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Design Control Requirements and Industry Practice

This intensive 2½ day course covers the practical application of the design control requirements of the Quality System regulation to medical devices. The program has been revised to include more hands-on exercises, more "how-to" information on implementation of design control requirements, increased focus on life cycle aspects of risk management and human factors, and more up-to-date industry examples.

Objective
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to evaluate the degree of compliance of a design control system, including identification of noncompliance issues, and be prepared to implement the improvements needed to meet both regulatory and business requirements.

Format
This course offers FDA and industry the unique opportunity to participate in a shared learning experience. Participants have cited FDA participation and the opportunity to hear FDA expectations and perspectives, firsthand, as one of the most valuable aspects of the learning experience.

Examples of design control tools, templates, and practices, in use by AAMI member companies, stimulate discussion and provide a practical resource for future reference. Case studies and situation analyses are used throughout the program to help participants analyze potential areas of noncompliance, identify improvements, and evaluate the various methods of managing a design control program. During this highly interactive learning experience, participants are given ample opportunity to discuss the different approaches that can be taken depending on company size or device classification.

Program At-A-Glance
The course consists of 2½ days of intensive coverage and practical application of the elements of design control.

DAY ONE
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
— Introduction to Design Control
— Scope and Applicability
— Design and Development Planning
— Design Input
— Risk Management
— Design Output
DAY TWO
8:00 AM-5:00 PM

— Design Review
— Design Verification
— Design Validation
— Software Validation
— Design Transfer and Process Validation

DAY THREE
8:00 AM-NOON

— Design Changes
— Design History File
— FDA Inspectional Approach

Who Should Attend?
Instruction is targeted to professionals involved in meeting design control requirements such as those in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, design engineering, manufacturing, operations, and members of research and development or new product development teams.

Dates & Hotels
DATE LOCATION PHONE & RATES
November 8-10, 2010 Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
Website
800-468-3533 / 619-435-6611
$199 single/double
rate through October 1, 2010
NOTE: Reservation requests should be made as soon as possible, but no later than the "rate through" date listed above. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out prior to the deadline.

Faculty

Course faculty are drawn from an experienced group of quality system professionals. All course faculty have completed an instructor training program to ensure consistency and quality from session to session. The mix of industry leaders, consultants, and FDA personnel helps to ensure a balanced presentation of the design control requirements and paths to compliance.

Fees and Registration
Fees include the textbook, The Quality System Compendium; participant notebook of course materials and case studies; relevant standards and technical information reports; pertinent FDA documents and additional references; and continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Click here to go to registration.

REGISTRATION TYPE
2010 FEES
AAMI Corporate & Institutional Members
$1685
AAMI Individual Members
$1785
Nonmembers
$2085
Government Employees
$585

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