Medical Device Code
- What should a company representative do should a hospital group / healthcare professional ask the representative to obtain patient consent?
- May a company representative who is a registered theatre sister work in a hospital after hours?
- Is it appropriate for members to provide accurate information relating to the costs, savings and revenues associated with the use of a particular product. Without this information, it may be difficult for an HCP to properly evaluate whether it is economically feasible or desirable to purchase any particular product.
- Does the Code address arrangements between a member and a HCP relating to the development of a new medical device for the member?
- Is it acceptable to pay for shelf space in a hospital?
- Should a company be able to demonstrate their internal methodology to determine fair market value. Amongst other matters this shall take into account the consultant’s qualifications, expertise and experience, time requirements for the engagement as well as the actual services to be provided to the company.
- What is meant by fair market value (FMV) in the context of consulting arrangements?
- Does the SAMED Code offer legal advice?
- Under the Code, may a company make a charitable donation such as the purchase of a table of dinner invitations at a fundraising dinner or entries to participate in, or attend at, a fundraising sports or other event, provided the company does not invite HCPs to attend such an event at the company’s expense or suggest the names of HCPs who could be invited to attend the event?
- Is it permissible for a company to pay the registration charge of an HCP to participate in a run pertaining to his/her favourite charity?
