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Training Course Directory: Medical Devices and IVDs (2025)

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1. Introduction to Medical Devices and IVDs

  • Overview of Medical Devices and IVDs

  • Classification of Medical Devices and IVDs

  • Regulatory Definitions and Examples

  • Importance of Compliance and Safety


2. Regulatory Landscape

  • Overview of Global Regulatory Authorities

    • FDA (USA)

    • EMA (Europe)

    • TGA (Australia)

    • WHO

  • Standards and Guidelines (ISO 20416, ISO 14971, etc.)

  • Regulatory Differences Between Devices and IVDs


3. Design and Development

  • Design Control Process

  • User Needs and Design Inputs

  • Risk Management (ISO 14971)

  • Human Factors Engineering

  • Prototyping and Design Validation


4. Quality Management Systems (QMS)

  • Introduction to ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 15189

  • Document and Record Management

  • Supplier and Vendor Management

  • Audits and Inspections


5. Clinical Evaluation and Performance Studies

  • Clinical Investigation Planning

  • Preclinical and Clinical Study Requirements

  • Post-Market Clinical/performance Follow-Up (PMCF-PMPF)

  • Performance Evaluation of IVDs


6. Manufacturing and Supply Chain

  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

  • Process Validation

  • Material Traceability

  • Packaging and Labeling Requirements


7. Regulatory Submissions and Market Approvals

  • Premarket Notification (510(k)), Premarket Approval (PMA) - FDA

  • CE Marking and European MDR/IVDR

  • Declarations of Conformity

  • UDI (Unique Device Identification)


8. Post-Market Surveillance

  • Complaint Handling

  • Adverse Event Reporting

  • CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)

  • Product Recalls and Market Withdrawals


9. Risk Management and Safety

  • Risk Assessment Frameworks

  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

  • Mitigation Strategies

  • Cybersecurity in Medical Devices


10. Digital Transformation in Medical Devices and IVDs

  • Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications

  • Digital Health Ecosystems

  • Emerging Technologies in IVD


11. Practical Workshops and Case Studies

  • Hands-on Training on QMS Documentation

  • Mock Regulatory Submissions

  • Analyzing Real-Life Case Studies of Product Launches

  • Crisis Management Scenarios (Recalls, Regulatory Audits)


12. Ethics, Compliance, and Best Practices

  • Patient Data Protection (HIPAA, GDPR)

  • Ethical Marketing and Distribution

  • Continuous Professional Development

  • Industry Trends and Innovations


13. Certification and Continuing Education

  • Certification Exams

  • Access to Continuing Education Resources

  • Pathways for Advanced Specializations


14. Resources and Tools

  • Templates (QMS, Risk Management, Regulatory Submission)

  • Checklists and Guidelines

  • Glossary of Key Terms

  • Recommended Reading and Online Resources


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