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Introduction to Medical Device Manufacturing

Training Benefits will include:

  • An overview of the medical device sector in Ireland / Globally
  • Explanations regarding the regulations that govern the sector
  • ISO 13485 – what is it?
  • FDA – who are they and what do they require?
  • Typical work practices required of operators
  • Expectations for technical, scientific and management staff
  • What is it like on the inside of a facility?
  • Medical Devices in operation
  • What are Class I, II and III devices?
  • Typical employment conditions
  • The controlled environment and room classifications
  • Device ideas? – How they make it onto the market
  • Device Design Systems
  • Basic Problem Solving Techniques
  • Good Manufacturing Practice.

Every participant will have the opportunity to identify their key requirements in advance of the course.

Who should attend?

Personnel who have minimal knowledge of the Medical Device Manufacturing sector and working environment but would like to understand what is expected. Suitable for personnel who may be interested in joining or converging with the medical device sector or for those who have just joined and would like a broad overview of the requirements.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About First Polymer Training Skillnet

First Polymer Training (FPT) Skillnet operates as a training network for the  Plastics Industry in Ireland and is funded under the government’s Skillnets initiative. The aim of FPT Skillnet is to deliver training that is focused on the specific needs of the plastics industry and includes certification and development.

Initiated by Plastics Ireland, FPT Skillnet’s objective is to provide technical training to polymer processors, both at our centre in Athlone and in-company as required. Our administrative and course centre is now located at 7  Centre  Court, Blyry Business and Commercial Park, Athlone.

A full range of plastics processing equipment is available including Fanuc (100 tonne Electric), Krauss Maffei (100 tonne Hydraulic) and Demag (25 tonne Hydraulic) moulding machines.  They are delighted to announce Arburg UK have replaced the ARBURG ALLROUNDER 320C 500 170 50 tonne machine with a new ARBURG ALLROUNDER 420C 1000 290 100 tonne golden Edition machine. This machine is equipped with the latest SELOGICA Direct touch screen control.

Having a full range of  plastics processing equipment on site allows FPT to deliver  intensive hands on training.

How can They meet your company’s needs?

First Polymer Training Skillnet organises a calendar of courses which are delivered at our centre in Athlone. These courses are advertised regularly. HoTheyver, if your company has specific needs They can design a course to meet those needs or modify an existing course to deliver in-company.

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