i need to start? 2.i ... A: 1. There is no set amount, but most suppliers will require a minimum order. The total amount would ... | ||
| Manufacturing PD Solutions | 7/12/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: We are a pharmaceutical manufacturing company presently producing haemodialysis concentrates (non ... A: Shalan, Hemodialysis concentrates are regulated as medical devices under the FDA regulations and ... | ||
| Want to start medical equipment business | 7/2/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I am researching on how to start a medical equipment business. Do have any suggestions on the idea. ... A: Most Medical Equipement businesses, as with all retail businesses require purchasing inventory. The ... | ||
| Starting a medical equipment company | 3/15/2006 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I am a licensed practical nurse with a batchelor in healths cient. My ultimate dream is to start a ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I have been traveling extensively this month. I must assume ... | ||
| export in Taiwan | 1/17/2006 | Deborah Miller |
| Q: I have 2 distributors importing our class I and II medical devices we manufacture in the U.S.A. into ... A: I apologize for being so tardy in my response but this is not my direct area of expertise. I suggest ... | ||
| Abt Awanshine fade/lightening cream........ | 6/5/2005 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: http://www.awanshine.com/, in this website there is a cream called "Awanshine Fade cream". ... A: Although this question is well outside of my experitse, I do know that the statement that all of the ... | ||
| Start-up Tips/Resources/Suggestions | 4/1/2005 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I'm interested in starting a medical supply company. As a start, interested in providing basic, ... A: Kendall, These are all commodity items that have a lot a competition and little profit. They are ... | ||
| Starting a Medical Supplies business | 1/18/2005 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I have worked in the Medical field for 13 years as a Biomedical Equipment Technician, I am wanting ... A: Cole, Sorry for the delay in responding. I have been traveling extensively this month. There are ... | ||
| parametric release | 9/17/2004 | Paul J. Sordellini |
| Q: As defined by ISO 11135:1994, EO exposure time is the time for which the sterilizer chamber is ... A: The definition according to 11135 is correct for routine processing of medical supplies in a ... | ||
| Lee: The email and telephone... | 8/3/2004 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: Lee: The email and telephone numbers I have for you seem to be out of date. I wanted to let you know ... A: Mike, Congratulations! I had hoped we could join forces in a consulting arrangement, but maybe ... | ||
| Syringe | 7/12/2004 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I have a design for a new kind of syringe. One that will make it easier for diabetics and those of ... A: Todd, Congratulations. I hope your design turns out to be a winner. First, you should be very ... | ||
| Syringe | 7/12/2004 | Deborah Miller |
| Q: I have a design for a new kind of syringe. One that will make it easier for diabetics and those of ... A: Todd - There are reputable medical products design firms that can help you. I am out of the ... | ||
| Patent approved invention | 6/29/2004 | Deborah Miller |
| Q: I'm not sure exactly what to ask but here is the scenario. . . I have a patent approved urine ... A: It sounds like you need a prototype, then a business plan to determine how to produce, market and ... | ||
| Patent approved Invention | 6/29/2004 | Paul J. Sordellini |
| Q: There are actually several questions that can be asked but here is the basis for it all. . . I have ... A: Dawn You can contact a contract manufacturer of medical devices. You own the design, they ... | ||
| Serilization | 5/7/2004 | Paul J. Sordellini |
| Q: Medical Packaging for surgical disposible devices have tyvek coverings. From what I understand, ... A: Stephen Packaging for items sterilized with gas (ethylene oxide, steam, etc.)needs to be permeable ... | ||
| start up medical supply /equipment | 4/14/2004 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I am starting a medical supply and equipment business serving the public and eventually billing ... A: I would recommend contacting the major manufacturers and distributors regarding stocking and ... | ||
| Medical device industry | 2/18/2004 | Paul J. Sordellini |
| Q: Where can I find a list of medical device products beginning from the very first one manufactured to ... A: Valerie A list of medical devices, from the beginning, can probably be found in medical history ... | ||
| stethescope earpiece | 1/15/2004 | Paul J. Sordellini |
| Q: I have a really random question and am not sure if this pertains to you or not. I have a Prestige ... A: Try www.google.com, and run a search on the manufacturer's name. I am sure you can find information ... | ||
| clinical research | 12/12/2003 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: Hallo I'm a student doing an internship at MediRent, a Dutch company that rents medical equipment ... A: Marta, The largest website in the USA for suppliers to the medical industry is www.devicelink.com. ... | ||
| INDIA - MEDICAL DEVICES | 9/25/2002 | Deborah Miller |
| Q: We manufacture market and sell a porcine derived collagen implant which is used in just about all ... A: There could certainly be partners for your product/technology in both countries. It takes research ... | ||
| drug company | 5/3/2002 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: is any website on internet capable of evaluating all drug companies in the world or list the data of ... A: You have not indicated what information it is you would like to list or evaluate. Are you looking ... | ||
| Start up Questions | 2/19/2002 | Lee Leichter |
| Q: I'm considering starting an import/export business in disposable medical supplies- mainly gloves, ... A: The laws that apply to medical devices are the responsibility of the Food and Drug Adminstration ... | ||
Tom Smith
Top Expert on this page
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
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)
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