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Software Verification and Validation for Medical Device Manufacturers
This comprehensive full-day course covers the critical topics of software verification and validation. Concepts and practices applicable to the following key areas are presented:- Software-based medical devices
- Software-based manufacturing and production equipment
- Quality System software (e.g., CAPA and Complaint Handling Systems, etc.)
This course provides practical recommendations for applying software verification and validation techniques in a manner that is both compliant and cost-effective.
Examples of procedures needed to comply with the software validation requirements of the FDA Quality System Regulation and the FDA General Principles of Software Validation Guidance document are presented. This course includes in-depth discussions of software verification techniques, such as peer reviews, and software validation techniques that can significantly improve the effectiveness of your validation testing.
In addition to medical device software, validation of software development tools, 3rd party and off-the-shelf (OTS) software, manufacturing and Quality System software is also discussed.
This course can be tailored to the specifics of your product development process. As a result, you can immediately identify areas of potential regulatory exposure. By applying the guidance and suggestions in the course, you can minimize or eliminate any potential exposure and improve the effectiveness of your software verification and validation activities.
Topics covered include:
- Regulations, Guidance, and International Standards
- Software Verification Techniques
- Techniques for Effective Peer Reviews
- Software Validation Techniques
- Validation Levels, Methods, and Types
- Validation Planning
- Validation Testing
- Common Problems
- Validation of Software Tools, Manufacturing and QMS Software
To help reinforce critical skills related to software verification, an interactive exercise is included.
