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Integrating Risk Management into the Quality System EXPANDED!!

This comprehensive course for medical device manufacturers presents risk management concepts used throughout the quality system as well as the lifecycle of the product, from design…to manufacturing…through post-production.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will have learned the basic terms of risk management, the appropriate tools for risk evaluation, FDA's expectations for submissions and compliance, as well as how to apply risk management principles to various aspects of a quality system.

Format
This 3 day program provides intensive coverage of integrating risk management practices and principles into a medical device manufacturer's quality system. This highly interactive format includes relevant examples from a broad product spectrum that demonstrate current industry practices of risk management. In addition, interactive exercises will allow participants to practice applying risk management concepts, principles, and tools throughout the product lifecycle.

Program At-A-Glance
DAY ONE
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Risk Management Throughout Product Life Cycle
Basic Terms and Concepts
ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14971:2007 Overview
Management Responsibilities
Risk Management at CDRH
DAY TWO
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Design Input
Design Output 
DAY THREE
8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Design Transfer
Overall Residual Risk
Software Risk Management
Production and Post-Production Information  

Course Materials
Participants will receive a comprehensive notebook of all training materials. Also distributed are the reference documents, ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14971:2007 - Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices, and GHTF Study Group 3's new guidance document, Implementation of Risk Management Principles and Activities within a Quality Management System.

Who Should Attend?
Instruction is targeted to quality assurance and regulatory affairs personnel, design and process engineers, manufacturing and operations managers, members of research and development or new product development teams. For participants to gain the maximum benefit from this course, it is recommended for those who have a working knowledge of the Quality System regulation and design controls or who have already attended AAMI's Quality System and Design Control courses.

Dates and Hotels
DATE LOCATION PHONE & RATES
October 19-21, 2009 San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
1250 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Website
800-228-9290 / 415-775-7555
$199 single/double
Reservation ID: AAMI
rate through Sep 28, 2009
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
This course is taught by a mix of independent experts, industry representatives experienced in risk management, and FDA personnel. These instructors provide a balanced presentation of many aspects of risk management principles and practices as described in the objectives above.

Fees and Registration
Fees include 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
2009 FEES
AAMI Corporate & Institutional Members
$1785
AAMI Individual Members
$1885
Nonmembers
$2185
Government Employees
$585

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MEMBERSHIP TYPE
2009 FEES
U.S. Individual Membership Rates
$205
Non-U.S. Individual Membership Rates
$265

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