RAPS/TOPRA Inter-regulatory and Stakeholder Workshop: Alignment of Global ‘Combination’ Products Reg

When:  Jun 10, 2020 from 09:00 to 17:00 (ET)

In order to provide you a level of certainty in planning in the face of the COVID-19 situation, this event is now being delivered online as a virtual program. We are working with our instructors to ensure that the same learning objectives and quality of the education will be delivered regardless of this modification. RAPS is closely monitoring developments in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. See our public safety page for the latest updates.

The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) along with The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA) are partnering for their second joint workshop. The workshop will discuss different regional approaches to combination products. By bringing together Regulatory Affairs professional leaders, the workshop will provide a consistent global approach regarding the most pressing topics you need to know about MDR and 'combination' products. Our diverse panel of speakers includes representatives of the European Commission, Member State medicinal and medical device authorities, Notified Bodies, FDA officials, and industry experts to explore the complex issue of MDR.

This workshop will include a full review of the changes MDR will bring and explore the impact of the MDR on:

  • Legislative background and state of play guidance and interpretation
  • Device primary mode of action
  • Drug primary mode of action
  • Stakeholder discussion and conclusions

Don't miss your chance to have your say during this important workshop!

Registration Closes:  9 June 2020
Refund Deadline:  12 May 2020*

*Please see the cancellation policy below.

RAC Credits:  8 (Upon attending and completing the program)

Will the meeting be recorded?  Yes

Registration to 9 June 2020 
RAPS / TOPRA Members: $714
Nonmembers: $824


In order to receive your TOPRA member discount when registering for the course, please use the discount code COMBO20 during checkout

NOTE: Advance registration is required for this workshop therefore participants are encouraged to register early. Onsite registrations are not accepted.


Program Schedule:

10 June 2020

Legislative Background and State of Play Guidance & Interpretation
FDA Office of Combination Products
Background to MDR on Device-Drug and Drug-Device Combination Products in EU
EU Notified Body Perspective
Malaysian and Asia Perspective
Anvisa Perspective 
Health Canada Perspective 

Device Primary Mode of Action
Different Definitions, Classification and Data Requirements
QMS as a Common Global Requirement
Human Factors and Usability Engineering
Useful Clinical Data and Real-World Evidence

11 June 2020 

Mode of Action 
Different Definitions, Classifications, and Data Requirements
ICH Quality Documents as Common Approach – Convergence of Quality Approach for Both Types of Combination Products 
Lifecycle Management – Postmarket Changes 
Case Study: A Small Innovative Biotech Company with Breakthrough Designation Medicines Addressing Different Regional Combination Product Legislation 
Challenges for Global Development and Registration of Novel and Innovation Combination Products at a Time of Rapidly Evolving Regulations
Panel Discussion 

Stakeholder Discussion and Conclusions 
Summary of Key Points 
Speaker Panel Debate
Wrap Up

NOTE: The agenda may vary based on changing requirements.


Faculty (invited)

Gert Bos, Executive Director and Partner, Qserve Group 
Janine Jamieson, EU Editor, IPQ Publications
Barr Weiner, USFDA, Office of Combination Products 
Armin Ritzhaupt, Regulatory Affairs, European Medicines Agency (EMA) 
Mariammah Krishnasamy, Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) 
Douglas Watson, Medical Devices Directorate, Health Canada
Kim Trautman, Executive Vice President, Medical Device International Services at NSF International
Manfred Maeder, Lead, ASTM 55 CP Combination Product Working Group 
Susan Neadle, Johnson & Johnson 
Suzette Roan, Sanofi
Lee Leichter, Consultant 
Ben Stevens, Director Regulatory Affairs CMC, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Daniela Drago, Senior Director, US Regulatory Sciences at Biogen


Cancellation or Substitutions

RAPS reserves the right to cancel this program at its sole discretion. RAPS will not be responsible for travel or other costs incurred due to cancellation. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to raps@raps.org. RAPS is unable to accept cancellations by phone. Please specify the name of the person registered and event title. Due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 situation’s impact on travel our standard cancellation fees will be waived. Should you need to cancel your registration, you can apply your credit to any RAPS program for the next 12 months. Substitutions may be accepted with written approval from RAPS and must be submitted to raps@raps.org. Due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 situation, RAPS will allow substitutions up to the first day of the event.

Proof of Attendance

RAPS will send an electronic letter or a certificate of attendance upon request.

Questions

Call RAPS Solutions Center at +1 301.770.2920, Ext 200

Registration Form

If it is your preference, please use the Registration Form to register by mail, email or fax. To expedite your registration for mail orders, your employer must include a copy of the completed registration form. A RAPS online account will be created to complete your purchase if you are not a member or past customer.

Program Contact
Nichelle Sankey
nsankey@raps.org
+1 301 770 2920, Ext 291