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LTR 91: International conference on medical device safety risk management
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LTR 91: International conference on medical device safety risk management

Bijan Elahi talks about the upcoming International Conference no Medical Device Safety Risk Management in Amsterdam, April 23-25, 2025.

Summary

“People who were passionate about this subject (safety risk management) and were enthusiastic about it, we got together and said ‘let’s just create a conference for MedTech’, and we did.”

In this Let’s Talk Risk! conversation, Naveen Agarwal interviews Bijan Elahi, a leading authority in safety risk management of medical devices. They discuss the upcoming International Safety Risk Management Conference in Amsterdam, focusing on its significance, key speakers, and topics such as AI, cybersecurity, and post-market risk management. The conversation highlights the importance of networking, collaboration, and continuous learning in the medical device industry.

Listen to the full 30-minute podcast or jump to a section of interest listed below.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Conference and Guest

02:57 Overview of the International Safety Risk Management Conference

05:53 Keynote Speakers and Topics

09:08 AI and Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

11:50 Post-Market Risk Management Challenges

15:09 Global Regulatory Perspectives

17:57 Designing Safety into Medical Devices

20:49 Networking and Collaboration Opportunities

23:58 Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways

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Key Takeaways

  • The International Safety Risk Management Conference is a unique event focused on medical devices.

  • The conference will feature keynotes from FDA representatives and industry experts.

  • AI and cybersecurity are critical topics in medical device safety.

  • Post-market risk management presents significant challenges for the industry.

  • Networking opportunities at the conference can enhance professional growth.

  • Designing safety into medical devices from the start is essential.

  • The medical device industry is still evolving compared to other sectors like aerospace.

  • Collaboration among industry professionals can lead to better risk management practices.

  • The conference will offer both in-person and online participation options.

  • Early bird registration is available for attendees.

Keywords

Safety risk management, medical devices, conference, AI, cybersecurity, post-market, regulatory, design, networking, collaboration

About Bijan Elahi

Bijan Elahi is the founder of MedTech Safety and a globally recognized expert on safety risk management of medical devices. Bijan is a technical fellow, and an affiliate professor at Drexel University, USA. Bijan is also a lecturer at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, where he teaches risk management to doctoral students in engineering. He is a frequently invited speaker at international professional conferences, and is also a contributor to ISO 14971, the international standard on the application of risk management to medical devices. He has trained over 10,000 people worldwide and his book Safety Risk Management of Medical Devices, now in its second edition, is a bestseller.

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Disclaimer

Information and insights presented in this podcast are for educational purposes only, and not as legal advice. Views expressed by all speakers are their own and do not reflect those of their respective organizations.

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