[Webinar Series on Medical Device Safety Standards from the Basics 2025] Session 1: Medical Device Regulations and Safety Standards

UL Japan

We will be holding our popular webinar series on the introduction to safety standards for medical devices again this year, enhancing the content as always. In its third year, this time we will add new themes and incorporate the latest information, providing clear explanations of the overview of standards related to medical devices, as well as safety testing and evaluation points. We encourage you to use this as internal training for those involved in development, regulatory affairs, and quality control at medical device manufacturers. This webinar serves as an introduction to the "Webinar Series on Understanding Safety Standards for Medical Devices from the Basics," where we will introduce the regulations and standards for testing and evaluation related to safety for medical devices in major countries. We will also delve into the standards concerning usability and cybersecurity that will be applicable in Japan in 2024. We hope this will help you understand and prepare the necessary items for testing and evaluation in advance, thereby reducing the burden of applications as much as possible.

Date and time Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025
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Entry fee Free

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Testing and evaluation services related to medical devices
Providing solutions for the global market.

■ Product safety standards evaluation, testing, and certification services ■ EMC testing services ■ Software evaluation services ■ Cybersecurity testing services for medical devices ■ Biological evaluation and biocompatibility testing services ■ ISO 13485 quality management system audit and registration services
Medical device product safety standards evaluation, testing, and certification services.
Compliance with IEC 60601, IEC 61010, and various individual standards.

■ Technical consultation ■ Structural evaluation services ■ Contracted business testing ■ Testing laboratory accreditation ■ EMC testing and wireless standard testing ■ Radio wave regulations in various countries
Medical Device EMC Testing Services
Manufacturers need to demonstrate compliance with regulations regarding safety and performance requirements to ensure product safety and market entry.

The conformity of medical devices to EMC has recently become a significant issue, as it can pose a threat to life. If a product does not conform to the intended environment, it becomes difficult to ensure safety compliance and to achieve its intended effects. EMC testing evaluates the potential for interference between nearby products and the risk of injury or damage to people and the surrounding environment. Additionally, these tests assess the compatibility of devices under the intended electromagnetic environment. In many countries, EMC, radio, and radio frequency (RF) exposure and safety requirements are established. For medical products, several standards are set regarding testing, risk management, basic safety, and essential performance. For example, medical devices sold in the United States must comply with IEC 60601-1-2, 4th edition. The IEC 60601-1-2, 4th edition defines the fundamental safety and essential performance of medical devices concerning radiation and immunity to electromagnetic interference. As of the latest information, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized the 4.1 edition as a Recognized Consensus Standard in December 2023.
Biological safety testing (ISO 10993-1, FDA, USP)
Able to respond to pharmaceutical applications in various countries.

In biological safety testing, regulatory authorities in each country require certification of ISO/IEC 17025 and test results conducted under GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) conditions at the time of application. UL Solutions' testing laboratory is accredited by IAS (International Accreditations Service, Inc.) of the United States, a member organization of ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) MRA (Mutual Recognition Arrangement), and is valid when regulatory authorities in various countries demand accredited and GLP-compliant testing and evaluation.
Biological evaluation and biocompatibility testing services
In addition to the ISO 10993 series, it is possible to comply with FDA guidance, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare guidelines, and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

■ Biological evaluation plan and report (including toxicity evaluation) ■ Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993/USP87, USP88) ■ Chemical analysis testing (ISO 10993-18) ■ Biocompatibility evaluation of respiratory gas pathways (ISO 18562) ■ Validation of cleaning and disinfection processes (ISO 17664-1 and -2, ISO 15883-5, ANSI/AAMI ST98 (US), etc.) ■ Validation of sterilization processes (steam sterilization) (ISO 17665-1) ■ Aseptic barrier systems and packaging systems (ISO 11607-1) ■ Peel testing (EN 868-5), burst testing (ASTM F 2054/F2054M-13), bubble testing (ASTM F 2096-11) ■ Air permeability testing and microbiological airtightness testing ■ Transportation testing and quality control of packaging materials ■ Packaging validation (ISO 11607-2)