On April 29, 2024, SGS hosted an enlightening webinar titled "Transitioning from MDD to MDR: Ensuring Compliance for Medical Device Manufacturing in the Middle East," featuring Zahid Mahmood, a Medical Device Lead Auditor from SGS Pakistan.
This insightful session was tailored for professionals in the medical device industry across the Middle East, including regulatory affairs specialists, quality assurance managers, and senior management from different countries like Pakistan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
The webinar provided a comprehensive look into the significant regulatory changes with the shift from the Medical Device Directive (MDD) to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), marking a critical update in regulatory frameworks that affect all corners of the medical device sector.
Webinar Agenda Highlights
- Overview of MDR: Participants gained a deep understanding of the scope and objectives of the MDR, setting the stage for detailed discussions on compliance.
- Transitioning from MDD to MDR/Key Changes: The session highlighted the key regulatory changes and their substantial impacts on manufacturers.
- MDR Transition Timeline: Zahid Mahmood outlined the critical deadlines and milestones that manufacturers need to meet.
- MDR in SGS: The webinar detailed how SGS supports medical device manufacturers in their transition and ongoing compliance efforts.
- Key Stages for Transition: Practical steps were provided to help manufacturers achieve compliance with the new MDR.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where Zahid Mahmood answered pressing questions from the audience, making the webinar not only informative but also highly engaging.
For those who missed the live session or wish to revisit the detailed discussions, the webinar recording is available on demand.
We encourage all interested parties to watch the recording to gain valuable insights and practical guidance on the MDR transition. For further information or personalized assistance, feel free to reach out to our experts at SGS.
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