Sterilization Processes for Medical Device Manufacturers
Ensuring Sterile Medical Devices Through Safe, Effective Sterilization
In this training, we will teach you the essential requirements for the sterilization of medical devices as well as hygiene monitoring, which serve as the basis for the production of sterile medical devices. You will gain a well-founded overview of the validation and documentation of sterilization processes in the medical device industry and gain indispensable expert knowledge to ensure a valid manufacturing process in practice.
As a participant, you will benefit from a comprehensive insight into the latest requirements and standards relevant to sterilization processes. You will learn how to effectively validate and document these processes to guarantee the quality and safety of the medical devices.
During the course, we will deepen specific aspects of different sterilization processes, focusing on relevant standards such as the (EN) ISO 17665 series, EN ISO 11135, EN ISO 11137 series and EN ISO 14937. These standards are harmonised under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices and 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
Increase your competence in quality assurance of medical devices and secure a decisive competitive advantage in the dynamic medical device industry. Benefit from practical expert knowledge that will help you to master the challenges in the production of sterile medical devices with confidence.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand microbial contamination and interpret microbiological data
- Apply hygiene and cleanroom requirements in device manufacturing
- Identify regulatory requirements for sterilization validation and documentation
- Validate sterilization processes in accordance with applicable ISO standards
- Prepare and review validation documentation and reports
- Compare key sterilization methods and select appropriate approaches for specific applications
Testimonials:
- “This training significantly expanded my understanding of sterilization methods beyond what I had previously been exposed to. The comprehensive overview of different approaches gave me a clearer perspective on what is possible in the field.”
- “I found the deep dive into ISO standards and industry practices especially valuable. The training delivers a strong global perspective on sterilization while making complex requirements easier to understand and apply.”
Important: TÜV SÜD tests and certifies through its Notified Bodies medical devices and their manufacturers. TÜV SÜD Akademie GmbH offers trainings in the field of medical devices.
The neutrality and independence of the conformity assessment procedures carried out by TÜV SÜD must be maintained. In the interest of our customers, hence the seminars of TÜV SÜD Akademie do not contain any product-specific, process-related or company-specific content or solutions that could fulfill the function of individual consulting.
In case of any questions or uncertainties, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
This course is ideal for professionals involved in:
- Medical device manufacturing operations
- Validation and qualification of sterilization processes
- Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
- Product development and engineering
- Technical documentation preparation
- Consulting and product management
Typical roles include:
- QA/RA specialists
- Engineers and Engineering Managers
- Product Managers
- Cleanroom or controlled environment personnel
Day 1: Fundamentals and Validation
- Microbiology basics: sources and transmission of microorganisms
- Microbial reduction and contamination control strategies
- Cleanroom requirements (EN ISO 14644 series)
- Hygiene monitoring programs
- Principles of sterilization validation (EN ISO 14937)
- Method validation fundamentals
- Laboratory tour (Optional – in-person only)
Day 2: Sterilization Methods and Standards
- Overview of key standards (ISO 17665, ISO 11135, ISO 11137, ISO 14937)
- Moist heat sterilization: principles and challenges
- Ethylene oxide sterilization: process considerations and safety
- Radiation sterilization: applications and limitations
This comprehensive 2‑day training provides a structured, high-level understanding of sterilization processes used in the medical device industry. Participants will gain essential knowledge of regulatory expectations, hygiene monitoring, and validated sterilization practices required for the production of sterile medical devices.
Day 1 focuses on foundational principles, including microbiology, contamination control, and process validation requirements. Day 2 builds on this knowledge by exploring the specific characteristics and applications of major sterilization methods.
The course covers key international standards harmonized under:
- EU MDR (2017/745)
- EU IVDR (2017/746)
Including:
- ISO 17665 (Moist Heat Sterilization)
- ISO 11135 (Ethylene Oxide Sterilization)
- ISO 11137 (Radiation Sterilization)
- ISO 14937 (General Sterilization Requirements)
- Build a strong foundation in sterilization science and regulatory expectations
- Learn how to design, validate, and document compliant sterilization processes
- Improve product safety, quality assurance, and regulatory readiness
- Gain practical insights applicable to real-world manufacturing environments
- Strengthen your competitive advantage in the medical device industry
This is an instructor-led training. Please note that we do offer this training program either as "In-person" training or as "Virtual classroom" training. Be sure to select the correct type of training to which you would like to register for in the booking table below.
ADDRESS:
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New Brighton, MN 55112
- The training deals with internationally valid standards and is also suitable for implementation abroad. The contents of the seminar correspond to the current state of revision/harmonization.
- Successful participants who attend at least 90% of the total training duration will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the TÜV SÜD Academy.
Basic knowledge of medical devices is recommended.
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