Preparing for a Clinical Investigator Inspection This video shows how FDA inspects clinical investigators conducting medical device research. Thousands of physicians and surgeons within the United States and around the world conduct research that may support the safety and effectiveness of medical devices for the United States market. Through the bioresearch monitoring program, FDA may inspect clinical study sites where research with medical devices is conducted to ensure the protection of the rights, safety, and welfare of human research participants and to ensure the quality, reliability, and integrity of research data. (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)