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MedTech Lifecycle Seminar: Design, Validation & Regulatory Compliance

Event

October 13, 2026 - October 15, 2026

Price

$195 - $400 per person
See registration details at the bottom of this page.

Location

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
Av de las Americas, Costado Norte Estadio Nacional San Jose
10108, San Jose Costa Rica

Contact Information

Mike Pizzi
+1 (801) 290-7524
[email protected]


Learn how to achieve more successful testing outcomes by attending our MedTech Lifecycle Seminar: Design, Validation & Regulatory Compliance. The aim of this three-day seminar is to provide MedTech professionals the opportunity to establish or refresh their fundamental testing knowledge and, thereby, achieve more efficient, accurate, and effective testing outcomes.

Seminar participants will enjoy classes taught by industry-leading advisors from Nelson Labs and Sterigenics.

This seminar is RAPS and ASQ approved and is eligible for 12 RAC and 1.2 ASQ credit hours. Courses may also qualify for AAMI credit hours.*

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Download the agenda here: Seminar Agenda

Day 1: Regulatory Strategy & Quality Systems

QMSR Transition

Speaker: Jordan Elder, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance Associates (RCA)

Jordan Elder


ISO 13485 & Audit Readiness

Speaker: Jordan Elder, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance Associates (RCA)

Jordan Elder


Risk Management Workshop (ISO 14971)

Speaker: Jordan Elder, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance Associates (RCA)

Jordan Elder


FDA guidance on categories of sterilization processes and changing between sterilization modalities

Speaker: Martell Winters RM/SM (NRCM), CISS-RAD, Nelson Labs


Updates to 10993-1 on risk assessments for biocompatibility

Speaker: Robert Mueller, Nelson Labs

Photo of Robert Mueller.


Roundtable Discussion

Speakers: all presenters


Day 2: The Testing & Validation Intensive

Biocompatibility Deep Dive (ISO 10993)

Speaker: Robert Mueller, Nelson Labs

Photo of Robert Mueller.


Packaging Validation (ISO 11607)

Speaker: Martell Winters RM/SM (NRCM), CISS-RAD, Nelson Labs


Microbiology & Sterilization Science

Speakers:

Martell Winters RM/SM (NRCM), CISS-RAD, Nelson Labs

Yesi Frago, General Manager, Sterigenics

 


Product Lifecycle Case study incorporating all aspects of testing and regulatory

Speakers: all presenters


Day 3: Infrastructure, Software & Global Access

Software Validation & Cybersecurity

Speaker: Jordan Elder, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance Associates (RCA)

Jordan Elder


Global Market Entry (US/EU/UK/JP)

Speaker: Jordan Elder, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance Associates (RCA)

Jordan Elder


Facility Briefing & Sterigenics Site Tour


Registration Details:

Choose between attending all three days or any one or two!

Select which days when you register:

1 day – $195

2 days – $325

3 days – $400

Deadline for all registrations is October 2, 2026.

Groups of three or more may contact Mike Pizzi at [email protected] or +1 (801) 290-7524 for information about discounted pricing.

Hotel Accommodations: 

Guests planning to stay on location may coordinate their hotel reservation with Hilton San Jose La Sabana.

Please note that the seminar registration fee does not include hotel accommodations.

Other Details: 

Lunch and refreshments will be served daily and are included in the seminar package.

*As with all RAPS, ASQ, and AAMI credit hours, it is the responsibility of the individual to keep record of course participation and materials.

Seminar Cancellation Policy