Basic Seminar "Biocompa­tibility"

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How to test the biological safety of your devices and document it in an audit-proof manner
Cheerful People Listening to a Seminar
How to test the biological safety of your devices and document it in an audit-proof manner

In this seminar, you will explore the funda­men­tal aspects of biocompatibility, including the regulatory requirements surrounding the ISO 10993 family of standards and laboratory testing. 

Through practical examples and exercises, you will get the tools you need to test the biological safety of your medical device and document it compliantly.

Online Seminar

06. - 07.
November 2025
seats available
Speakers
Dipl.-Ing. Sarah Gruber
Andrea Küpers

Language
Deutsch
Further information about the seminar as well as the schedule can be found in the information sheet:
680,00 € plus VAT.
809,00 € (incl. VAT.)

Why a testing strategy is necessary and what is important during imple­mentation

Our experts will teach you the basics of biocompatibility using various illustrations and examples.

You will then understand:

  • how to categorize your device according to ISO 10993-1, 
  • why material characterization based on data sheets is rarely sufficient for demonstrating biological safety, 
  • whether and which laboratory tests are necessary, 
  • how to interpret test parameters and results, and 
  • which criteria are important for a final evaluation.
100% of participants recommend this seminar!

Finally, I have been able to put this topic into context. I feel that I now better understand the definitions and inter­rela­tionships involved.

 

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Precise documen­tation for stress-free audits: We show you what belongs in the biological evaluation file

Through practical exercises, you will learn how to demonstrate your device's biological safety in the technical documentation. We will show you how the plan and report can be structured and which content and refe­rences are essential. You will also receive useful tips and specific struc­tural suggestions so that biological safety will no longer be a headache in audits.

Benefit from the extensive knowledge and many years of practical experience of our experts

We developed the seminar at the request of our customers, who wanted further training in the ISO 10993 family and the biocompa­tibility of medical devices. Our lecturers have hands-on experience from several years of laboratory work and have already supported hundreds of companies in demonstrating biological safety.

Certificate

There is a voluntary online exam at the end of the seminar (duration: approx. 20 min). By passing this exam, you will receive a certificate proving your newly acquired knowledge and skills in addition to your attendance confirmation.

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Learning Content

The seminar covers the following topics: 

  • Definition of terms, regulations for evaluating biological safety 
  • Categorization according to ISO 10993-1 
  • Material characterization based on data sheets 
  • Testing methodology (cytotoxicity, chemical analysis) 
  • Documentation of biological safety (BEP, BER, references) 
  • Introduction to toxicological evaluation and the ISO 10993 family
Learning Objectives

After the seminar, you will: 

  • be familiar with the regulatory principles. 
  • understand the fundamentals of the test methodology. 
  • know what you need to carry out material characterization. 
  • be familiar with the structure and content of the biological evaluation plan. 
  • be able to carry out categorization in accordance with ISO 10993-1. 
  • understand the background to cytotoxicity testing. 
  • be familiar with the structure and content of the biological evaluation report. 
  • understand what biological hazards mean for risk management. 
  • understand the background to chemical analysis. 
  • be familiar with the basic concepts of toxicology. 
  • be familiar with the research process for a toxicological evaluation.
Target Group

This seminar is designed for people who work closely with biocompatibility experts. 

These include, for example: 

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers 
  • Clinical Affairs Managers/Medical Writers 
  • Quality Managers 
  • Development Engineers 
  • Materials Scientists 
  • Risk Managers
Requirements for Participation

Participants can easily follow this seminar, even without any special prior knowledge. Understanding your own medical devices is helpful.

What happens after registration?

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link, the time, and information about the participants.  

An invoice will be sent to you within the next 48 hours, with a payment term of 14 days. If this payment term is not feasible for your company, please send a short e-mail to [email protected] to find a solution.  

Three days before our online seminars and workshops, you will receive two e-mails: The first contains the final link to the seminar and the second contains the access data to a cloud folder in which you will find documents for preparation, exercises, and presentations.   

If the seminar or workshop takes place in person, you will also receive the access link to your seminar documents three days before the date of the event. We will also provide documents in digital form for in-person events.

How is the seminar conducted?

The seminar takes place either in person or online.  

Our online/remote seminars and workshops are conducted via the video conferencing tool MS Teams. We recommend dialing in 20 minutes before the seminar begins so that any technical problems can be resolved in good time. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, our team is always available to help. 

We also recommend that you arrive at the seminar room approximately 20 minutes before the start of the face-to-face events.

At the end of the seminar, you will receive a feedback link for evaluation. The following day, we will send you your certificate of attendance.

What happens if questions or problems arise?

If you experience technical problems while participating or have any other questions, you can contact our support team anytime, even at short notice. The documents provided also include an emergency number to help you in urgent cases. 

Our general FAQ section answers further technical and organizational questions.

Get to know your trainers

Trainer Dr. Tanja Domke

Dr. Tanja Domke supports our customers as a consultant on all aspects of clinical evaluation and in vitro biocompatibility. After completing her doctorate in stem cell biology at the University of Dundee, she spent several years working in clinical management. Dr. Domke then worked in the field of benefit assessment and market access for pharmaceuticals, both as a service provider and in the management of a global pharmaceutical company. She has supported Johner Institute customers with her cross-disciplinary expertise and scientific background since 2023. 

Trainer Sarah Gruber

Sarah Gruber is a biotechnology engineer who has been working in product safety for many years, with core competencies in biocompatibility and toxicology and final cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of reusable medical devices. As an expert in the biological safety of medical devices, she supports our customers with her experience in the strategic planning of the necessary tests, the organization and supervision of laboratory tests, and the risk-based toxicological evaluation of the results from develop­ment to the approval of the medical devices. 

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