How to Vet Medical Device Distributors in Multiple Markets

The majority of medical device companies, even the relatively big ones, will need third-party distributors to get their devices to market. Choosing the right medical device distributor(s) is a very particular matter. A good way to go about the process is simply by treating your distributors as you would any other supplier. You’ll need to vet them and audit them for their ability to meet regulatory and device requirements and create a contractual agreement for both sides. 

What does that vetting process look like? What are the questions you should be asking and the answers you should be looking for? 

There are always going to be companies that are excellent at logistics, but that’s not enough for a heavily regulated industry like MedTech. So, in this short course, we will break down some of the considerations that any MedTech company should be thinking about as they vet distributors.