Wait, What - There are Rules?!?!?

What exactly is a medical device — and why does it matter if it’s regulated? In this premiere episode of Device and Conquer , hosts Michelle Lott and Ti Benson unpack the surprisingly broad world of medical devices, from smart thermometers and glucose meters to fertility tech and connected implants. You’ll hear: The difference between drugs and devices Real-life horror stories of unregulated (and unsafe) products that changed the industry How the FDA, EU, and other regulators define and oversee devices differently Why regulations aren’t just “red tape” — they protect patients and level the playing field for innovators Plus: a rapid-fire game of Real or Ridiculous — can you guess which products are actual medical devices and which ones we made up?

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Wait, What - There are Rules?!?!? is an episode from RA/QA Today by RAQA Today.

This episode is 00:16:50 long.

This episode was published on Aug 26, 2025.

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