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Bill to certify medical‑device representatives draws sharp division between hospitals and industry/sterile‑processing advocates
Summary
A bill to require certification and expanded credentialing for medical‑device representatives drew sharply divided testimony at the Public Health Committee: sterile‑processing and vendor‑safety witnesses urged device‑specific training to prevent contamination of loaner surgical trays, while hospitals and surgeons warned mandatory state certification would add cost and delay patient care.
Lawmakers heard sharply contrasting testimony on Senate Bill 1372, which would require education, certification and tighter credentialing for medical‑device representatives who enter operating rooms and handle instruments and loaner trays.
Industry and pro‑bill testimony: Several current and former device representatives said current vendor‑credentialing standards (ANSI/NEMA vendor access tiers) treat medical‑device reps the same as construction workers or pharmaceutical sales staff and do not reflect the device‑specific infection control and loaner‑tray management responsibilities representatives perform. "Loaner trays often arrive the day before surgery; they need device‑specific instructions for use (IFUs) and tray‑management knowledge," said…
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