Summary: AAMI and ASTM International are co-sponsoring The Healthcare Innovation Workshop on November 12, 2024, focusing on future biotechnology standards in medical device manufacturing. The event aims to identify knowledge gaps and foster collaboration among industry leaders.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop will address standards related to biotechnology, promoting collaboration and identifying gaps in the field.
  • Presentations from industry leaders and collaborative group activities will guide the discussion on improving standards in medical device manufacturing.

AAMI and ASTM International are co-sponsoring The Healthcare Innovation Workshop, which will focus on the future of industry standards related to biotechnology and medical device manufacturing.

Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Biotechnology Standards

The event will address the future of industry standards in biotechnology within the medical device industry. It aims to identify knowledge gaps and promote collaboration among regulators, scientists, and members of the medical device industry.

The Healthcare Innovation Workshop will be held on November 12, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, in Orlando, Fla. It targets researchers, policymakers, and medical device manufacturers who work on biotechnology and medical devices. Topics discussed will include modeling, process control, materials testing, and more.

Workshop Agenda and Key Participants

The agenda features:

  • Presentations from ASTM vice president Brian Meincke, AAMI’s vice president of standards Matt Williams, and Johnson & Johnson strategic leader John Logar.
  • Collaborative group activities to identify gaps and opportunities in the standards development process.
  • Breakout sessions focused on solutions and action plans.

Opportunity for AAMI Members to Shape Future Standards

AAMI president and CEO Pamela Arora emphasized the importance of this workshop, stating it provides AAMI members an opportunity to influence the future of medical device standards.

“AAMI’s mission includes global collaboration in the development and implementation of standards that promote the use of safe and effective health technology,” said Arora. “This opportunity to partner with ASTM to identify gaps and barriers to innovation in standards development will help AAMI and ASTM address our missions’ objectives.”

For more information and registration, visit the event website.