Events & Seminare

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

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.

Intention

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.

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

Methodology

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

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 wor 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. 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.

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

What are products without an intended medical purpose?

• Contact lenses or other items intended to be introduced into or onto the eye.
• Products intended to be totally or partially introduced into the human body for the purpose of modifying the anatomy or fixation of body parts.
• Substances intended to be used for facial or other dermal or mucous membrane filling and equipment intended to be used to reduce or remove adipose tissue.
• High intensity electromagnetic radiation emitting equipment for use on the human body and transcranial brain simulation equipment.

Annex XVI to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 includes a list of categories of devices without an intended medical purpose. These are devices based on similar technology as medical devices and used in a similar way but with a non-medical purpose. As the named product groups present certain risks when in use, they are expected to be controlled in accordance with the Regulation and, where necessary, to be subject to a clinical safety assessment.

Aim

The e-training will introduce the participants to the procedure and provide information on how to prepare the necessary documentation to properly document a device without an intended medical purpose.

Content

• Brief description of medical regulatory requirements
• Products without an intended medical purpose to which Regulation (EU) 2017/745 applies
• Determination of conformity requirements for a product – presentation with practical examples:
  •   The manufacturer’s or authorised representative’s declaration
  •   Measures to ensure manufacture in accordance with the documentation
  •   Preparation of the documentation – risk management and clinical evaluation/prescription and post-market monitoring of the product

Target group

• Process operators and the representatives of manufacturers of devices without an intended medical purpose.
• Anyone wishing to acquire or upgrade their knowledge of ensuring or demonstrating the conformity of devices listed in the group of products without an intended medical purpose.

Costs

• Standard: 295,00 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

Uroš Tacar has more than 25 years of experience with medical devices and the field of development and legislation. He participated in the establishment of a quality system and in ensuring the compliance of active medical devices. At the manufacturer, he performed the duties of head of development and representative of quality management. Among the more important tasks, he managed the production and maintenance of technical files of medical devices. He currently works as an assessor at SIQ and a consultant in the field of medical devices.

Location: ONLINE

The online workshop will take place in a live online e-classroom. 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.

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

About the training

Regulatory requirements for medical devices on US, European, or other global markets differ. Prior to a successful sale on the US market the medical device shall be registered (e.g. procedure acc. 510(k)), and should adhere to the quality system regulation principles outlined in acc. 21 CFR 820.

Intention

Attendees will be informed of the main regulation for medical devices on the US market, 21 CFR 820, and other related regulations for medical devices (e.g. 21 CFR 803, 806, 11). The basic principles of registration processes such as 510(k) will also be discussed using practical cases.

Content

• Presentation of the regulations and requirements for medical devices on the US market with practical cases and discussions
• Methodology and registration documentation preparation
• Presentation of the registration process, assurance of compliance for FDA inspections

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

Matija Rupnik has been active in the field of medical devices, their development and related legislation since the beginning of his career. He has participated in the establishment of quality systems in accordance with international legislation and in ensuring the compliance of active medical devices. For manufacturers, he performed the tasks of integrating quality management systems, determining regulatory strategies, and ensuring the compliance of medical devices, including the production and maintenance of medical device technical documentation. He is currently the head of regulatory matters at one of the manufacturers and an SIQ auditor.

Location: ONLINE

The online workshop will take place in a live online e-classroom. 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.

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

An important part of the technical documentation of a medical device is its clinical evaluation, which, according to the MDR, should be based on a review of the relevant literature of identical or similar medical devices or the results of the medical device’s clinical investigation and the results of post-market clinical follow-up of the medical device.

For the auditor of a clinical evaluation, the results of the clinical investigation of a given medical device are essential for a positive assessment of its safety and efficacy. It is therefore very important that the clinical investigation of a medical device is planned and conducted in accordance with good clinical practice and ISO 14155 standard.

Aim

This workshop will provide you with an overview of the key elements of the clinical investigation of a medical device that influence the credibility of the results and, consequently, the clinical evaluation of the medical device. Therefore, the workshop presents in more detail:

• the phases of a clinical investigation,
• the key documents of the investigation, which include:
  • the approved investigation plan,
  • traceability of the conduct of the investigation,
  • data processing and analysis, and
  • presentation of the results of the investigation.

The knowledge you gain will enable you to:

• monitor the planning and conduct of a clinical investigation of your medical device,
• determine the indication(s) or intended clinical use of your medical device; and
• identify potential weaknesses in the emerging clinical evaluation, especially for those medical devices that may have multiple intended use, whereas the clinical investigation can often evaluate only one intended use.

Content

• Types of clinical investigations with medical devices
• Key phases of a clinical investigation
• Clinical documentation – clinical investigation plan (protocol), patient information and informed consent (ICF), clinical data collection form (CRF), patient diary, investigator brochure, investigation marketing materials
• Clinical investigators
• Patient recruitment strategy
• Procedure for obtaining the opinion of the Ethics Committee and the approval of the competent authority for medical devices
• Initiation of the investigation
• Supervision of the conduct of the investigation
• Challenges and obstacles in the conduct of the investigation
• Data collection, processing, and analysis
• Preparation of the investigation report
• Conclusion of the investigation

After the first meeting, participants prepare a short, focused paper – a draft clinical investigation plan for a medical device and present it to the group during the second part of the training.

Target Group

• Medical device manufacturers.
• Medical device developers.
• Responsible persons for the preparation of a clinical evaluation.
• Anyone wishing to acquire or upgrade their knowledge of the clinical investigation of a medical device.

Dates

• 19.08.2025: 09:00-15:00
• 20.08.2025: 09:00-15:00

Costs

• Standard: 715,00 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

Dr. Mojca Fir holds a PhD in chemistry and has more than 8 years of experience in human clinical research, mainly for medical devices and food supplements. As a clinical trial project manager, she is familiar with and involved in all phases of clinical trial development, from designing the clinical trial protocol and supporting documentation, obtaining a favourable ethics committee opinion and approval from the competent authority, conducting and monitoring clinical trials in healthcare facilities, data collection and analysis, and preparing the final clinical trial report. She works as director and clinical trial project manager in a CRO (Clinical Research Organisation).

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.

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

About the training

Biocompatibility of medical devices is an important characteristic of safe and compliant medical devices. The main steps for ensuring biocompatibility are specified in ISO 10993-1 standard.

Intention

Attendees will participate in a workshop on the preparation of medical device biological evaluation reports covering chemical characterization of materials, documentation preparation, and justification of testing performance or its omission (cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity). All these issues will be discussed through practical examples.

Content

Presentation of requirements for biological safety evaluations of medical devices in medical device directives and regulations, as well as ISO 10993-1 and other relevant standards• Review of the ISO 14971 standard in relation to biological safety – preparation of a biological evaluation report concerning biological risks Methodology and biological evaluation report preparation• Summary of ISO 10993-1 with practical discussions.

Methodology

The workshop is will cover the theoretical basics and requirements through practical examples and an exchange of experiences.Attendees may send their questions at registration prior to the workshop.

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 wor 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. 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.

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

Unlock the potential of your medical product development with our comprehensive lecture series on Medical Requirements Gathering. Designed for healthcare professionals, IT specialists, and product managers, our course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to gather, document, and manage requirements effectively, ensuring your medical products meet user needs, regulatory standards, and market demands.

Why Attend Our Lecture Series?

1. Industry-Specific Insights:

Gain a deep understanding of the unique challenges and considerations in the healthcare domain, including patient safety, regulatory compliance, and data privacy.

2. Comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement:

Learn techniques for identifying and prioritizing key stakeholders such as patients, healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies to ensure all critical perspectives are captured.

3. Regulatory and Compliance Mastery:

Navigate complex healthcare regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA standards with confidence, ensuring your products comply with all necessary legal requirements.

4. Practical Requirements Gathering Techniques:

Master various techniques including interviews, surveys, observations, and workshops to gather precise and actionable requirements directly from your users.

5. Effective Documentation and Management:

Utilize best practices and tools for documenting, managing, and maintaining requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with project goals.

6. User-Centered Design Principles:

Implement user-centered design methodologies to create intuitive and effective medical products that meet the real needs of end-users.

7. Addressing Challenges and Ensuring Success:

Overcome common challenges such as miscommunication, scope creep, and stakeholder conflicts with proven strategies and best practices.

8. Ethical and Privacy Considerations:

Ensure your products adhere to the highest ethical standards and protect patient privacy throughout the development process.

9. Keeping Up with Emerging Trends:

Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest trends and technologies in healthcare, such as AI, IoT, and telemedicine, and their impact on requirements gathering.

10. Hands-On Case Studies and Practical Examples:

Learn from real-world case studies and practical examples that illustrate successful requirements gathering and product development in the medical field.

Why Choose Us?

Our lecture series is tailored to equip your team with the essential skills and knowledge required for successful medical product development. By attending, you’ll ensure your products are user-friendly, compliant, and positioned for success in the competitive healthcare market.
Invest in your team’s expertise and the future success of your medical products. Join us for this invaluable lecture series and transform your approach to medical requirements gathering.

Costs

• Standard: 395,00 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

Aljaž Podboršek has extensive knowledge in the field of medical devices, which he has acquired over the past 20 years. His expertise encompasses both the development of medical devices and the legislation that governs them. He has also gained experience in the establishment of various quality management systems. During his time at a medical device manufacturer, Aljaž successfully integrated quality management systems into the company’s operations. He also played an active role in the development, production, and compliance of medical devices with regulations and quality management systems in various markets. Currently, Aljaž holds the position of quality manager at a medical device manufacturer. He is also an auditor of quality management systems and technical files for medical devices at SIQ, a Slovenian company that provides certification and training services.

Location: ONLINE

The online workshop will take place in a live online e-classroom. 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.

Jeder Hersteller von Medizinprodukten muss mindestens einen Verantwortlichen bestellen, der die Vorschriften der neuen EU-Verordnung kennt und die Einhaltung überwacht. Holen Sie sich mit diesem Seminar das notwendige Wissen zu den Verantwortungsbereichen!

Welche Aufgaben habe ich als Verantwortliche Person? Wie plane ich für eine langfristige Einhaltung dieser Anforderungen?

In diesem Seminar bekommen Sie neben den regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen viele praxisorientierten Tipps mit auf den Weg und erfahren, wie die Anforderungen am besten umgesetzt werden können.

TeilnehmerInnen

Grundkenntnisse zur MDR und / oder IVDR wären optimal. Die Voraussetzungen für die Aufgabe der Verantwortlichen Person sind hier genau definiert: https://medizinprodukteregister.at/PRRC

Die Seminar-Inhalte

• Einführung
  – Allgemeines, Zweckbestimmung, Regulation, Definitionen
  – Legacy device, Übergangsbestimmungen
• Person responsible for regulatory compliance
  – Qualifikationen, Verantwortlichkeiten, Verfügbarkeit
  – Haftung
• Technische Dokumentation (Annex II):
  – Aufbau inkl. Inhalt
• Technische Dokumentation (Annex III):
  – Post-Market Surveillance System, Vigilanz, Market surveillance
• Conformity assessment (Annex IX, X, XI)
• EU declaration of conformity (Annex IV)

Ihr Trainer

Daniel Rubisoier, BSc, MSc, Conformity Assessement Procedure Specialist MDR, TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH

Kosten

• Frühbucher (bis 4 Wochen vor dem Seminar): Euro 540,- (exkl. USt.)
• Standard (ab 4 Wochen vor dem Seminar): Euro 610,- (exkl. USt.)
• inkl. Seminarunterlagen als PDF und Teilnahmebestätigung
• alle Rabatte im Überblick

Veranstaltungsort: ONLINE

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