The Bleeding Edge: The Making of a Medical Device Documentary

It's the film that has rattled the medical device industry and left countless viewers speechless. Yes, we're talking about The Bleeding Edge. In the documentary, director Kirby Dick and producer Amy Ziering take a critical look at the device industry, examining U.S. regulations, specific medical device companies, and controversial products that have adversely impacted patients. The Bleeding Edge premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21 and on Netflix July 27. Dick and Ziering are no strangers to taking on powerful institutions or investigating highly sensitive topics. Their earlier projects include The Invisible War, an investigative documentary on the epidemic of rape and sexual assault in the U.S. military, and The Hunting Ground, a film about sexual assault on U.S. college campuses. MD+DI spoke with Dick and Ziering about The Bleeding Edge, and the Q&A below offers a behind-the-scenes peek at the genesis of the film, the production process, the challenges they encountered, and the response they have received since the film's release. But first, it is important to point out that Bayer issued this press release on July 27 refuting many of the film's claims involving the company's Essure implantable birth control device. The Whippany, NJ-based company said its press release titled "Bayer Fact Checks Netflix's The Bleeding Edge" is i...
Source: MDDI - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: Regulatory and Compliance Source Type: news