2022 MGMC Mini-Conference
Ethicon Medical Research Institute, Cincinnati
17 August 2022
Recognizing that current guidelines for polymers are driven predominantly by the automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas industries—offering little or no basis for considering issues that might affect patient safety—one of the key objectives of the MGMC Mini-Conference for 2022 was to establish a seat for the medtech industry within the portfolio of North American polymer producers. The conference continued work toward creating the first harmonized standard for defining materials suitable for use in medical devices; introduced the concept of vendor-led material prescreening (initial biocompatibility testing, chemical compliance certification, sustainable chemistries), and discussed the need to expand the timing for notification of change and opportunities for last-time buys.
- Agenda – Download PDF
- Anim J, Torain S. Medical-Grade Material Definition Mini-Conference Summary. Cincinnati: Ethicon, 2022. Available Here.
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