--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Charlie Vlk" <cvlk@...> wrote:
> I doubt that manufacturers of Heart Valves have the level of
interaction with Doctors and Patients that we do.... although maybe it
> is because the lawyers handle the perceived problems for the
estates of the end users!!!
Actually, you would be very surprised at the sheer amount of trials
and engineering that go into heart valve, along with feedback from
doctors and follow ups with the early patients. The FDA is overseeing
ever step of the process, plus there are many trials before a new
device gets to market, and upgrades based on experience. It would be
like P2K making two dozen finished units and getting out to modelers
who were noted researchers, then making two dozen more for another
group, then 200 for a wider group, studying all the results and
changes needed, then going into production. In the meantime P2K
would be visting every CB&Q modeler personally to encourage use of
their new locos, plus attending many trade shows. I doubt your
business would thrive if you used that process. No wonder heart
valves cost $5K a piece!
Gary Binder, former Perfusionist in cardiac surgery
"support your local trial lawyer - send your child to medical school"
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