This session will demonstrate the value of standards, explain how to cite them to maximize efficiencies, describe the process for an ASCA test and how the industry uses ASCA.
This webinar will provide an overview of how standards solve real-world problems in medical device development and oversight. Standards are widely recognized as essential tools that support the design, manufacturing, testing and regulation of medical devices, and they play a vital role in advancing safety and public health. When manufacturers rely on FDA-recognized standards, their submission documentation can be less burdensome and more streamlined. The session will showcase the value of standards, outline how to reference them to maximize efficiencies, and walk through the ASCA testing process and how industry applies ASCA in practice.
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Director of Conformity Assessment Program, FDA
Eric Franca received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida where he investigated novel carbon nanomaterials for developing more effective neural electrodes. He began his professional career as a lead reviewer of medical devices at the Food and Drug Administration. He subsequently moved into a policy analyst position managing the content and publication of guidances, orders, and regulations related to medical device review and CDRH policies. He currently serves as Director of the Conformity Assessment Program in his role as an Assistant Director in CDRH’s Division of Standards and Conformity Assessment. Concurrent with his work as a regulator within the FDA, Dr. Franca has participated in standards development, serving in leadership positions within the US National Committee to the IEC and as an US technical expert on several standard development committees.We have completed our migration to a new platform and are pleased to introduce the updated site.
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