Medical devices: from design to market (DMCC)

The course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills at every stage of the medical device life cycle (from design to marketing).

To train managers specializing in the design, evaluation, production and regulation of medical devices, by developing students' ability to adapt to the scientific, industrial and societal environment through a sandwich course and interactive learning methods.

Ability to design a medical device based on scientific and technical knowledge of biomaterials,

 Master medical device specialties throughout the company's life cycle (R&D, Production, Regulations, Quality, Marketing, etc.).

• Design projects in compliance with international regulations, and set up conditions and controls to ensure quality, from design to marketing of medical devices;
• Set up and maintain all documentation inspectable by international health authorities.
• Analyze the existing situation and determine the evolution parameters leading to innovation.
• Study and determine the procedures to be followed for each production run - Draw up CE marking files.
• Master and understand the different stages in the design of a medical device. Draw up application specifications. Compile a design file. Situate healthcare products and their design within their regulatory framework.
• Analyze the scientific, medical and economic interest of a new medical device in relation to the state of the art (scientific articles, patents, sales methods, etc.), production costs and yields.)