LTR 91: International conference on medical device safety risk management

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. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conference and Guest02:57 Overview of the International Safety Risk Management Conference05:53 Keynote Speakers and Topics09:08 AI and Cybersecurity in Medical Devices11:50 Post-Market Risk Management Challenges15:09 Global Regulatory Perspectives17:57 Designing Safety into Medical Devices20:49 Networking and Collaboration Opportunities23:58 Closing Remarks and Key TakeawaysIf you enjoyed this podcast, consider subscribing to the Let’s Talk Risk! newsletter.Suggested links:* International conference on medical device safety risk management.* LTR: Key themes in risk management and an upcoming conference. 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.KeywordsSafety risk management, medical devices, conference, AI, cybersecurity, post-market, regulatory, design, networking, collaborationAbout Bijan ElahiBijan 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.Let’s Talk Risk! with Dr. Naveen Agarwal is a weekly live audio event on LinkedIn, where we talk about risk management related topics in a casual, informal way. Join us at 11:00 am EST every Friday on LinkedIn.DisclaimerInformation 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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naveenagarwalphd.substack.com/subscribe