DECLARATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMPLIANCE LAW
As part of Biosense Webster, Inc.'s ongoing efforts in the area of compliance, we have developed a
Comprehensive Compliance Program that is designed to comply with applicable federal and state
laws and industry standards relating to the marketing and promotion of our products. To our
knowledge as of the date of this declaration, Biosense Webster, Inc. is in substantial compliance
with our Comprehensive Compliance Program, as described here, and with California Health &
Safety Code sections 119400-119402.
Dated: December 11, 2020
NOTICE: this information is provided pursuant to the requirements of Cal. Health & Safety Code §
119402 (S.B. 1765), which requires certain pharmaceutical and medical device companies doing
business in California to make available their program for compliance with applicable federal and
state laws and industry standards regulating the marketing and promotion of their products.
Scope
I. INTRODUCTION
Biosense Webster, Inc. has established a program designed to substantially comply with applicable
federal and state laws and industry standards relating to the marketing and promotion of its
products. Additionally, Biosense Webster, Inc. recognizes that adherence to these standards can be
furthered through a compliance program that is based on the Compliance Program Guidance for
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, published by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (the "OIG Guide") and on the Code of Ethics on Interactions with
Health Care Professionals (AdvaMed ® Code), published by the Advanced Medical Technology
Association ("AdvaMed"). The OIG Guide advises that effective compliance programs are comprised
of seven elements. As described below, these elements form the basis of Biosense Webster, Inc's
program for compliance with the standards regulating the marketing and promotion of its products.
II. Overview of Compliance Program
1. Written Policies and Procedures
Biosense Webster, Inc. has written policies to assure substantial compliance with the applicable
laws and regulations and standards governing the marketing and promotion of our products. Among
these standards are recognized industry codes of conduct including the Code of Ethics on
Interactions with Health Care Professionals (AdvaMed ® Code), published by the Advanced Medical
Technology Association ("AdvaMed ® "). Biosense Webster, Inc. has established written policies that
govern activities involving communicating with customers about the appropriate use of our products
including appropriate instruction, education, training, service and technical support required for the
safe and effective use of our products. Biosense Webster, Inc. also has policies governing activities
involving the advancement of scientific and educational activities supporting medical research and
education. These policies include:
Policy on Educational Grants and Research Grants
Biosense Webster, Inc. may provide grants for specific educational purposes that benefit patients
and customers. These may include, but are not limited to, continuing medical and paraprofessional
education programs, fellowships provided to teaching institutions and similar organizations with a
demonstrated commitment to scientific and technical education, and programs operated by
organizations that provide high-quality, nationally recognized patient education. Funding of
educational programs will generally be provided only to organizations and institutions and not to
individual practitioners. Research grants to support customer-initiated research may be provided for
programs involving research in areas of legitimate interest to the company. All requests are subject
to scientific review prior to funding approval.
Policy on Charitable Contributions and Patient Assistance
Biosense Webster, Inc. will consider charitable contributions and requests for patient assistance in
the areas of children's health, health care education, and access to health care and community
responsibility, consistent with Biosense Webster, Inc. policies.
Policy on Travel Expense Reimbursement for CME, Promotional or Product Training Meetings
Biosense Webster, Inc. will, with very limited exceptions that are in accordance with nationally
recognized standards, not reimburse for travel and lodging expenses of attendees at promotional
and educational programs.
Biosense Webster, Inc. may reimburse attendees for their reasonable travel and lodging expenses
associated with attendance at product training meetings. Product training meetings will be conducted
in locations conducive to the exchange of information such as educational or conference settings.
Where face-to-face or hands-on customer training is reasonably necessary for the safe and effective
use of Biosense Webster, Inc. medical device products is required, Biosense Webster, Inc. may provide training at
company facilities, at independent teaching centers such as medical institutions, or in other
appropriate clinical settings.
Policy on Business Meals
Biosense Webster, Inc. may occasionally offer a modest meal, consistent with the standards of the
AdvaMed ® Code as part of an educational presentation or a business discussion. Venues that
feature entertainment or recreation, and attendance by spouses or guests, are not permitted.
Policy on the Provision of Educational and Practice-Related Items
On occasion, Biosense Webster, Inc. representatives may provide items that benefit patients or serve a genuine educational function for Health Care Professionals, consistent with the standards of the AdvaMed ® Code.
Total Annual Dollar Limit for Meals, Educational or Practice-Related Items and Expense Reimbursement for Product Training Meetings
Biosense Webster, Inc. has established an annual limit of $2,500 for meals and educational or patient benefit items as the aggregate value of the items or activities that may be provided to California health care professionals pursuant to the requirements of Cal. Health & Safety Code § 119402 (S.B. 1765).
Policy Prohibiting Entertainment
It is the policy of Biosense Webster, Inc. not to provide Entertainment (e.g. sporting events, golf
outings, concerts, hunting, etc.) to customers.
2. Assigned Compliance Officer
Biosense Webster, Inc. has appointed a Health Care Compliance Officer. Our Health Care
Compliance Officer has been empowered with appropriate authority to exercise independent
judgment and has free and unencumbered access to senior management. Biosense Webster, Inc.
has appointed a Health Care Compliance Committee. The committee is comprised of the company's
Health Care Compliance Officer and members of the company's management team. The Health
Care Compliance Committee is the Health Care Compliance leadership team.
3. Training
Biosense Webster, Inc. has an annual Health Care Compliance training process that includes testing
and annual certification of appropriate employees. The training covers applicable guidelines
governing our compliance program. Employees are also trained on the consequences of failure to
comply with the requirements of the company's compliance program.
4. Communication
Biosense Webster, Inc. encourages open and candid discussion between management and
employees regarding any compliance concerns. Biosense Webster, Inc. employees are encouraged
to report their concerns to their manager, to the Human Resources Department, to the Law
Department or to the company's Health Care Compliance Officer.
5. Auditing and Monitoring
Biosense Webster, Inc. self-assesses and periodically audits its compliance with its policies and procedures.
6. Enforcement and Disciplinary Guidelines
Biosense Webster, Inc. will take disciplinary actions in response to violation of the company's
compliance policies or procedures. Biosense Webster, Inc. will conduct a fair and diligent
investigation of matters that are brought to the company's attention in order to ensure the consistent
application of the company's standards.
7. Responses to Detected Problems and Actions to Correct Issues
Biosense Webster, Inc. requires a prompt and diligent response to potential violations of the
company's compliance program, including its standards regulating the marketing and promotion of
our products. Actions in response to detected problems may include improving policies, procedures,
training, communication and monitoring or may require disciplinary action to prevent future
violations. If you would like Biosense Webster, Inc. to send or fax a copy of the Comprehensive
Compliance Program and Declaration of Compliance, contact the HCC Officer by phone at 1-800-
729-9010 or by mail at Biosense Webster, Inc., 33 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA