2023 MGMC Mini-Conference
Ethicon Medical Research Institute, Cincinnati
23–24 August 2023
The MGMC Mini-Conference for 2023 focused on a review of key points from the group’s two white papers, including breakout sessions on regulatory compliance, shipping and logistics, end-user disinfection, and customer expectations. Attendees also had opportunities to review and comment on the harmonized Medtech Material Application Questionnaire/Design Form and OneMD Material e-Cert Form, now available here. Day two of the conference opened a new topic for the medical plastics community, with sessions focused on strategies for sustainability. Presentations discussed packaging, design, and pricing for sustainability.
- Agenda – Download PDF
- Anim J, Posgai M. 2023 Medical-Grade Material Definition Mini-Conference Summary. Cincinnati: Ethicon, 2023. Available Here.
- Guidelines for Medical Grade Definition, Part 2: Regulatory Compliance, Shipping and Logistics, End-User Disinfection, and Customer Expectations. Cincinnati: North America Medical-Grade Materials Consortium, 2023. Available Here.
- Richtlinien für die Definition von „medical-grade Material,“ Teil 2: Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften, Versand und Logistik, Endnutzer-Desinfektion und Kundenerwartungen. Cincinnati: North America Medical-Grade Materials Consortium, 2023. German Translation Available Here.
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Day 1
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Day 2
MD&M West SPE MPD MiniTec Conference
Anaheim Convention Center
6–7 February 2023
- Anim J, Klein R. Establishing and Maintaining Biological Safety of Medical Devices per ISO 10993-1:2018: A Long and Tortured Process. Presentation at MD&M West SPE MPD MiniTec Conference, Anaheim, CA, 6–7 February 2023. Available Here.
