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Medical Devices

Medical Device expert witnesses provide opinions on the classification, regulation, marketing and off-label use, and product liability in medical device matters. The biomedical engineering experts profiled in this directory may consult on issues in the development, design, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of regulated and unregulated medical devices. These experts may provide forensic engineering investigations and forensic analysis in product liability and patent infringement disputes, and provide expert witness reports regarding all classes of medical equipment, including biomechanical devices, catheters, defibrillators, implants (eg: coronary stents, heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, IUDs, breast implants, hip implants, artificial knees and other joint implants, artificial lenses), prostheses and bionics, electric mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs, medical imaging (x-ray machines, PACS, MRI, CT-scanners, PET, EEG, ultrasound), therapeutic devices, engineered tissues and pharmaceuticals. These specialists may also opine on decontamination equipment, dilators, sterilizers, surgical instruments, ureteroscopic devices, and related medical equipment.

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Christopher M. Daft, D.Phil.

Materials Scientist and Electrical Engineer specialized in medical devices, imaging, signal processing, consumer electronics, clean-tech, biometric security, and electrical power delivery. Issued 22 US patents and corporate patent committee experience

San Francisco, CA

Areas of Expertise: IP Infringement

Tel: (415) 800-3734

Limited public information. For more, contact us.

T. Kim Parnell, PhD, PE

Mechanical Engineer, PhD, MSME, 30+ yr, experience in patents, medical devices, Nitinol shape memory alloys, mechanical failures, material failure (fracture/fatigue), forensic analysis. Faculty Santa Clara Univ, Stanford Univ; Experienced Expert Witness

Failure Analysis Expert — Dirk H. Duffner

Failure Analysis expert in root cause determinations in machinery, vehicles, pressure vessels, medical devices, consumer products, building materials, and communications equipment. Mechanical engineering, materials science, and metallurgy background.

Santa Clara, CA

Areas of Expertise: Failure Analysis

Tel: (650) 701-1055

Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Clinical & Forensic Engineering — Matthew F. Baretich, PE, PhD

Clinical and Forensic Engineering expert witness, 25+ years, in medical equipment and healthcare facilities incidents, providing incident investigations and root cause analysis, equipment and systems testing, standards compliance, HTM program assessments.

Fort Collins, CO

Areas of Expertise: Medical Devices; Biomedical Engineering

Tel: (970) 493-8239

Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Forensic Medical Device Engineering — Troy D. Drewry, MSBE, MEM

Provides forensic medical device engineering and expert witness testimony, including biomechanical devices and orthopedic implants and instrumentation, in FDA and regulatory processes, failure analysis, product liability, medical malpractice, and IP.

Areas of Expertise: Medical Devices; Biomedical Engineering

Tel: (901) 359-3191

Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Bob Weiman

I am available as an Expert Witness for cases in the areas of Medical Device Software, Embedded Firmware, and Real Time Control Systems. My expert work involved Medical Device torts, patent infringement, trade secret, and workman’s compensation cases.

Cardiovascular and thoracic anesthesiologist

Cardiac anesthesiologist. Expertise in airway management, vascular access, TEE, Trauma, large and complex surgical procedures. Have done both plaintiff and defense work.

Medical Device Expert — Dr. Christopher J. Poletto

Biomedical engineer and scientist with 25 years experience in medical device design serves as an expert in patent litigation, with extensive experience in intellectual property searches, preparation, and litigation. Expert in neuromodulation.

Dr. George Yanulis, M.E, M.S., D.Eng.

Dr. George Yanulis earned a Doctor of Engineering Degree (D.ENG.) in Biomedical Engineering from a joint program offered through the Washkewicz College of Engineering and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Yanulis is an experienced Expert Witness.

Karl R. Leinsing, MSME, PE — ATech Designs, Inc.

Award winning (including cover of LIFE Magazine) and nationally recognized (by MD&DI Magazine) mechanical engineer specializing in medical devices since 1992 including IV disposables, pen injectors, pumps, surgical tools, cardiovascular implants, etc.

David H. Darnel, CCE, JD — MedProductsLaw, Inc.

Biomedical Engineer and Attorney, 30+ yr experience, provides safety audits, incident investigation and expert witness services, incl. matters involving manufacturing and design defects, improper maintenance, equipment interactions, and operator errors.

Areas of Expertise: Medical Devices; Biomedical Engineering

Tel: (631) 474-8824

Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Stephen L. Newman, MD, MBA, FACP, FCCP

Board certified in internal, pulmonary, and sleep disorders medicine, and a NIOSH Grade B reader of occupational radiographs, in active private practice,38+ years, consultant to medical device and pharma ind Provides expert witness opinions and testimony.

Prosthetic expert, Artificial limbs, Bionics

expert in all facets of prosthetics, including microprocessor hydraulic knee’s, bionic arms, life cost analysis, mal practice, etc..

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Areas of Expertise: Medical Devices; Biomedical Engineering

Tel: (714) 323-4882

Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Naresh J. Kar, PhD, PE — Kars’ Advanced Materials, Inc.

Engineer expert in corrosion/wear/mechanical failures, patent infringement, surface techniques, product development. Experienced witness in: automotive component, plumbing, medical device and hardware failures; explosions; food contamination issues, etc.

Areas of Expertise: Corrosion

Tel: (714) 527-7100

Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Matthew E. Karlovsky, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Case Review, IME, Reports, Affidavit, Testimony for Depo/Trial, Plaintiff/Defense, all Urology/Urogyn surgical complications, device injury, civil injury, sexual/criminal ***Free Initial 30 minute phone call*** 480-272-0499 cell, Text/email for CV/fees

Paradise Valley, AZ

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