SIQ: Online-Workshop: Sterilization of Medical Devices

This workshop will be in English and is part of our new academy cooperation with the Slowenian notified body SIQ!

About the training

Sterilization is one of the key processes in the production of sterile medical devices. Among the different sterilization types, each has its advantages and disadvantages. Evidence of successful sterilization is important and expected when demonstrating conformity with regulatory requirements.

The workshop will address the following topics related to medical device sterilization: microorganisms and their characteristics, bioburden determination for medical devices, controlled environments, clean rooms in the production of medical devices, cleaning and sterility assurance for reprocessed medical devices, and sterile barrier systems.

Through the presentation of practical examples, the attendees will learn the details of compliance assurance and get the knowledge for competent performance of medical device sterilization.

The workshop will cover the theoretical basics and requirements through practical examples and exchange of experience.

Content

• Basic sterility – microorganisms and their characteristics, medical devices’ bioburden, controlled environments and cleanrooms, cleaning and sterility assurance processes with a sterile barrier system.
• Requirements for the sterility of medical devices according to medical device directives and regulations, ISO 17665-1, and other harmonized standards regarding the sterilization of medical devices.
• Presentation of the different sterilization types (steam, dry, gas, radiation)
• The importance of contamination control of work environments and sterilization processes in relation to ISO 13485
• Procedures for the confirmation of successful sterilization of medical devices (control, validation, sterility)
• Packaging and release of sterile medical devices
• Review of the most important sterilization methods used in the medical device industry – practical cases

Costs

• Standard: 475,00 EUR (excl. VAT)
• Get your special 10 % en.co.tec-discount with this code: encosiq10
  
• incl. seminar documents as PDF and a certificate of participation.

Your Trainer

Marjetka Kralj Kunčič PhD is a Doctor of Science in microbiology with more than 17 years of experience in quality management systems. Her previous work with a medical device manufacturer included not only laboratory management and quality control, but also active involvement in the development, production and regulatory compliance of medical devices, as well as quality management system compliance. Currently, she works as an SIQ auditor and a consultant in the field of medical devices and a member of the technical group for the preparation of health protection standards.

Location: ONLINE

The online workshop will take place in a live online e-classroom and will be divided into three parts with breaks in between. Up to two days before the implementation, registered participants will receive a link to the online training. Participants need a computer with a microphone and a camera, as well as access to a reliably functioning internet connection to participate in online training without interruption.