The year 2000- Surgeon – “This is the implant system that I want to use and my rep will handle everything.”
The year 2015 – Surgeon – “This is the implant system that I want to use but I first have to get it through the review system at the hospital.”
The year 2020 – Surgeon – “If you can get your implant through the VAC committee then I will use it.”
The year 2024 -Surgeon – “I no longer have influence over the VAC committee. I don’t even know who the 3rd party VAC group is. Good luck!”