Webinar Duration: 60 minutes

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SPEAKER: David R. Dills

OVERVIEW:
This Webinar will provide a substantive overview and outline differences between the Technical File and Design Dossier for those device firms dealing with the global regulatory landscape.

Areas covered in the session:
– Learn the differences between the Tech File and Dossier and why the construction phase is so important
– Compile the EU Technical File or Design Dossier and ensure Format and Content expectations are addressed appropriately
– Understand why Design Dossier is viewed as a subset of the Tech Documentation with emphasis on “design”
– Determine exactly which materials need to be assembled
– NB must examine the application for examination of the design dossier and, if the product conforms to the relevant provisions of the Directive, issue the application with an – EC design-dossier certificate
– Review all existing documentation in support of meeting the applicable Essential Requirements of the Directive(s)
– Determine applicable standards and address company-specific SOPs for constructing and managing your files
– European Norms and Standards and other documents supporting Technical Files and Design Dossiers
– Guidance on Design-Dossier Examination and Report Content

Who will benefit: This webinar will provide valuable assistance and guidance to medical device companies responsible for constructing and managing their Technical Files and Design Dossiers. Employees who will benefit include:
– All levels of management and departmental representatives and those who desire a better understanding or a “refresh” overview; however, it is assumed that customers/attendees have some prior MDD and CE Mark background as applicable
– Regulatory

SPEAKER PROFILE:
David R. Dills,Global Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Consultant currently provides regulatory affairs and compliance consultative services for early-stage and established Class I/II/III device, IVD, biopharmaceutical, cosmetics and nutraceutical manufacturers on the global landscape, and has an accomplished record with more than 27 years of experience in the areas of Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Quality Systems. He has been previously employed, with increasing responsibilities by device manufacturers and consultancies, including a globally recognized CRO and has worked directly with manufacturers engaged in compliance remediation activities involving consent decrees, CIA’s, warning letters, and customer generated compliance events, conducts QS, regulatory, compliance assessments/audits and FDA Mock Inspections for State of Readiness.

He has been directly involved with constructing, reviewing, and remediating regulatory submissions, U.S. Agent for OUS companies, works closely with the key stakeholders and Agency/Center Reviewers regarding submission meetings and negotiations; clinical affairs/CTM and provides regulatory submissions and post-market project leadership and guidance covering multiple therapeutic and medical specialties based on classification. He has a strong background in the interpretation and applicability of FDA and international regulations, leads activities for the registration and approval process and working with the Agencies in Asia Pacific, EMEA and The Americas, including FDA, European Medicines Agency–EMA, MHRH, ANVISA, PMDA, MOH, CFDA, TGA, and Health Canada and works with management on regulatory strategies and plans supporting a company’s commercialization strategy. He directs and leads efforts for PM support involving all phases of the premarketing to postmarketing; establishes Medical Device Single Audit (MDSAP), UDI, and Digital Marketing/Promotion/Advertising compliance strategies; lead efforts regarding AE/Incident Reporting, all aspects of Postmarketing Surveillance and Vigilance Reporting; establish QMS and documentation systems for GxP compliance; ISO 13485 registration and CE Mark, Technical File, Design Dossier and CER consultation; and facilitates multi-country product registrations and licensing.

He recommends action to senior leadership to ensure effective resolution for manufacturers to achieve sustainable and proven compliant systems. Background encompasses broad capabilities in quality systems; documentation development and remediation; regulatory oversight and governance; design controls; CAPA investigations; GxP training; software embedded medical devices/all aspects of SW/SDLC and process validation with compliance oversight; supplier management; and demonstrates credible experience to optimize business performance through proactive strategies to mitigate compliance exposure. Mr. Dills has served on the Faculty Advisory Board for the Pharmaceutical Training Institute, Editorial Advisory Boards for Software Quality Professional and the Institute of Validation Technology (IVT), publisher of the Journal of GXP Compliance and Journal of Validation Technology and on the Readers’ Board for Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry and Medical Product Manufacturing News and was nominated and accepted for inclusion into the 2005-2006 Strathmore’s Who’s Who of Professionals.

Mr. Dills has authored and published validation, regulatory and compliance-related articles, commentaries and technical guides, and is an accomplished global industry presenter. Mr. Dills’ academic degrees include Environmental Science and Biology. He is a former Chair and Co- Chair of ASQ’s Section 1506 and affiliated with the Biomedical Division, RAPS, AdvaMed, PDA, ISPE, and other industry working groups.