### Question
What does biomaterials supplier mean?


### Answer
**Biomaterials supplier** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 1602*:

> an entity that directly or indirectly supplies a component part or raw material for use in the manufacture of an implant

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-BIOMATERIALS ACCESS ASSURANCE**

