Medical Devices
Cybersecurity challenges in medical device technology
The landscape of medical device technology is rapidly evolving, with an increasing reliance on interconnected and digitized systems within the healthcare industry. This shift, while bringing about numerous benefits in patient care and data management, also introduces a host of cybersecurity challenges. The complexity of modern medical devices, coupled with the integration of wireless communication and embed..
Design Planning, Design History Files and Design Reviews
Design planning, use and maintenance of design history files and periodic design reviews are crucial and integral parts of design control. All development projects in the medical device space will start with design planning. Without robust planning, it is not possible to keep track of everything that is needed during the development of a medical device. The planning stage and process will lay out and define..
Medical Device Standards – Deeper Diver
This event will help you to learn how the standards are developed, who engages, and key steps in the process. You will hear about the Governance Structure of standards-developing organizations including the committee. You will learn about the important roles and responsibilities of standards development. Areas Covered Steps and Parties engaged in Standards development New Work Item P..
Outsourcing Software development for Medical Devices
Many companies do not want to invest in building a software team and outsource the software development efforts for their medical device. Selecting the right development company can make or break your project. Even after selecting your partner, you still need to manage them. We’ll give a high-level overview of the software development process and what you need to know in order to ensure your software ..
Design Verification and Validation For Medical Devices and Combination Products
Verification and validation of design inputs is a critical step in the development of medical devices. It is the objective evidence that the developer developed what they set out to develop and the final product meets its design goals and needs of the end user. Without proper verification/validation of inputs, it is not possible to prove to regulatory agencies that you have a product which is safe and effec..
Computer System Validation (CSV) And Software Testing: Applying An Agile Methodology vs. Waterfall For FDA-Regulated Computer Systems And Software
Advancements in technology have forced organizations to rethink business models. Once controlled and orderly, these organizations are now more chaotic and complex, serving patients and customers that are better informed and with higher expectations than ever before. Work practices and tools must change to meet these challenges. The approach to developing software, performing validation, and maintaining a sy..
Equipment Qualification and Validation of Processes
The course will examine best practices to provide thoughts and ideas to develop or improve the performance of your current system. This course will provide discussion on European and FDA regulations as well as global harmonization and expectations. The course will also cover specific aspects of equipment qualification and process validation, such as protocol writing, methodology and performance, report writ..
FDA Guidance on the Use of Social Media: Know Your Responsibilities and Potential Liabilities
This webinar will help you understand in detail the application of FDA’s guidance on the use of social media in presenting and promoting information about drug products and medical devices subject to FDA regulation. This is critical in order to develop the appropriate strategy, policies and procedures to ensure compliance.Areas CoveredPros and cons of using social media venuesCompliant use of Social Media i..
Implementing a Change Control Quality System Successfully
This course will help attendees understand the fundamental change control steps and processes. It will focus on change proposals, assessments, execution, and final implementation. The importance of proper planning, critical thinking skills, and coordination of all change activities will also be discussed.Learning ObjectiveIdentify what constitutes a changeLearn how to properly categorize a changeDemonstrate..
Software development for Medical Devices under IEC 62304
IEC 62304 is both a recognized consensus standard by the FDA and a harmonized standard in the EU; therefore, being compliant with the standard is the most expedient path forward for medical device products that are or contain software. IEC 62304 is also called out as a standard under the IEC 60601-1 umbrella and thus compliance to 62304 is also the best path through product safety testing (if applicable to ..
Standards – Fact, Fiction or Fad?
This event will help you to learn what the value of standards are including how and when to engage in the development and use of the standards. You will hear some examples of best practices as well as Faux pas’s. You will learn about the various types of standards and what being involved brings you. You will hear about potential tools and the value of relationships and communications in the standards ..
2019 Update: How to Write Effective SOPs for FDA inspection & Regulatory Compliance
This webinar will instruct the participant on how to write, organize, and maintain SOPs and train personnel in a way that will ensure compliance in a way that is concise, reproducible and easy to follow. It will begin with a strategic view of SOPs in a company and how SOPs can help streamline operations in addition to ensuring regulatory compliance. This will be followed by an explanation on how to get from..
21 CFR Part11 Compliance
This Webinar will explain what 21 CFR Part 11 is, why it is important to FDA regulated companies and how conformance to Part 11 differs from just having good IT security. Procedures for controlling electronic signatures and electronic records will be explained. FDA regulated companies want to transition to electronic records for economy and efficiency. FDA, because of its concern for patient safety, wants t..
5S for Operators
Human error is known to be the primary cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. One method to improve productivity and reduce human error is the “5S Method”. This webinar is intended to provide you with practical knowledge on how to keep your workplace cleaner, safer, simpler..
Advanced Auditing Strategies to Detect and Mitigate Data Integrity Risks
Auditing is a critical aspect of an overall data integrity assurance plan. To successfully audit the integrity of data, auditors must possess specific knowledge, insights, and skills. A solid audit strategy and plan are critical to providing the highest degree of assurance that no data integrity breaches have occurred, short of 100% verification (which is unfeasible in an industry that generates large volum..