METS1035 Medical Device Quality Systems (On Hold)

This course introduces the student to aspects of medical device manufacturing quality systems that fall under federal and international regulation. The student will gain knowledge of US regulations including: Quality Systems Requirements (QSR), current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and Quality Systems Inspection Techniques (QSIT). International regulations such as ISO 13485 will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how domestic and international regulations affect design, development, documentation, production, corrective and preventive action, and site inspection in manufacturing facilities. Students will practice proper documentation techniques and participate in mock audits.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Identify global regulatory standards
Explain the meaning of "being in compliance"
Characterize the impact of regulations on medical device manufacturers
Categorize medical devices by Class
Outline the requirements of 21 CFR 820
Outline the requirements of ISO 13485
Compare 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485
Summarize the impact of these regulations on medical device manufacturing
Create compliant manufacturing documents
Analyze "mock" audit situations
Select regulations applicable to a given scenario

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

Lecture:

3