Upcoming Webinars
Urgent Update on Changing ISO Standards: Staying on Top of the Regulations
The medical device regulatory landscape has never been this dynamic. With recent and proposed changes to ISO standards, increased scrutiny on extractable and leachable protocols in the FDA, and MDR going live, it’s harder than ever to stay informed on what is being required around the world. In this three-day series we will tackle many of these concepts to ensure you are prepared for your regulatory submissions.
Tues, August 3 - Thurs, August 5, 2021 - 1:00 pm each day
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Chemical disinfection validation for reusable devices: A road trip to the EU and US Markets
This webinar is important for those who must comply with the upcoming US FDA and/or the EU’s MDR for reusable devices. Register to Join Lise Vanderkelen, PhD, pharmaceuticals and microbiology expert with Nelson Labs, as she leads you on an educational journey that will clarify key aspects and requirements for disinfection validation studies that apply in both markets.
Available On Demand
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Breathable Packaging: Microbial Barrier & Coatings
The presentation will look at various factors and design considerations that should be taken into account when selecting the proper microbial barrier packaging to meet an application’s objectives. The pros and cons of various coating options will be discussed, as well as which structures can best address specific microbes.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 8:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Tekni-Plex
Failure analysis as a risk management tool
Industry expert Dr. Henk Blom will discuss how the sterile barrier system failures we all encounter in our projects offer valuable insights for future package design and optimization activities. Through an overview of basic failure analysis principles and some case studies Dr. Blom will show how better packaging can be designed as we learn from the past.
Wednesday, July 13, 2021 - 8:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Paxxus
Reducing the Lead Time: Options for Common Medical Device Polymers
If you, like so many in the medical device industry, are suffering from a shortage of resins, this webinar will help. Attend for an overview of advantages and considerations for seven common, readily available polymers to beat lead times and resin shortages.
Available On Demand
Duration: 30 Minutes
Sponsored by: Xcentric Mold & Engineering
Reducing the Lead Time: Options for Common Medical Device Polymers
If you, like so many in the medical device industry, are suffering from a shortage of resins, this webinar will help. Attend for an overview of advantages and considerations for seven common, readily available polymers to beat lead times and resin shortages.
Available On Demand
Duration: 30 Minutes
Sponsored by: Xcentric Mold & Engineering
Micro Molding Essentials - The Enabling Benefits of Micro Molding
With the pressure on design engineers to deliver smaller, lighter and more cost-effective components, many are turning to micro injection molding. But there are challenges and unforeseen roadblocks that can arise when designing for micro molding. Engineers have questions such as: What is micro molding? How is it different from standard molding? What do I need to know to be successful at molding a micro plastic part? This webinar will explore the answers, and more: design guidelines, understanding prototyping challenges, and the material selection process.
Available On Demand
Duration: 20 Minutes
Sponsored by: Accumold
Adapting a Universal Testing System for Medical Device Testing
Medical device manufacturers are subject to substantial regulatory oversight that requires extensive testing for both research and development and quality control to ensure the safety and efficacy in all products.
In this webinar, we will discuss a variety of applications ranging from syringes and needles to PPE, catheters, and more – and you will learn how a universal testing system can be adapted to run a multitude of tests that meet international testing standards and simulate real world use of these products for better and more efficient data collection.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - 11 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Instron
Today’s sophisticated catheters have become modern marvels of advanced design and polymer technology. These amazing devices are used to perform an ever-increasing number of interventional and diagnostic procedures that require unique flexibility and strength characteristics. For optimal performance, researchers and designers need to consider both the biological, physical, and chemical characteristics of polymers, and the growing roster of break-through manufacturing processes. This information-filled presentation will help you make the right choices of materials and production processes to achieve cost and performance objectives while avoiding the pitfall of over engineering.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 11:00 AM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Teleflex Medical OEM
Medical Device Manufacturing: After Surviving 2020, Win in 2021
Join us for this virtual roundtable to hear what separated the winners from the rest as our panel of MedTech experts discuss the pandemic’s impact on the industry, what’s working on the front lines and factory floors, and why your 2021 success depends on how well—and how fast—you can adapt.
Who Should Attend: CXO, VP, Director of: IT, Technology, Compliance, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Product Development, Engineering
Tuesday, May 20, 2021 - 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Rootstock and ComplianceQuest
Medtech Design Summit 2021: Design Inspiration for Your Next Medical Innovation
Innovative design is often the differentiator between a good medical device and one that's truly great. In this webinar series, we’ll provide tips and best practices to help take your device design to the next level—from teasing out user needs to adding features that make complex healthcare tasks faster, easier, and less costly. We’ll also celebrate the finalists and announce the winners of the 2021 Medical Design Excellence Awards, the premier awards program recognizing achievements in medical product design and engineering that improve the quality of healthcare delivery and accessibility.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT/9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Multisponsored
Steps for Launching a New Injection Molded Medical Device
Injection molding is a long-term investment, that requires precision to setup. Ensuring your product meets certain specifications is a fair amount of work, even before the actual mold fabrication is required.
This webinar will give you the key steps for launching an injection molded medical device. We will dive in with the early design stages and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) Process, which impacts the injection mold design and build stage. Then evaluate the entire project for manufacturing readiness and offer solutions. Finally, we will cover process development from DFM analysis, validation, and transfer from R&D to production.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 11:00 AM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Crescent Industries
How Medical and Regulated Industries Fulfill FDA Requirements using Microscopy Solutions
See how Module GxP in ZEN core software enables microscopy applications to become FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. Join us to review how easily this software allows you to operate microscopes the same way, from stereo microscopes to fully automated high-end applications. ZEN core software also enables the correlation of light and electron microscopy in multi-modal workflows and provides connectivity between systems, departments, and locations.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 11:00 AM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions
Best Practices When Validating Reusable Devices
The advancement of reusable medical devices has changed the industry over the years and the requirements for validating reprocessing instructions have changed with it. It can be difficult to navigate these changes and ensure that the reprocessing validations meet the current industry standards and expectations. An understanding of the best practices when validating reusable medical devices will aid in navigating medical device manufacturers through these changes and challenges. The presentation will cover some of the best practices when validating the reprocessing instructions for reusable medical devices.
ON DEMAND
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Join us as Husky reviews the barriers that constrain plastic part design, speed to scale, and risk-free production quality and the technological breakthroughs to remove those barriers including recent examples from the medical market.
Tuesday, April 22, 2021 - 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Husky
Have you ever wondered how to reduce cost while providing excellent material performance of titanium implantable products? Titanium metal injection molding (TiMIM) can be the answer. TiMIM creates cost savings of more than 40% compared to CNC machining and provides a dynamic response to production volume requirements. Mark will compare industry standard specifications for manufacturing Ti-6AL-4V implants and devices via a variety of forming methods. Mark will also discuss business case examples, design guidelines, and the regulatory pathway to launch a new or existing part using TiMIM. The webinar will conclude by answering some frequently asked questions about the TiMIM process..
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 11:00 AM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Praxis Technology
Deliver better patient outcomes with company-wide product collaboration
Integrated QMS and PLM is key to achieving Medical Device business goals. Better, safer and more effective products deliver better patient outcomes, increase margins, and reduce costs. But far too often, companies rely on outdated Quality processes that only identify problems after a product is delivered. This session will explore the benefits of enterprise-wide collaboration that captures the voice of the customer and persistently incorporates it into product design and throughout the extended value chain - helping medical device manufacturers to design for quality and improve customer satisfaction. We will explore how a single source of truth ensures all cross-functional teams can collaborate towards the same goals, lowering cost of quality and ensuring product success. Join us to learn why quality and design teams are embracing platform consolidation as the best way to eliminate gaps and white spaces, unify data, and streamline business processes.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Propel
Saving Lives – The Value of Speed to Market in Medical Device Development
The need to bring medical devices to market quickly was never more evident than in 2020. In this webinar you will learn how to compress the product development process without sacrificing product features or the necessary physical product testing required to ensure product reliability and production efficiency.
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Xcentric Mold & Engineering
This fundamentals course will give listeners insights into the fascinating developments of cutting edge measurement technology and how it drives healthcare innovation forward.
FREE ONLINE 3-DAY COURSE/60 MINUTES PER DAY
February 23-25, 2021 - 12:00 PM ET
Sponsored by: FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
FOCUS ON FUNDAMENTALS Day 1: Small Talk – Developing Miniaturized Sensors for the Future of MedTech
In the rapidly evolving field of surgical robotics, advanced robots are operating as the virtual hands of surgeons, literally requiring advanced sensing capabilities at their fingertips. This means that sensor miniaturization is crucial for the future of medical devices. In this presentation, Principal Engineer Maciej “MJ” Lisiak discusses the challenges and breakthroughs in the development of FUTEK’s Nano sensor, the smallest force measurement solution of its kind.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 12:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
In medical applications, measuring the force of torque is critical to ensure that robotic tools can perform with precise and seamless movements. Incorporating torque sensors into these complex systems can be challenging, however. FUTEKs Application Engineer John Vargas, will explain the fundamentals of Rotary and Reaction Torque technology and discuss how FUTEK has developed industry-leading solutions to address torque measurement challenges, and discuss how these sensors can be applied in advanced robotic surgery applications and help drive future innovation in the medical field.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 12:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
In medical applications, precision is everything. As a supplier of advanced sensor solutions for the medical market, FUTEK strives to ensure that its products achieve the highest possible performance. That’s why, for the past two decades, the company has built and developed industry-leading electronics that maximize sensor performance. This presentation will discuss the challenges that affect sensor performance and how FUTEK’s electric engineering R&D has created innovative solutions to resolve them, resulting in measurement systems that deliver optimum results and minimal headaches for its customers.
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 12:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
The Convergence of Miniaturization, MedTech and Additive Manufacturing
Medical devices are becoming smaller, more expensive to assemble, and used more commonly with collaborative robotics. Miniaturization, the cost of assembly, and the complexity of designing tools for diagnostic and surgical robots are just some of the challenges that today’s medical device designers face. Micro 3D printing helps to alleviate some of these challenges. With PμSL technology, engineers can print small parts rapidly in biocompatible materials with 2μm resolution and +/-10μm accuracy.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 11:00 AM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: BMF
Micro Molding Medical and Drug Delivery Case Studies
Miniaturized device applications are in high demand in medical and drug delivery applications driven by condensed device spaces and adding functionality in tiny spaces. Understanding micro molding processes and single micron tolerances is critical to miniaturized device product platforms. This technical and solutions-based presentation includes actual case studies from DMF through production using micro molding and associated tooling, materials, assembly, and CT Scanning.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 11:00 AM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Isometric
Medical Device Silicone Tubing: Technical Extrusion Webinar
A critical decision when designing medical tubing applications is selecting the right material. Incorporating Silicone may be the logical choice due to its resistance to many environmental factors such as temperature, chemicals, UV radiation, and x-rays. Silicone is excellent at resisting adherence to body tissue and to not supporting microbial growth. Silicone tubing is being used in more and more medical and pharmaceutical applications such as wound drains, shunt devices, and drug delivery devices. Participants in this webinar will hear our team share design, manufacturing and assembly techniques that should be considered for your future product design and launch initiatives.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Flexan
Applying Agile Principles to Medical Device Development
The ability to rapidly iterate on a product design enables engineers to more confidently innovate and add new features to their products. In this webinar you will learn how medical device OEMs are leveraging simulation and rapid physical prototyping to prove out new product features while not only maintaining launch timelines but also vastly reducing product and production risks.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Xcentric Mold & Engingeering
New Tubing Material Advancements Drive Dramatic Improvements For Critical Fluid Transfer Application
This presentation will look at various factors and design considerations that should be taken into account when selecting the proper tubing solution for a given application. New and unique material and tubing cconstruction advancements will be discussed that offer significant potential improvements to a medical device. Specific examples around peristaltic pump applications, sensitive drug transfer, and fluid management tubings sets that can be pealed apart will be discussed.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 2:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Tekni-Plex
Medical Batteries: Overcoming Engineering Challenges with Design Best Practices
This live webinar will address some unique challenges that occur when designing battery packs for Class I, II & III medical applications and will provide best practices for design engineers based on lessons learned.
Wednesday, December 09, 2020 - 11:00 AM ET.
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Invetus Power
This 60-minute Webinar examines metal injection molding (MIM), a unique process that eliminates the need for complex, expensive machining when producing small, intricate steel and stainless steel components. It also discusses how switching to the MIM process can result in a 50% to 90% cost reduction for specific applications.
Wednesday, December 08, 2020 - 2:00 PM ET.
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: INDO-MIM Group
Reprocessing Validations of Reusable Medical
Reprocessing validations of reusable medical devices have been overlooked for quite some time and the importance of these validations for medical device manufacturers has taken a back seat until recently. The upcoming MDR requirements and added US FDA scrutiny over reusable medical devices has shed a light on the importance and significance of validations. The presentation will highlight some of the key aspects of what is required for validation studies for reusable medical devices and how to perform these validations. It will give a perspective of what is needed to include in these validations and where in the design phase these validations make their presence. Alpa Patel explains the importance of cleaning and disinfection validations as well as sterilization validations.
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 - Dec 02, 2022 11:00 AM ET.
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Increase IVD Test Accuracy with Porous Sample Collection Technologies
In this webinar, engineers working on in-vitro diagnostic tests can learn how the materials used in front-end sample collection can impact the accuracy of the test results. Inaccurate test results due to poor design and material choice can have devastating consequences for the consumer and the test’s overall brand image. Learn how many challenges with test accuracy can be solved by the material used in sample collection – including absorption rate and uniformity, sample contaminates, quality variation, and how the material fits within the device. Take a tour of how porous polymer materials are used today for urine and saliva sample collection, and how they compare with other materials such as cellulose, glass fiber and other woven materials.
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 - December 02, 2021 11:00 AM ET.
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Porex
Next generation medical devices continue down the path of increased complexity and miniaturization. This creates manufacturing challenges, especially when it comes to automation. In many cases, medical device components and finished assemblies have tolerance ranges of ± 25-100 microns. Achieving these challenging specifications requires not only the use of traditional precision manufacturing techniques but also advanced inspection technologies throughout the entire manufacturing process, from raw material to the finished assembled device.
Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 2:00pm EST
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsored by: DWFritz Automation
Trendwatch™: Materials for Medical Wearables and Digital Health
Digital technology has rapidly changed our world, including the healthcare market. From consumer fitness trackers to healthcare monitors, at-home medical devices and remote care, digital health helps improve quality of life and patient outcomes.
This webinar will help you stay ahead of trends and forces that are shaping the design of medical wearables and digital health products. When it’s all said and done, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s going on in this high-growth market space and new perspectives on the polymer materials that can help you proactively solve potential challenges to your next generation designs.
Tues, November 17, 2020 - 2:00pm EST
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsored by: Avient
Using a Scientific-Based Approach to Develop Neurovascular Devices
The design of a novel medical device can be approached in numerous methods and be successful in moving the project to regulatory approval. This webinar will review how the design, development and launch of a neurovascular project was completed using a scientific modeling plan. This method proved successful, and there were several other factors that must be considered that are required to ensure a successful launch.
Weds, October 27, 2020
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsored by: Biocoat
High Volume Manufacture of Thin-Wall Medical Device Components
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) thermoplastics are well-known in the consumer electronics industry for tight tolerance designs with high stiffness and strength, plus rapid cycle times and extreme flow to fill sub-mm wall sections. Processing benefits allow for micro-molding and replication of intricate detail such as those found in microneedle arrays for delivery of vaccines and other drugs. These same advantages are translatable to precision combination drug delivery devices which incorporate complex mechanisms and wireless connected electronics for pharma prescription adherence goals.
Thurs, October 22, 2020 - 11:00 AM EST
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsored by: Celanese
Webinars - On Demand
Top Considerations for Choosing Barrier Medical Packaging
In this webinar, we will be discussing different barrier requirements for healthcare and medical device packaging. Additionally, we will review the materials /packaging formats to best meet packaging objectives and will close with a brief discussion on the pros /cons of the various materials in their associated applications. This information will be of interest to packaging engineers and directors, R&D and procurement/purchasing
Wednesday, October 14 - 2:00 pm EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Tekni-Plex
Improvements in Surgical and Medical Device Sterilization
In this webinar, engineers working on sterilization devices can learn how the materials used to vent and filter within the sterilization container have a critical impact on the performance and reliability of the container. Disposable filters that are found in many sterilization containers can be easily damaged or inserted incorrectly, which jeopardizes equipment sterility and increases infection risks. Take a tour of innovative and reusable medical-grade materials that can be designed into sterilization containers, and the science behind how they achieve this increased performance.
Wednesday, October 14 - 11:00 am
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Porex Filtration Group
Improvements in Surgical and Medical Device Sterilization
In this webinar, engineers working on sterilization devices can learn how the materials used to vent and filter within the sterilization container have a critical impact on the performance and reliability of the container. Disposable filters that are found in many sterilization containers can be easily damaged or inserted incorrectly, which jeopardizes equipment sterility and increases infection risks. Take a tour of innovative and reusable medical-grade materials that can be designed into sterilization containers, and the science behind how they achieve this increased performance.
Wednesday, October 14 - 11:00 am EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Porex Filtration Group
Improvements in Surgical and Medical Device Sterilization
In this webinar, engineers working on sterilization devices can learn how the materials used to vent and filter within the sterilization container have a critical impact on the performance and reliability of the container. Disposable filters that are found in many sterilization containers can be easily damaged or inserted incorrectly, which jeopardizes equipment sterility and increases infection risks. Take a tour of innovative and reusable medical-grade materials that can be designed into sterilization containers, and the science behind how they achieve this increased performance.
Wednesday, October 14 - 11:00 am EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Porex Filtration Group
Chemical Characterization on a Combination Device: From Biological Evaluation Plan to Practice
In this webinar, a biological evaluation plan for a combination device will be gradually built while focusing on the chemical characterization to be performed.
Tues, October 13, 2020 - 11:00 am EST
Duration: 53 minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
The Material Science of Sealant Design for Sterile Medical Packaging
This webinar focuses on the design of flexible materials for sterile barrier systems. In under one hour, we will break down the science behind designing a dependable flexible packaging system for your medical device or healthcare product. Specifically, we will take a detailed look at sealant layer technologies that meet today’s demanding design requirements and achieve optimal performance. With the right package design, your product stays protected and can deliver the therapy it was designed for.
Thursday, October 13 - 11:00 am EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Paxxus
Design for Complex Sterile Packaging Applications
Thursday, October 8 - 10:00 am EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Oliver Healthcare Packaging
Antimicrobial Additive Technologies for Plastic Products
Created for engineers, product managers and brand owners, this webinar will review available antimicrobial additive technologies, their mechanisms of action, efficacy, costs and compatibility for with a variety of resins, both transparent and opaque. We will also review federal regulations governing the use of these technologies and associated regulatory-compliant marketing claims.
Wednesday, October 7 - 1:00 pm EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Entec Polymers
Designing with Silicones: The Solution to Your Medical Device Challenges
Designing a new medical device has it challenges, but finding the right material shouldn’t be one. NuSil's industry expert will explore silicone’s capabilities and how they can enable your innovation. For decades, NuSil has been a key partner for medical device success and we want to bring that experience to you to empower the next generation of therapies.
Thurs, September 24, 2020 - 11:00 am
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: NuSil Technology
Solving Complex Device Design Challenges through Partnership
In this webinar you will learn how partnering with experts in molding and extrusion can optimize your device design, eliminate challenges before they happen leading to a faster prototyping time and a higher quality device. If you are an R&D engineer working on device design this webinar is for you.
Weds, September 23, 2020 - 11:00 am
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical
Have you ever wondered how to reduce the cost of titanium implantable products but also ensure rapid response to future production needs?
Titanium metal injection molding (TiMIM) can be the answer. TiMIM creates cost savings of more than 40% compared to CNC machining and provides very dynamic response to volume requirements. Mark will discuss business case examples, design guidelines and the regulatory pathway to launch a new or existing part. The webinar will also discuss how TiMIM will not compromise performance and can instead improve performance. The webinar will conclude by answering some frequently asked questions about the TiMIM process.
Tues, September 22, 2020 - 2:00 pm
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Praxis Technology
Are chemical disinfectants killing viruses AND your plastic products?
Created for engineers, product managers and brand owners, this webinar will review critical material performance considerations, available ESCR material options by plastic type for new and existing molds, and the different antimicrobial additive technologies which effectively kill microbes between cleanings and their compatibility with a variety of resins.
Thurs, September 17, 2020 - 1:00 pm
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Entec Polymers
Learning from COVID: Driving a simulation-based culture from product ideation to production
Adapting to this new virtual and remote reality is pushing medical device companies to rapidly modernize their processes by embracing digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies. How can this approach be implemented to virtually drive the design and production processes of an open source medical ventilator? In this webinar we will explore the steps to get there, starting with how a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) strategy can efficiently integrate and drive all engineering disciplines and requirements. Next, find out how system simulation can provide insights on the ventilator performance for various patient scenarios. Then, we will visualize the flow behavior of a disposable part to confirm an acceptable patient flow distribution, allowing for valuable digital evidence to be generated while expediting product development.
Wed, September 16, 2020 - 2:00 pm
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Siemens
Shifting Requirements and Expectations for Chemical Characterization of Medical Devices
This three-day webinar will show pectations regarding the design of chemistry studies in support of medical device toxicology that has been shifting rapidly. New expectations have primarily been communicated to laboratories through submission feedback, and pre-submission meetings, as the FDA has not yet released guidance on application of ISO 10993-18. This presentation series focuses on how chemistry study design has changed over the last 12 months, trends in feedback received from the FDA regarding extractables chemistry testing, and evaluation of CMRs for compliance to section 10.4 of the MDR.
Tues, August 25 - Thurs, August 27, 2020 - 1:00 pm each day
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Sterile Barrier Packaging: The Impact of Sterilization Modalities
As innovation in product development continues in the medical device space, packaging and sterility assurance are also being viewed through an innovative lens. Understanding these parameters will be useful in minimizing risk during design verifications, addressing critical sterilization parameter changes, and developing effective, high-quality, efficient packaging designs that stand up to the test of time.
Tues, July 21, 2020
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Oliver Healthcare Packaging & STERIS
Innovations in Automated, Robotic Small Part Contact Measurement and Sorting for Medical Device
Collaborative robots are one of the most exciting technology developments in the automation industry in decades. Cobots are finding their way into many areas of manufacturing; especially for high-mix small-batch operations. Join us for this educational webinar where we will have industry experts discuss the pros, cons and steps to implementing Cobots in Quality Control.
Wed, July 22, 2020
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: New Scale Technologies & Universal Robots
Webinar Series: EU Medical Device Regulation: What Does Postponement Mean for Medtech?
- July 13, 2020: Practical European MDR Activities and Strategies: GAP Analysis Activities and Practical Execution
- July 14: Five Reasons to Use HDPE in a Sterile Barrier System: Why HDPE Can Improve Recyclability, Cost, and Performance
- July 14: A Year of MDR Remediation: Strategies and Lessons Learned
- July 15: New Risk Management Requirements under the EU Medical Device Regulation
- July 15: Understanding the EU MDR’s Impact on Material Selection
Webinar Series: How the Medtech Industry Can Respond to Crisis Now on Demand
- June 23, 11 am EDT: Respond and Restore: Best Practices for Responding to a Pandemic (and Other Crises)
- June 23, 2 pm EDT: Method Development for Decontamination and Sterile Processing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- June 24, 11 am EDT: Medical Device Packaging as Told Through Design Control
- June 24, 2 pm EDT: Secrets to a Stable Sensor Supply: What You Should Consider
- June 25 11 am EDT: The UK Ventilator Challenge: A Developer's Story
- June 25 2 pm EDT: Preventing Component Shortages During a Crisis
Packaging Trends Leading to Increased 483’s
This presentation will take a look at some of the recent Packaging trends that are outlined by increased 483 letters to medical device manufacturers. Additionally an examination into how to prevent these common trends from occurring in your company will be discussed.
Tues, July 1, 2020
Duration: 37 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Medical Device Package Testing: Avoid Thinking Strictly Inside the Box
Companies are often so keenly focused on developing the product inside the box that they can sometimes miss critical requirements for the package that is intended to protect it. Designing safe packaging that will protect products during shipping and transport, while simultaneously complying with FDA or international health and safety regulations is essential. Developing an appropriate test plan for package performance testing is of utmost importance with the globalization of the medical device industry.
Tues, May 19, 2020
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Eurofins
Biocompatibility of Raw Materials for Medical Devices
Starting with a biocompatible material is important for medical device manufacturers. However, regulation is pushing the manufacturer to ask for more information and more support from their suppliers. Biocompatibility on materials is critical to stay competitive and provide your clients with the needed information.
Tues, May 5, 2020 - May 5 2022
Duration: 44 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
How to Prepare for a Major Business System Change
Making a change to your business system is a big decision. Successful technology implementation projects take strategy, time and planning. Whether looking at implementing new business systems for the first time or replacing existing software, there are key factors to consider before deciding to start a project. Uncovering the answers to these questions before starting the software selection process can help with the planning stages, ensuring success with your project.
Thurs, February 13, 2020
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Visions33
Transit Test: Avoid Failures Using Smart Designs
This webinar will discuss observations around the behavior of flexible and rigid packaging when subjected to the stresses of shock, vibration, and drop testing and take a closer look at the dynamic forces at play and the potential effects of those forces on typical modes of failure – cracks, punctures, tears, and abrasion. The objective of this webinar is to discuss and review best practices for packaging design to mitigate risk of packaging failures and improve transportation testing outcomes.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Oliver Healthcare Packaging
Navigating upcoming changes in Chemical Characterization according to revised ISO 10993-18
The revision of part 18 of the ISO 10993 series is now available as final draft and can be purchased from several websites. The new title “chemical characterization of medical device materials within a risk management process” suggests some important changes compared to the previous version
In this webinar the main changes are highlighted including the use of an Analytical Evaluation Threshold (AET) and the importance of accurate identification and quantification of compounds for a subsequent toxicological assessment. In addition, we’ll explain when an Extractables study should be performed, how to design this study and how it differs from a Leachables study.
Wed, December 4, 2019
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Testing Requirements for a Successful Medical Device Sterilization Validation
Today there are a range of sterilization techniques used to terminally sterilize medical devices. This webinar will provide a general overview of the requirements for planning and executing sterilization validations. Using two of the more common sterilization techniques, ethylene oxide (ISO11135) and irradiation (ISO11137), we will review in detail the testing requirements underpinning their validation process and how to optimize your testing strategy utilizing case studies.
In addition to the detailed review of these sterilization techniques, we will also discuss the importance of microbiological control, how this can be assessed throughout the production process and its impact on the sterilization outcome for devices.
Wed, November 20, 2019
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Eurofins
Purity Matters: Understanding the Role of Material Purity in False Test Results
When it comes to clinical and analytical laboratory testing, there is no room for error. Patients depend upon accurate diagnosis in order to make informed decisions about their health, and even the most minor discrepancies or uncertainties in test results can create life-threatening consequences. Similarly, analytical laboratories depend on accurate results to ensure the products they test and produce can have the greatest amount of impact on the general population.
Wed, November 13, 2019
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Porex
Practicalities of Switching to Non-Phthalate Plasticizers
In this webinar, medical device professionals will learn how your plasticizer selection can impact the performance of your medical device.
Wed, October 28, 2019 - October 28, 2020(all day)
Duration: 20 Minutes
Sponsored by: Tekni-Plex
Considerations for Third-Party Reprocessing of Single-Use Medical Devices
Making a change to your business system is a big decision. Successful technology implementation projects take strategy, time and planning. Whether looking at implementing new business systems for the first time or replacing existing software, there are key factors to consider before deciding to start a project. Uncovering the answers to these questions before starting the software selection process can help with the planning stages, ensuring success with your project.
Tues, October 16, 2019 - October 16, 2021(all day)
Duration: 24 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Finding solutions for sample preparation at point of care
As molecular diagnostics move to Point of Care (POC), lab-based processes are being adapted. One area that is sometimes neglected is sample preparation and CLIA waiver. In this webinar we will assess the current lab techniques and their suitability to PoC; the range of cartridges currently available; techniques that could be used such as electrowetting and ultrasonics; review the scientific literature and discuss emerging technologies and design strategies. You will come away with a greater understanding and insight into the challenges and opportunities of sample prep at PoC, key resources for achieving CLIA waiver and tips for maximizing the commercial value of your current system.
Tues, September 17, 2019
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Sagentia
Medical PVC Compounds: Non-Phthalate Options
In this webinar, medical device professionals will learn about non-phthalate materials that can be used for medical applications.
Thurs, Sept 4, 2019 – Sept 4, 2020(all day)
Duration: 19 Minutes
Sponsored by: Tekni-Plex
Medical Device Testing Regulatory Updates, Trends and Changes including: FDA, ISO and MDR
This three-day webinar will provide engineers and QA/QC/RA managers with an overview of medical device industry trends, updates, and anticipated changes. Three major topics will be covered in three days, including: biocompatibility assessments, packaging integrity testing, and medical device cleanliness testing.
Tues, August 20 - Thurs, August 22, 2019 - 12:00 pm each day
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Transportation and Distribution Testing for Medical Devices
An important, but sometimes overlooked component of a packaging shelf life validation is transportation and distribution testing. This testing is required for all commerce and is an important early step in total package design. This webinar will introduce you to the basics of transportation and distribution testing by explaining why it is important and what a typical distribution test sequence looks like.
Thurs, July 11, 2019 – July 11, 2021(all day)
Duration: 24 minutes
Sponsored by Nelson Labs
In this webinar, medical device professionals will learn what they need to know about flexible PVC compound regulations, so that they can make informed decisions for their specific products.
Wed, June 26, 2019 – June 26, 2020(all day)
Duration: 19 minutes
Sponsored by Tekni-Plex
Materials for Implantable Devices
Selecting the right materials when designing an implantable medical device is critical to funcationality, long-term performance, and patient safety. In this webinar, you will learn about the unique challenges medical device designers must overcome, and how how to select the right TPU grade for your specific in-the-body application.
Wed, June 19, 2019 – June 19, 2020(all day)
Duration: 15 minutes
Sponsored by Lubrizol LifeSciences
Integrator's Guide to SpO2 Solutions
Before adding new parameters to integrated monitoring systems, original equipment manufacturers have several decisions to make. This presentation will help product development engineers and project managers understand the requirements and challenges of integrating pulse oximetry technology.
Thurs, May 30, 2019 - May 30, 2020(all day)
Duration: 20 minutes
Sponsored by Nonin
How to Prepare for EU MDR 2020
In less than one year, the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) will be fully implemented. As of May 2020, medical device manufacturers that wish to distribute products in the European Union will be required to comply with these new rules. For these organizations, there is a lot to do to prepare in a relatively short time. In this webinar, you’ll learn valuable insight from industry experts and medical device manufacturers on how to be fully prepared for this important regulatory change.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019(all day)
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsored by etq
Overcoming Design Challenges with Novel Resorbable Biomaterials
This webinar from Secant Group, LLC, a leading producer of resorbable poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS) resin, offers guidance for overcoming key design challenges with resorbable biomaterials on the journey to commercialization. These challenges include navigating the biomaterials market, identifying the ideal properties of a biomaterial, addressing compliance mismatch, protecting intellectual property, and knowing when to start working with the FDA.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020(all day)
Duration: 36 minutes
Sponsored by Secant Group
Learn how low durometer, thin walled extrusion can contribute to cost efficiencies and safer devices that could help your medical device company keep up with minimally invasive devices.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Duration: 50 minutes
Sponsored by Flexan
Looking for a safer, smaller, energy dense battery for your medical device?
Design Engineers are continuing to innovate in the medical device markets; developing smaller, yet more powerful devices. A primary challenge the designers face is how to miniaturize a device around the large batteries previously required for such applications. ZPower has developed the answer. The ZPower silver-zinc rechargeable cell is the smallest, high-energy density microbattery available; enabling a new generation of products, including many new hearable medical device products, by providing over 58 mWh in packages smaller than the collar button of a dress shirt. ZPower batteries are also non-flammable and non-toxic making them the safest way to power next generation medical device products. This webinar is intended to provide design engineers with greater detail on the benefits of integrating ZPower’s rechargeable microbatteries into their own designs and how ZPower can support that effort.
Tues, April 30, 2019
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsored by: ZPower
Biocompatibility: Applying the New ISO 10993 Standards
A new updated ISO 10993-1 standard came out in Aug of 2018 that drastically changed how we access medical devices for biocompatibility. We're also dealing with the impact of the Medical Device Regulations in Europe. The timing of these two documents has greatly disrupted the medical device industry. In this webinar we will discuss the changes and efficient approaches to navigate through the troubles.
Thurs, April 11, 2019
Duration: 46 minutes
Sponsored by Nelson Labs
A Complaint Management Primer: Compliance-Driven Strategies for Effective Complaint Management
Medical device complaint handling and adverse event reporting has been required since the first iterations of ISO 13485 and FDA guidance for quality systems. Yet, complaint management practices continue to be the top reasons for FDA 483 observations and warning letters. This webinar will discuss strategies for implementing a complaint management process that facilitates gathering, evaluating, investigating and remediating complaints from the premarket stage to closure–and what practices to avoid.
Tues, March 19, 2019
Duration: 30 minutes
Sponsored by: AssurX
Med Tech Trends: Innovation and Adaptation
The medtech industry continues to grow though at a much slower pace than the previous decade. The industry’s long-term outlook is at risk due to underinvestment in digital capabilities, competition from technology and retail companies, and the growing need to demonstrate better outcomes. This webinar will keep you informed of recent trends in the medtech industry to stay competitive.
Thurs, November 29, 2018
Duration: 60 minutes
Packaging Design Validation Testing
Manufacturers of medical devices need to ensure their terminally sterilized products are contained in validated packaging. Attendees of this webinar will learn about packaging design considerations and various package testing including shelf-life, distribution, strength, integrity, and microbial barrier.
Tues, November 13, 2018 - November 13, 2020(all day)
Duration: 44 minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Disinfectant-Resistant Polymers for Medical Equipment Housings
The increased use of aggressive cleaners and disinfectants to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) has created an industry-wide problem of cracking in medical equipment housings. Proper material selection can prevent housing failures. When you evaluate chemical resistance for daily use in medical equipment housings, you must consider multiple factors, including the material's chemical compatibility under stress.
Mon, November 12, 2018 - November 12, 2019(all day)
Duration: 25 minutes
Sponsored by: Solvay
Rapid Molding vs. Traditional Molding
The plastic injection molding industry and its manufacturing processes have evolved through the years. Gain an understanding the differences between the rapid and traditional molding processes and how each influences and impacts the outcome of parts, costs and speed to market.
Wed, October 24, 2018 - October 24, 2019(all day)
Duration: 18 minutes
Sponsored by: Xcentric Mold & Engineering
The medical device industry is a fast changing environment that is continuously adapting to the constant challenges within the medical landscape. One such challenge is designing an evaluation plan for fulfilling the requirements for a suitable and validated packaging system using package testing that will comply with FDA or international health and safety regulations. This webinar will mainly focus on packaging systems for sterile products; however, several test models are suitable to be used for packaging of non-sterile products.
Wed, November 28, 2018 - 8:00 am PST / 11 am EST
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsored by: Eurofins Medical Device Testing
Designing Vascular Access Catheters - Avoiding Costly and Life Threatening Mistakes
Learn how Vascular Access Design can contribute to cost efficiencies and safer devices that could help your medical device company avoid costly and life threatening mistakes.
Tues, October 09, 2018 - 11:00 am PST / 2 pm EST
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsored by: Flexan, LLC
How Artificial Intelligence Has Changed Everything for Medtech
Join MDDI for a webinar that will review the evolution of AI in medical devices and explore how it is changing medical device development and use.
Tues, August 28, 2018 - 11:00 am PST / 2 pm EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
Hosted by MD+DI
Keeping Your Biocompatibility Program Current in a Changing Regulatory Landscape
In this course you will learn what changes are occurring in regulatory standards, including ISO 10993, Medical Device Regulations, and FDA guidance. Then based on these changes you will learn how to keep your biocompatibility program current.
Tues, August 21 - Thurs, August 23, 2018 - 12:00 pm each day
Duration: 60 Minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
Overmolding is a great injection molded feature you can utilize in your design to capture color contrasts, add flexibility or eliminate assembly. Take advantage of this feature by learning how to design your medical part for overmolding.
Wed, July 25, 2018 (all day)
Duration: 17 minutes
Sponsored by: Xcentric Mold & Engineering
Top 3 Medical Device Packaging Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
You’ll discover how to avoid these costly and time consuming mistakes, and instead, learn how to develop the ideal packaging solution for your medical device. The webinar includes a discussion of mistakes to avoid when working with a packaging supplier, the advantages of an inside-out design approach, and the reasons to consider all stakeholders in the packaging design process. If you are part of a design or new product team, you will want to join us for this informational webinar!
Thurs, July 17, 2018 (all day)
Duration: 15 minutes
Sponsored by: CleanCut
Changing Expectations with Endoscope Reprocessing
Endoscope manufacturers and healthcare facilities are under increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies, including the US FDA. It is essential that both manufactures and end users understand the increasing requirements enacted to improve patient safety. This webinar covers the important changes enacted in industry standards and guidance documents relating to the reprocessing of endoscopes in healthcare facilities and the validation methods used to generate the reprocessing instructions.
Thurs, June 28, 2018 (all day)
Duration: 45 minutes
Sponsored by: Nelson Labs
What You Need to Know About Design Validation
Design validation ensures that devices conform to defined user needs and intended uses under actual or simulated use conditions. When you truly understand the root of design validation—namely, your users—you are better equipped to define user needs and test them to meet the spirit of design validation as required by 21 CFR 820.
In this webinar, Jessica Lee, director of quality at Boston Scientific, will walk through the five W’s (Who? What? Where? When? Why?) to help you understand your users, using specific examples from Boston Scientific. She will also address frequently asked questions on topics such as leveraging, sample size, dry runs, and failures.
Tues, June 12, 2018 (all day)
Duration: 45 minutes
Hosted by MD+DI