FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

BME 436 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Medical Device Policies and Regulations
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
BME 436
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to give an introduction to policies for medical devices in health plan and mandatory regulations for medical device manufacturers.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define medical devices,
  • Classify medical devices,
  • Describe medical device labels and the Unique Device Identifier System,
  • Evaluate CE Technical Dossier,
  • Discuss the position of medical devices in health policies of Turkey and globally,
  • Define priorities in medical device innovation.
Course Description The course covers recommendations of World Health Organization, framework policies and resolutions and regulations about medical devices in Turkey and globally; also the principles of Medical Device Directive, quality management system for medical devices and similar legal regulations and directives for medical device manufacturers and importers.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to BME 4xx Lecture
2 Definition of Medical Devices Development of medical device policies, WHO Medical device technical series
3 Policies and Resolutions on Medical Devices Definition of the Terms ‘Medical Device’ and ‘In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Device’ , Global Harmonization Task Force
4 Quality and Safety Regulations for Medical Devices Regulation of medical devices: A step-by-step guide, WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean Series
5 Medical Device Directives and Medical Device Regulations Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC. Official Journal of the European Union
6 In Vitro Diagnostic Device Regulations Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU. Official Journal of the European Union
7 Quality Management System for Manufacturing Medical Devices Edward P Link. An Audit of the System, not of the People - An ISO 13485:2016 Pocket Guide for Every Employee
8 Technical Dossier for CE Marking Guidance Technical Documentation and Design Dossiers for Non Active Medical Devices, TÜV Süd Product Service GmbH
9 Standards in Instructions for Use and Patient Manuals EU MDR, Chapter III, 23.1
10 Review and Mid-term Exam
11 Health Technology Assessment and Management 2015 Global Survey on Health Technology Assessment by National Authorities. Main findings. I. World Health Organization.
12 Priority Medical Devices Medical devices: Managing the Mismatch An outcome of the Priority Medical Devices project . World Health Organization
13 Target Product Profiles in Medical Device Innovation A Multiplex Multi-Analyte Diagnostic Platform, Medecins Sans Frontieres
14 Global Atlas of Medical Devices and Policies of Turkey Global Atlas of medical devices, WHO medical devices technical series
15 Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for MedTech and Medical Device Manufacturers, Mr Des O'Brien 

ISBN: 978-1092813518

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
50
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
60
60
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
18
18
Final Exam
1
22
22
    Total
148

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Genetics and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Genetics and Bioengineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Genetics and Bioengineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Genetics and Bioengineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Genetics and Bioengineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Genetics and Bioengineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Genetics and Bioengineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Genetics and Bioengineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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