Medical Devices Roundtable Forum 2021
Virtual Event: 8:45 AM CET
3rd February 2021
Medical Devices Roundtable Forum 2021
DAY 1|3rd February 2021
9:00 am OPENING KEYNOTE: Introduction and overview to the European medical device industry in 2021

John Shillingford
Director of Clinical Research
Afon Technology Ltd (Formerly Orsus Medical)
9:30 am Clinical data: from the evaluation of evidence according to MDR to clinical investigation to prove safety and efficacy
Paolo Silvestri, Clinical Affairs Director, Cardionovum
10:00 am PANEL DISCUSSION: Preparing for the MDR deadline: how ready are you?
- The MDR roll-out so far: how are companies preparing?
- The impact of COVID-19 on MDR implementation in medical device companies
- MDR and Brexit: coping with evolving regulatory landscape in the UK
- Is IVD ready for IVDR?
- Are the notified bodies fully prepared?
MODERATOR:
Andrew Thompson, Director of Therapy Research and Analysis, Medical Devices, GlobalData
PANELLISTS:
John Shillingford, Director of Clinical Research, Afon Technology
Paolo Silvestri, Clinical Affairs Director, Cardionovum

Andrew Thompson
Director of Therapy Research & Analysis, Medical Devices
GlobalData

John Shillingford
Director of Clinical Research
Afon Technology Ltd (Formerly Orsus Medical)
11:00 am Roundtable Topics
Each table runs twice (11:00am and 12:00pm) on the same topic. Tables are exclusive, other vendors cannot attend. Minimum 10 participants for each table.
Attendees can select up to 2 roundtables.
- The usage of real-world evidence for medical device trials – IQVIA MedTech
- Is the UK still a destination of choice for clinical evaluation? – Sarah Cooper, Business Development Manager, NIHR
- Clinical Evaluation and Post Market Clinical Follow-up under MDR – basis and practical cases – Qmed Consulting
- Regulatory Evolution in Medical Device Development – Fiona Maini, Principal, Global Compliance and Strategy, Medidata
- CERs under MDR – Common pitfalls and building adequate clinical evidence – Evnia
- Outsourcing your medical device trials: managing the sponsor-vendor relationship – Lumis
1:00 pm 121 Meeting Allocation
1:30 pm CLOSING KEYNOTE: Projections for Medical Device Clinical Trials in 2021

Robin Sutherland
Vice President, Human Resources and Clinical Operations
Renovia
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