OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

• Review the premarket regulatory processes used by FDA to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of medical devices
• Present the FDA resources available to facilitate the safe use of medical devices by surgeons, and their important role in voluntary reporting

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Meets Texas Requirements for 1 Hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit