Medical Devices in Canada: Hot Legal and Regulatory Issues

Life Sciences Group Seminar
April 6, 2010


Fasken Martineau - 42 Calvin/Riddell
66 Wellington St W, Suite 4200
Toronto Dominion Bank Tower
Toronto, ON, Canada

Event participants:

Timothy M. Squire, Steven F. Rosenhek, Paul J. Martin

Fasken Martineau hosts a seminar to discuss current legal and regulatory issues related to medical devices in Canada. Hear from leading practitioners in the medical devices field, as well as Sarah Chandler of the Medical Devices Bureau, Health Canada.

Regulation of Patient Management Software as a Medical Device

Sarah Chandler, Acting Head, Regulatory and Scientific Section, Device Licensing Services Division
Medical Devices Bureau, Health Canada

  • Overview of the device licensing regime
  • Regulation of patient management software

Medical Device Promotion: Is Anyone Paying Attention?

Tim Squire, Partner

  • Device promotion laws
  • Guidelines and ethical boundaries

The Effective Defence of Product Liability Claims

Steven Rosenhek, Partner

  • Differences between the Canadian and US litigation landscapes
  • "Acing" the case assessment, strategic plan, and expert evidence

Advisories, Recalls and Class Action Lawsuits: Dear Doctor, What Can I Do?

Paul Martin, Partner

  • Are medical device class actions quintessential cases for certification?
  • Managing the risk both before and after you get sued

Agenda:

  • 7:45 am - 8:15 am    Registration and Breakfast
  • 8:15 am - 9:50 am    Presentations
  • 9:50 am - 10:00 am  Q&A

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