Our colleagues at IPEM are arranging a 1 day event focussing on Human Factors and Medical Devices. With reference to the recent Guidance document on “Human Factors and Usability Engineering” produced recently by MHRA, this meeting aims to bring together researchers from all relevant disciplines active in the field, including medical device users, clinical/biomedical engineers, …
NAMDET is pleased to announce that the final programme and speakers have been agreed for this year’s conference being held in Birmingham on 3rd November. Delegate bookings have exceeded all expectations and our exhibitors will not be disappointed with turnout. Our Gala evening meal on the 2nd November has also proved very popular for those who are travelling and …
Conference 2016 final agenda and speakers confirmed Read More »
Our colleagues at the MHRA have issued an alert for lifepack defbrillators and issues around failure to deliver a shock. LIFEPAK CR Plus AEDs or LIFEPAK EXPRESS AEDs may fail to initiate voice prompts when the ON/OFF button is pressed and the lid is opened. The problem is due to an internal component (reed switch) …
MHRA Alert : Lifepack CR plus, and Express defibrillator Read More »
This year’s conference will hopefully be opened with a montage of photographs from our members; carrying out training, delivering teaching sessions, attending namdet meetings, training events and conferences throughout 2016. However, we need YOU to send them in so we can put this montage together to share at the conference. If you have any suitable …
The MHRA have issued updated advice (Aug 2016) on apps as medcial devices. How users can spot if their app is a medical device and what to look for. Developers are also given advice on complying with the regulations. A new twitter feeed @MHRAgovuk is also being used to promote the new guidance You can read the …
The NAMDET 2016 ‘early-bird’ delegate rate has ended. The current rates are shown below. Delegate pack, tea and coffee throughout the day and Buffet Lunch (Members) £53 Delegate pack, tea and coffee throughout the day and Buffet Lunch (Non Members) £75 Three course evening meal £25 (Nov 2nd at the conference venue) For those …
Our colleagues from LTEN (Life Science Trainers and Educators Network) are holding a mixer meet event in Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London. WC2B 5D. Starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend with refreshments provided. See the attached poster for more details and to register an interest to attend. uk-mixer-invite-1 …
The inaugural meeting of NAMDET West Midlands is taking place on 3rd October at Solihull Hospital. This first meeting will be an opportunity to to build foundations on which to develop a strong regional presence and newest regional group of NAMDET. The AGENDA : (namdet-west-midlands-agenda-october-3rd-2016) is available via this link and as you can see will …
The next NAMDET North West meeting is booked for Alder Hey Hospital, Wednesday 14th September, Neurosurgery seminar room, 1st floor of the interim estate building, on the old hospital site (please note, this may change).10 am til 4 pm. Please check the regional page for previous minutes etc. For those attending please contact Rose for further help or …
NAMDET’s Chairman Paul Lee has just finished a short presentation entitled ‘Medical Device Training’ on this month’s MDSO webex. The Medical Device Safety Officer’s (MDSO) network hold a monthly webex meeting to share issues of significance and share important alerts and key messages about medical device safety. The slide show (MDSO webinar Sept 2016) highlights …