Lexology March 24, 2025
Medical device manufacturers and distributors have come under increasing scrutiny from state licensing agencies and operating without a required license may lead to severe consequences. These can include financial penalties; cease and desist orders; suspension or revocation of licensure; delay or denial of future licensure; and, in extreme cases, criminal prosecution. Further, state licensing agencies are required to report disciplinary action against medical suppliers to the National Provider Data Bank, making the information available to all other state and government licensing agencies and opening the company up to discipline in other jurisdictions. The article below explores strategies for avoiding or reducing penalties that can flow from operating without a state-based license.
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