Thor Rollins, Biocompatibility Expert and Consultation Manger
Agenda:
Thor Rollins will present the latest information on standards affecting materials selection for medical device manufacturers at the 2014 MD&M West Conference. Thor is a Biocompatibility Expert and Consulting Manager at Nelson Laboratories in Salt Lake City, Utah. His presentation will include:
- An overview of changes to last year’s FDA draft document, including rationale for the changes and how the draft may affect medical device manufacturers
- Strategies and considerations for selecting materials for devices before development or early in the development cycle
- What medical device manufacturers can do to proactively ensure materials are safe before the design stage
- A summary of qualification processes required to ensure the safety of materials
Take Away:
- Attendees will learn how to make smarter choices while selecting materials for medical devices, allowing them to save time and money later in the validation process
- Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the FDA’s intentions regarding implementation of ISO 10993, helping them be prepared before the FDA draft becomes an official guidance document
Details:
Thor will present for approximately one hour at the Nelson Laboratories classroom in 208AB on February 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM.
Register at www.canontradeshows.com/expo/west14/conference-nelson-rsvp.html
Nelson Laboratories website: www.nelsonlabs.com
