3 ECTS credits
90 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4024454DNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Electronics and Informatics
Educational team
Patrick SEGERS (course titular)
Decaan IR
Activities and contact hours
18 contact hours Lecture
18 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

This course provides an introduction to the European medical device legislation for both medical devices and in vitro diagnostics, to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex regulatory landscape governing medical devices in Europe. The course will also touch upon the basics of United States regulations (FDA). Particular attention will be paid to device qualification and classification, risk management, general safety and performance requirements, and quality management according to ISO 13485 standards, in particular activities such as design and development, including usability, and verification and (limited) validation.

Course material
Digital course material (Recommended) : Syllabus + powerpoint slides
Practical course material (Recommended) : Syllabus + powerpoint slides
Additional info

Didactic techniques: lectures, self-study, tasks, discussion groups

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

Starting competencies: Students should have a bachelor degree in Engineering, Physics, Law, Industrial design

Final competences

Understanding of the key regulatory frameworks governing medical devices at national and international levels, in particular the European Union.

Ability to interpret and apply the European medical device legislation to ensure compliance in the development, manufacturing and marketing of devices.

Ability to create and evaluate technical documentation required for regulatory submissions, including the application of design controls, verification and validation, risk management, and labeling.

Understanding the framework of a Quality Management System (QMS) according to regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 13485

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 70% of the final mark.
Practical Exam determines 30% of the final mark.

Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • oral exam with a relative weight of 70 which comprises 70% of the final mark.

Within the Practical Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • permanent evaluation with a relative weight of 30 which comprises 30% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

Open book exam

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Startplan
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Radiation Physics
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Sensors and Medical Devices
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Neuro-Engineering
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Standaard traject (NIEUW)
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Artificial intelligence and Digital Health