In addition, medical devices include in vitro diagnostic products, such as general purpose lab equipment, reagents, and test kits, which may include monoclonal antibody technology. Certain electronic radiation emitting products with medical application and claims meet the definition of medical device.
Sales commission is a variable cost because the amount of the account is subject to variation. Think about it: A used car salesman is paid a commission say of $500 for every car he sells for the month of October. If he sells only 2 cars, then the sales commission is $1000, If he sells a whopping 12 cars, then the sales commission is $6000!!
A sliding commission contrasts with a fixed commission, which always pays the same percentage. For example, a company paying a fixed commission pays 20 percent on the dollar amount of all sales. A company paying a sliding commission pays a salesperson 20 percent if her sales fall below $100,000 in a certain time frame.