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Design Control Requirements and Industry Practice UPDATED!!

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

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. In 2006, FDA brought the course in-house to train Office of Compliance employees.

Dates & Hotels
DATE LOCATION PHONE & RATES
September 16-18 , 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 Aug 26, 2009
November 9-11 , 2009 The Westin Arlington Gateway
801 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203
Website
888-627-7076 / 703-717-6200
$209 single/double
rate through Oct 12, 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
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, 2nd ed.; 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
$1685
AAMI Individual Members
$1785
Nonmembers
$2085
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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