Identification Technology in Healthcare: An FDA/CDRH Perspective

 

Ann Ferriter is the RFID Working Group leader for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, FDA. Ferriter works to ensure consistency in RFID related medical device reviews, communicates with industry, the press and consumers on RFID issues and collaborates with other government agencies, standards groups and international organizations. She is a member of the CDRH Unique Device Identifier team.

 

Publications:

 

Ferriter A, Ashar BS, Radiofrequency Identification Technology: FDA Technical and Regulatory Perspective for Medical Devices; Journal of BioLaw & Business 2007; 10(3): 52-54.

 

Ashar BS, Ferriter A, Radiofrequency Identification Technology Benefits and Potential Risks; JAMA 2007; 298(19): 2305-7.