The fast-paced growth and innovation of the medical devices industry is forcing medtech engineers to reinvent themselves and think outside the box in all the aspects of their new devices developments. One of the most critical work streams being the experimentation and qualification of new materials composing future devices.
For more than 60 years since its first use in the medical device sector, silicone continues to be used in new applications and remains a cornerstone of innovation in healthcare. Novel formulations of silicone are now set to meet the challenges of tomorrow: IVD (In-Vitro Diagnostic), POCT (Point-of-Care-Testing), biosensors, minimally invasive surgery, wearable medical devices, 3D printed devices…
Even though the MedTech industry is one of the fastest progressing one, developments are slowed down by regulatory hurdles preventing engineers to experiment and qualify new materials at the required pace. This leads the industry to reusing the same already qualified materials for decades, limiting its innovation potential. The current world economy also strikes the MedTech companies in their supply chain, making it harder than ever to bet on a new material supplier.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Improve your knowledge in Silicones Chemistry
- Know more about novel silicone materials creating new opportunities for Medtech innovations
- Approach regulatory qualification prerequisites for FDA
- Identify which supply chain criteria to consider when partnering with a new material manufacturer
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