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Medical Device Design and Regulation
1. Introduction to Medical Device Engineering
2. The Medical Device Lifecycle
3. Regulatory Foundations
4. Medical Device Classification
5. The Design and Development Process
6. Quality Management Systems
7. Risk Management
8. Materials and Biocompatibility
9. Pre-Clinical Testing
10. Clinical Evaluation and Trials
11. Regulatory Submission Pathways
12. Labeling and Instructions for Use
13. Post-Market Surveillance and Activities
14. Specialized Topics in Medical Device Design
Regulatory Foundations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Structure and Functions
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Responsibilities and Scope
Device Classification and Oversight
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Key Provisions for Devices
Amendments Affecting Devices
Code of Federal Regulations
Title 21 CFR Part 820
Quality System Requirements
Enforcement and Inspections
Title 21 CFR Part 812
Requirements for Clinical Investigations
Sponsor and Investigator Responsibilities
Title 21 CFR Part 814
PMA Application Process
Post-Approval Requirements
Title 21 CFR Part 807
Registration and Listing
510(k) Submission Process
International Regulatory Bodies and Standards
European Union Medical Device Regulation
Scope and Applicability
Conformity Assessment Procedures
Notified Bodies
International Organization for Standardization
ISO 13485
Structure and Requirements
Certification Process
ISO 14971
Risk Management Principles
Integration with QMS
International Medical Device Regulators Forum
Mission and Activities
Harmonization Efforts
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