Using an unapproved medical device seems to me like an ethical issue. If the device fails the patients health could be put at greater risk. If the device is not given a chance the subjects health might also deteriorate. Modern medicine can be seen as advanced, what I mean is that there are a plethora of different treatments available for physicians to use in order to treat a patient. Therefore, if a physician is even considering using an unapproved medical device it is most likely due to the fact that they have run out of options, and that in their expert opinion, believe that using this device will be the best course of treatment for a patient. I believe that with the correct supervision and very close monitoring a physician should be allowed to use an unapproved medical device. Additionally, I want to speak about consent. Of course, a physician has a very thorough understanding of the body’s physiology and how a said medical device will affect the body. A patient will probably lack this knowledge and understanding. I believe that an ethical issue will arise when a physician explains to the patient all the positive outcome that an unapproved will have, and only brushes on the potential side effect. A person who is very ill or in pain will most likely accept any form of medicine that will make them feel better. Therefore, they will most likely accept being treated by a medical device that has not been approved. That is why a thorough explanation should be required to be given to the patient, or the patients family, by a physician when exploring the possibility of using an unapproved treatment.