Annette Callaghan

Key guidance on how to use the ISO 10993 series of standards and successfully apply a risk management approach to the biological evaluation of medical devices. *Includes:* Interactive workshops and discussion sessions

Sterile devices are free of viable microorganisms and sterilization is one of the key processes in the production of sterile medical devices. Regulations for medical devices include particular requirements for devices supplied or intended to be used in a sterile state. These regulatory requirements relate to general safety and performance aspects for the products, and the requirements for independent, third-party conformity assessment of the processes for achieving sterility. Evidence of successful sterilization is important and expected when demonstrating conformity with the regulations. This course provides a comprehensive overview of these regulatory requirements and how to comply, together with the science and standards that support them.

Sterile devices are free of viable microorganisms and EO sterilization is one of the key processes in the production of sterile medical devices. This course provides an introduction to the regulatory requirements as they relate to EO sterilisation and how manufacturers may demonstrate compliance.

Sterile devices are free of viable microorganisms and the sterile barrier system is the key to maintaining this sterility until the medical device is ready to be used on a patient. This course provides an introduction to the regulatory requirements as they relate to typical sterile barrier systems used for single-use and reusable medical devices, and how manufacturers may demonstrate compliance.

The information supplied with medical devices, both on their labels and in any accompanying Instructions for Use form part of the device itself, and are critical to the safety and performance of the device and to compliance with regulatory requirements. This course provides an introduction to the regulatory requirements as they relate to the labelling of medical devices and how manufacturers may demonstrate compliance.

The identification of non-conformances and ensuring that they are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner is a key part of any medical device Quality Management System (QMS). This course provides an introduction to the regulatory requirements as they relate to the identification and handling of non-conformances and how manufacturers may demonstrate compliance.