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One and a Half-day Seminar by Ex-FDA Official: Navigating the Maze for Post-Market Compliance (Tampa, FL, US - February 1-2, 2018) - Research and Markets
[January 09, 2018]

One and a Half-day Seminar by Ex-FDA Official: Navigating the Maze for Post-Market Compliance (Tampa, FL, US - February 1-2, 2018) - Research and Markets


The "Navigating the Maze for Post-Market Compliance -- Complaint Handling, MDRs, Recalls and Proposed Guidance on FDA Risk Benefits: One and a Half-day In-Person Seminar by Ex-FDA Official" conference has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

Post-Market activities, Complaint Handling, MDRs, and Recalls are expensive, time consuming, and often lead to more serious financial consequences. Over 80% of FDA Inspection target observations for lack of compliance in these areas. Spend one and a half days in an interactive course led by Ms. Rita Hoffman (News - Alert), Former FDA CDRH Recall Branch Chief with over 36 years with FDA and leading Industry Expert, who will provide the participants with tools to minimize risk of regulatory enforcement actions.

Discover how to overcome one of the biggest obstacles device manufacturers face - how the FDA expects you to develop and implement proper handling of complaints reportable or non-reportable, product complaint handling and documentation, how and when to file Medical Device Reports (MDR), effective and appropriate communication with the appropriate regulatory agencies in the event of a recall. She will also discuss how to conduct a correction and removal actions to avoid a recall crisis, including required recordkeeping, expectation from FDA and other regulatory agencies in the event of a recall and key factors in implementing and maintaining compliance with the regulations and rel life experiences of FDA.



New course materials has been added including will be creating Standard Operating Systems for Post-Market Quality Systems (News - Alert) and what to expect from the changes in ORA with Inspection Structure Realignment

This Seminar will have you stop spinning your wheels with nonessential activities, and leave you with a comprehensive learning package that only Rita Hoffman, a former FDA CDRH Recall Branch Chief with experience across the device, drug and veterinary industries can provide.


Medical Device Reporting (MDR) and recall compliance are critical to the continue survival of all device manufacturers. The FDA is continuing their efforts to issue numerous FDA Warning Letters and serious enforcement actions, including criminal & civil penalties levied on companies that failed to properly report events and take proper corrective and removal actions. The number of device companies having their recall classified as a Class 1 (most severe) recall has surged in the past three years. Additionally, product liability and financial risks are staggering when companies fail to properly report and take action when required. This course will provide an understanding of MDR & recall compliance and the interrelationship of Complaint Handling, CAPA, and Risk Management processes. It will be beneficial to all device manufacturers and is recommended for any individuals or teams that are involved in medical device reporting (MDR) and correction & removal processes, including recalls.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how to comply with complicated Compliant Handling, MDR and Recall requirements
  • Firms MDR reporting and FDA's handling of reports
  • Company preparation in the event of a Recall, recall strategy, notification letter and communicating with the FDA
  • Minimize your risk of regulatory enforcement actions
  • Assist with the creation and maintenance of effective procedures for handling complaints, reportable events and recalls
  • Understand the relationship and interaction with other quality system elements as they relate to complaints and reportable events
  • Walk-through of case examples
  • Step-By-Step guide to designing Standard Operating Systems for communicating process for firm's success
  • Discussion of FDA's New Guidance's on Risk and how it interacts with Recalls

For more information about this conference visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9w3bzl/one_and_a?w=4


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