
FDA Medical Device Regulations

Course Overview
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Duration: 4 modules × 2 hours + 4 hours homework = 12 total hours
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Target Audience: Regulatory affairs professionals, quality managers, US market entrants
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Certificate: Professional Development Certificate of Completion

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
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Navigate FDA device classification and pathways
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Understand premarket submission requirements
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Implement Quality System Regulation (QSR)
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Manage post-market obligations and reporting
Module 1:
FDA Device Classification and Pathways
(2 hours)
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Device classification system (Class I, II, III)
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510(k) premarket notification process
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Premarket approval (PMA) requirements
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De Novo classification pathway
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Homework: Device classification and pathway determination exercise
Module 2:
remarket Submissions and Review
(2 hours)
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510(k) submission preparation
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Predicate device selection and comparison
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Clinical data requirements
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FDA review process and timelines
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Homework: 510(k) submission outline development
Module 3:
Quality System Regulation (21 CFR 820)
(2 hours)
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QSR requirements overview
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Design controls implementation
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Production and process controls
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CAPA system requirements
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Homework: Design control procedure development for FDA compliance
Module 4:
Post-Market Requirements and Inspections
(2 hours)
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Medical device reporting (MDR)
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FDA inspection preparation
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483 observations and responses
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Recall procedures and field actions
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Homework: FDA inspection readiness checklist completion