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Medical Device Reg. Regime in Canada - overview and practical applications
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| Guest Speakers
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David McCarthy and Matthew McCarthy
McCarthy Consultants
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| Day and Time
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Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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| Schedule
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6:00 p.m. - Registration, networking and food (cash bar)
6:30 p.m. - Speaker begins
7:15 p.m. - Networking and food (cash bar)
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| Location
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The Duke of Westminster Pub
77 Adelaide St. W. (First Canadian Place)
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1A6
MAP: map
Parking vouchers available from restaurant if parking at First Canadian Place (subject to availability)
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| Organizer
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IEEE EMBS Toronto Section |
| Contact
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Barry Vuong, E-mail:
This event is FREE, but registration is required. Please e-mail Mr. Vuong at the above e-mail address to register
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| Menu |
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Bombay Curry Chicken Rolls with rhubarb chutney
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Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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Mini Fish and Chips
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Grilled Chicken Satay with sweet chili lime sauce
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Pot Pies - chicken, beef and shepherd's pie
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Spanakopita
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| Abstract |
Includes an overview of the Canadian medical device regulatory regime; Learn how to prepare an application for regulatory approval; Learn about dealing with the Therapeutic Products Directorate.
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| Biography |
David McCarthy has dedicated his career to the many regulatory aspects of the health care industry. Graduating from Carleton University in Ottawa (1966), he spent over 12 years with the Health Protection Branch both as a Food and Drug Inspector and as a regional manager in the application and enforcement of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. Between 1978 and 1981 he was the Vice-President and General Manager of one of Canada's leading contract analytical and toxicology laboratories working with the pharmaceutical, medical device, food and cosmetic industries. He established McCarthy Consultant Services Inc. in 1981 to provide Quality Assurance (Q.A.) and Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.) consulting to the pharmaceutical industry, and has since grown the company to become an internationally recognized Regulatory Management Organization serving the pharmaceutical, medical device, food, Natural Health Product, cosmetic and biotechnology industries.
David has served as Chairman of the board for CAPRA (Canadian Association of Professional Regulatory Affairs) and as Chairman for the Regulatory Committees for the Non-Prescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada (NDMAC), Canadian Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances Association (CCTFA), and Medical Devices Canada (MEDEC).
Matthew McCarthy joined MCS in 1999. He is responsible for recognizing and developing new services, products and markets for MCS. In addition, Matthew oversees all marketing and sales of MCS services and products. Prior to MCS, Matt worked with a marketing a promotions firm in Toronto as the National Director of Promotions.
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