AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL DEVICE REPRESENTATIVES.

SB 1372 requires medical device representatives (non-hospital employees who provide technical or educational assistance during surgeries) to obtain hospital credentialing before assisting in surgical procedures. This applies to all hospitals defined in Connecticut law and directly affects medical device companies and their field representatives. The bill mandates hospitals to assess and validate these representatives' qualifications through their existing credentialing processes. The requirement takes effect on October 1, 2025, ensuring only credentialed representatives may support surgical teams with device-related assistance.