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Risk management system for medical devices

Summary

In the course, students will gain a thorough understanding of the principles and concepts underlying risk management, as well as the tools and techniques used to identify and assess the risks associated with medical devices, as well as understand the regulatory environment for medical devices and the risk management requirements set out in regulations such as ISO 14971. Students will also learn how to assess and mitigate risks associated with medical devices throughout the product life cycle, including design, manufacture, distribution and use, including evaluating the effectiveness of risk management plans and identifying areas for improvement.

Literature

1. LEPAKHIN, K. V. Medical Device Regulations–Global Overview and Guiding Principles. WHO, Geneva, 2003.
2. REGULATION (EU) 2017/745 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC

Presentation from lectures

Advised literature

1. ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices — Quality management systems — Requirements for regulatory purposes
2. ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices

Other applicable regulations and standards


Language of instruction čeština
Code 660-2007
Abbreviation SŘRZP
Course title Risk management system for medical devices
Coordinating department Centre for Advanced Innovation Technologies
Course coordinator Ing. Lukáš Peter, Ph.D.