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    Field Clinical Engineer

    Manufacturer representative providing clinical and technical support in the OR or cath lab.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Field Clinical Engineers (also called Clinical Specialists or Therapy Support Specialists) provide in-procedure technical and clinical support for complex devices - programming pacemakers, supporting structural heart deployments, calibrating navigation systems.

    What this means in practice

    FCE coverage models drive sales force economics and influence procedure adoption. Anti-kickback boundaries on what FCEs can provide ('practice of medicine' line) are continually tested.

    Primary references

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      AdvaMed Code of Ethics
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      MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice
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      MedTech Europemedtecheurope.org
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      AHRMM - Healthcare Supply Chain
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      AHRMMahrmm.org

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