Expert Insights

AAMI Expert Insights are interactive, virtual presentations from leading industry experts on topics critical to your success. New Expert Insights are being developed every month—check back often to find the latest offerings!

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Lean Six Sigma Core Concepts for HTM Professionals (November 2024)

Nov 4 to Nov 20, 2024

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Pre/Post Market QMS Considerations for AI/ML-Enabled Medical Devices (Nov 2024)

Nov 12 to Nov 12, 2024

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Statistical Process Control (SPC) Charts - A World Class Tool (Nov 2024)

Nov 13 to Nov 13, 2024

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The Essential Elements of HFE in the Product Development Process (Nov 2024)

Nov 14 to Nov 14, 2024

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Diagnostic AI Testing Best Practices for Regulatory Submissions (Nov 2024)

Nov 18 to Nov 18, 2024

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Mastering HTM Accreditation Compliance: Stress Less, Achieve More (Dec 2024)

Dec 3 to Dec 5, 2024

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Understanding ANSI/AAMI SW96:2023 - Security Risk Management Guidance (Dec 2024)

Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2024

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Mastering SaMD: Navigating Regulations & The Product Lifecycle (Jan 2025)

Jan 21 to Jan 23, 2025

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Navigating ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 - Guidance for Water Quality (Feb 2025)

Feb 19 to Feb 19, 2025

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Chemical Characterization of Medical Devices Workshop (Feb 2025)

Feb 24 to Feb 27, 2025

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Chemical Characterization of Medical Devices Workshop

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the chemical characterization process essential for assessing the biocompatibility of medical devices. Participants will gain insight into the latest regulatory expectations worldwide, with a focus on compliance with ISO 10993-17, ISO 10993-18, and industry best practices. 
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Diagnostic AI Testing Best Practices for Regulatory Submissions

This course explores testing strategies and study design considerations for diagnostic AI models requiring premarket clearance by regulatory bodies like the USA FDA, EU MDR, and those adhering to ISO 13485 standards. Focusing on detection AI, the training covers bench and clinical testing, emphasizing their roles in bias mitigation, clinical effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

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Pre Post Market QMS Considerations for AI-ML-Enabled Medical Devices

This course offers a comprehensive overview of Quality Management System (QMS) considerations essential for the development and regulatory approval of diagnostic AI models classified as medical devices. It is specifically tailored for AI models requiring premarket clearance by the U.S. FDA, EU MDR, and other regulatory bodies that mandate adherence to ISO 13485 standards. 


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TIR101 How Do IV Smart Pumps Really Work Only the Patient Knows

This webinar features an insightful discussion between a technical specialist, Bob, and a clinical specialist, Jeannine, focusing on the various factors that influence the accuracy of infusion pumps. The session will highlight the importance of the new TIR101 testing, which provides crucial data to help healthcare professionals make informed decisions at the bedside.

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The Essential Elements of Human Factors Engineering in the Product Development Process

This course offers a concise overview of Human Factors (HF) in medical device design, focusing on its integration across all stages of product development, from concept to post-market surveillance (PMS).


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Statistical Process Control SPC Charts - A World Class Tool

Have you ever accused your associates of over-reacting to the slightest changes in production, corrective actions, complaint monitoring, or servicing? Or worse yet, have folks in your organization over-looked obvious trends in those key areas? This webinar will provide a valid statistical procedure that is so simple, you won’t even know that you are applying statistics -- all the time.  Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts are highly graphical tools applied in world-class organizations.

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Strategic Design & Implementation of a Cost of Poor Quality Program

Hidden costs from poor quality can significantly impact your company's profitability. Our specialized training program is designed to uncover and address the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), which encompasses all financial losses due to product defects and service failures, including scrap, rework, repair, and warranty claims. This course will help you understand how COPQ affects your profit margins and how to communicate these impacts effectively to management.

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Risk Management for Machine Learned Enabled Devices

Machine learning systems can fail in unusual and unexpected ways, when compared to traditional software products. This course will highlight those differences and will also provide a snapshot of the current standards and regulatory landscape associated with the risk of machine learning enabled medical devices.

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Reprocessing for Medical Devices

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization validation of medical devices requiring those processes before clinical use to ensure patient safety.
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Transitioning to the FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)

The FDA recognizes the benefits of harmonization with other regulatory authorities, and it has determined that ISO 13485:2016, the globally recognized standard for a medical device organization’s QMS, is substantially similar to the current version of 21 CFR Part 820 which became effective in 1996.

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Mastering SaMD: Navigating Regulations & The Product Lifecycle

SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) is one of the fastest growing types of Medical Devices in the world.  This is creating a unique situation where traditional software companies are now becoming Medical Device Manufactures (MDMs) and traditional MDMs are developing more and more software.  


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Key Updates: AAMI ST58:2024 – Guidance for Chemical Sterilization

Join us as we go over all the major updates regarding processing (gaseous sterilization, liquid chemical sterilization, and high-level disinfectants) for reusable medical devices. The current version of AAMI ST58 was due for revision, as it was last updated in 2013. These updates will improve safety for personnel performing the processing and enhance patient outcome and experiences with the newly revised guidance.

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Understanding AAMI TIR99 – Guidance on Ultrasound Probe Processing

This training program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safe and effective processing of dilators, transesophageal and ultrasound probes, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Technical Information Report (TIR) 99.

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Machine Learning for Medical Devices

With the rise in Big Data and increased horsepower of computing platforms, there is a surge in the development of Machine Learning-based Medical Devices (MLMD.) As with any new technology, there are many benefits, risks, and challenges in the safe and effective development and adoption of MLMD. 
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Key Updates AAMI TIR162023 - Microbial Factors for EO Sterilization

In response to the growing emphasis on sustainable EO sterilization practices, this course navigates the evolving landscape by exploring alternative validation methods beyond the traditional half cycle overkill approach.
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Navigating AAMI TIR106:2024 – Understanding Product Bioburden Data

This educational training session aims to familiarize participants with the newly established AAMI Technical Information Report (TIR), AAMI TIR106:2023, Microbiological methods — Understanding and Use of Product Bioburden Data. 

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Understanding ANSI - AAMI SW962023 – Security Risk Management Guidance

The creation and integration of security risk management processes into an existing medical device manufacturer’s quality management system is a difficult task.  This training will provide the framework for the required engineers and managers across differing domains to plan and execute this update. 
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Radiology Equipment Servicing 101 for HTM Professionals

This is a comprehensive training program for individuals seeking expertise in radiology equipment repair. Radiology plays a crucial role in modern healthcare, and maintaining the functionality of digital radiological equipment is vital for accurate diagnosis of a variety of ailments, injuries, and overall patient care.
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FMEA Without Tears

There are many books, articles, and standards published on Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA). Unfortunately, when professionals in the field are asked about their experiences with FMEA, they often talk about the pain and suffering involved in the application. So, should we abandon this risk analysis tool because it is just too hard to use or too easy to misuse? 
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Lean Six Sigma Core Concepts for HTM Professionals (March 2024)

Develop foundational knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and its application in healthcare technology through our six-session course. Covering fundamental phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control, you'll master crucial topics such as root cause analysis, statistical methods, data collection, and process improvement.
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Navigating ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 - Guidance for Water Quality

This educational training session aims to familiarize participants with the newly established AAMI standard ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023, Water for the processing of medical devices. The training will comprehensively cover the content of the document, enabling end-users to effectively incorporate the recommendations outlined in the new standard.
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Key Updates: AAMI TIR45:2023 - Guidance on Agile Practices

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Validation of Analytical Procedures - Made Easy

Suppose you have a complex piece of laboratory equipment, or you are manufacturing a diagnostic medical device. A critical question is: “How do you know that you can trust measurements from those instruments?”  This course will provide a working knowledge of Validation of Analytical Procedures. This very valuable statistical methodology is essential for laboratories and certain diagnostic medical devices. 
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Acceptance Sampling Plans - Cutting Through the Jungle

To the casual observer, Acceptance Sampling Plans can be incredible complex and hard to apply. Worse yet, the subject is a jungle with non-intuitive jargon and crazy acronyms. So why bother? 
The key advantage is that Sampling Plans can save time, money and resources. It certainly answers the question: “How much is enough?”
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Risk-Based Computer Software Assurance Approach for PPQS

AAMI is presenting a 2-part webinar on the Risk-Based Computer Software Assurance (CSA) approach for Production, Process and Quality System Software (PPQS) that is detailed in the expected proposed FDA Draft Guidance. This part lecture / part interactive webinar will help you leverage critical thinking to greatly reduce the effort and cost of software validation.

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Medical Device Cybersecurity 101 for HTM Professionals

While advancements in medical technology in recent years have led to great improvements in healthcare delivery, those same technology advancements are also creating new cybersecurity risks that, if not properly mitigated, could produce disastrous effects for healthcare organizations and their patients.  
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Test Method Validation: Tools and Methods to Meet FDA Requirements

Test Method Validation (TMV) is not only an FDA regulatory requirement, but also key to quality and financial success for a firm. After applying TMV, a firm saved $40 million. Another firm lost a $1 billion contract because they consistently shipped defective product – and the solution was easy using TMV. It all boils down to: How do you know that you have quality if you cannot measure?
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Mastering HTM Accreditation Compliance: Stress Less, Achieve More

This comprehensive training is specifically designed for HTM leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and strategies needed to achieve regulatory compliance in healthcare technology management (HTM). It covers relevant regulatory agencies, their expectations, and effective strategies for meeting or exceeding compliance standards. By implementing proven strategies, HTM leaders can drive continuous survey readiness, reduce stress levels, and minimize unnecessary work for themselves and their teams.

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