MDSAP: The Medical Device Single Audit Programme

This programme is available In-House and currently delivered through virtual classroom training.

The Medical Device Single Audit Programme (MDSAP) is the single biggest step towards global harmonisation of medical device regulation seen to date.  This course details the main requirements of the regulations from Brazil, Australia, Canada and Japan and shows how these relate to ISO 13485, the EU MDR and the US Quality System Regulation (QSR). The course also deals with the MDSAP audit process and how to prepare for the MDSAP audit. Note: All manufacturers who sell Medical Devices (class 2 or higher) into Canada from 1st January 2019 onwards must have their Quality Management Systems approved under the MDSAP programme. In order to meet this deadline, manufacturers will have to apply for MDSAP and successfully complete the audit programme in 2018.

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Course Code
LS005

What's covered?

Day 1

  • Introduction to MDSAP
  • Auditing Organizations (AOs) authorised to conduct MDSAP audits
  • MDSAP Audit Process:
    o   How to apply for MDSAP
    o   The Three- Step Audit Approval System
    o   Introduction to the Audit Companion Document
    o   The New Non-conformance Rating System
    o   Audit Approval and Re-certification Timelines
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of adopting the MDSAP approach
  • Overview of the Requirements for Medical Device Registration and Labelling in Brazil, Australia, Canada and Japan and how these compare to with EU and US medical device regulations:
    o   Specific requirements of the Brazilian ANVISA Regulation of Medical Products RDC 185/2001 where these differ from US and European Requirements
    o   Specific requirements of the Australian Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations SR 2002 No. 236 where these differ from US and European Requirements
    o   Specific requirements of the Canadian Medical Devices Regulation (CMDR) SOR/98/28, where these differ from US and European Requirements.
    o   Specific requirements of the Japanese PMD Act 2014 (formerly JPAL) where these differ from US and European Requirements

Day 2

  • The similarities and differences between the requirements for Quality Management System Requirements in the various regions:
    o   Brazil; ANVISA RDC 16/2013 GMP for Medical Devices and IVDs
    o    Australia; Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations SR 2002 No. 236
    o    Canada; Canadian Medical Devices Regulation SOR/98/28
    o   Japan; PMD Act 2014

How the above relate to ISO 13485 and the US QSR 21 CFR Part 820

  • Participation in Mock Audit Scenarios against the Requirements of MDSAP Participant Countries
  • How to Prepare for the MDSAP audit

Delegates must attend both days to receive a Certificate of Attendance

Who should participate?

  • Quality Managers and Quality Engineers
  • Staff with responsibility for designing and implementing Quality Systems
  • Internal Auditors
  • Personnel responsible for supplier / external audits
  • Departmental Managers and supervisory staff

What will I learn?

Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

  • State the key points of the MDSAP approach
  • Identify key differences between the regulations from the various jurisdictions involved in MDSAP
  • Identify the key Quality Systems requirements necessary for success in the MDSAP audit
  • Determine the steps necessary to prepare for the MDSAP audit

Determine key elements to include in an audit programme designed to maintain compliance with the regulations of MDSAP countries

Who are the tutors?

Gerry Burke

Gerry is a self-motivated medical industry professional with knowledge and experience of remediation in the highly regulated medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets, in particular sterile products. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic remediation plans, for example those aimed at DHF completion and CAPA compliance, including completion of verification, validation and effectiveness actions. Gerry has an excellent track record in Quality Systems, Validation and Risk Management projects in Medical Industry projects. Recent projects have included; Design History File remediation, Risk Management according to ISO 14971, preparation and updating of pFMEA, dFMEA, Risk management Plans, Risk management reports, and change control optimisation for deviations. Gerry implements a hands on approach to problem solving, project development and remediation activities.


John Lafferty

John Lafferty is a Quality professional with over 25 years experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry. John joined SQT as a tutor in 2007. Prior to that, John spent many years working in the Medical Devices/ Pharmaceutical sectors – the final six years of which were as a Senior Manager of a multinational Medical Devices plant where he managed the Quality and Regulatory Systems. John completed his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training through SQT in 2009 and derives great benefit from applying the techniques that he learned to Risk Management and Validation in a Life Sciences setting. “It is great to be able to bring this knowledge, and the experience gained from ongoing involvement with Life Sciences companies, into the classroom,” he says.

John passionately believes that the key to success in Life Sciences Manufacturing is the relentless application of Risk Management, Variation Reduction and Good Validation Practices. As the SQT tutor for Technical Writing Skills, John believes that good written communication skills are vital for any Life Sciences professional.

John holds the following qualifications: a Bachelor of Technology in Manufacturing Technology, a Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certificate in Training & Continuing Education and a Certificate in Quality Management. John is a member of the following committees relating to Risk Management of Medical Devices; ISO TC 210 – Medical Devices Technical Committee and CEN/ISO JWG1 – Joint Working Group on Risk Management.

One of John’s greatest achievements, in recent years, has been the development of the MDSAP and MDSAP Internal Auditor courses in response to demand from SQT’s loyal client base.


How do we train and support you?

In-House Courses
For In-House courses, the Tutor will contact the Course Organiser in advance to discuss the programme in more detail in order to tailor it specifically to the organisation.

Course Manual
Delegates will receive a very comprehensive course manual.

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