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NSF International Health Sciences Medical Device Experts to Present at MEDTEC Europe

NSF experts to focus on regulations and best practices in medical device manufacturing and design

NSF International, a global public health organization, will present and exhibit at MEDTEC Europe, an event focusing on the latest product developments, research and innovations in healthcare. The NSF Health Sciences Division offers global training, consulting, auditing, GMP and GLP testing, certification, R&D and regulatory guidance for the pharmaceutical, medical device and dietary supplement industries.

Also known as the International Exhibition for European Medical Device Manufacturers, MEDTEC Europe (3rd June-5th June in Stuttgart, Germany) brings together medical device companies and advanced technology providers to discuss the latest product developments, research and innovations in medical device design and manufacturing. Three experts from NSF International’s Health Sciences Medical Device team will present on key topics including strategies focused risk, quality and validation as well as compliance with European Union and global regulations.

• Serving as the Risk, Quality and Validation session chair, James Pink, VP Europe, NSF Health Sciences - Medical Devices (United Kingdom) will open each three-day session highlighting important topics. These topics will include evolving quality standards, best practices in testing, risk management strategy solutions, and how to effectively implement a manufacturing practices plan that includes test reporting and process validation.

• Yvonne Middlefell, Executive Director United Kingdom Regulatory Affairs, NSF Health Sciences - Medical Devices will discuss the impact of new proposed medical devices legislation for European and global markets during the EU and Global Regulations, Market Trends and Access Considerations session on Tuesday, 3rd June.

• Dr. Alastair Selby, Biomedical and Regulatory Sciences Consultant, NSF Health Sciences - Medical Devices (United Kingdom) will present a case study on step-by-step integration of risk management in the product lifecycle as part of the Risk, Quality and Validation session on Wednesday, 4th June.

Representatives from NSF International will be at stand 3H32 at MEDTEC Europe so feel free to stop by to learn more about our services

More info about the event and NSF’s Health Sciences service offerings can be found at www.nsf.org.