This online training course gives an introduction to the FDA cGMP requirements for drug/device combination products.  This online training course  identifies the different options that are available when implementing FDA cGMP requirements for drug/device combination products.

Drug/device combination products combine two or more single-entity products. They include drugs combined with medical devices, drugs combined with biologics, and medical devices combined with both a drug and a biologic. Drug/device combination products are unusual from a regulatory point of view, as they include products that originate in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors, which differ conventionally. 

Because of this, combination products do not fit into a single regulatory framework and they are thus more complex than average products in terms of determining the optimum regulatory pathways involved with getting them to market.

This FDA cGMP requirements Drug/device combination products online training is relevant to a number of different types of professionals working in this area.

Who should take this course?

• Those who wish to get an introduction to the FDA cGMP requirements for Drug/Device combination products. 
• Those work in a drug/device combination product cGMP environment (from beginner to advanced professionals).
• All employees, contractors, consultants, and suppliers currently supporting or wanting to support drug/device combination product FDA cGMP regulated activities.
• Those whose roles and responsibilities require they understand and apply drug/device combination product cGMP quality principles to their job.
• Professionals who wish to work in the drug/device combination product manufacturing sector. 

Upon completion of this FDA cGMP requirements drug/device combination products online training participants should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of a CGMP requirements for drug/device combination products.

2. Understand the what are the FDA regulations and guidelines for the cGMP requirements for Drug/Device combination products.

Section 1: Introduction

Lesson 1 –  Course Structure

                 – How to get the most out of this Course

Section 2: Combination Products cGMP Regulations

Lesson 2 – Drug/Device Combination Products CGMP Requirements

Lesson 3 – FDA Current 21 CFR Part 4 GMP requirements for Combination Products.

Lesson 4 – Walk-through cGMP Final Guidance for Part 4 (combination products)

Supplemental Material:

There be links the relevant parts of the combination products regulations shared throughout the course. 

Assessment:

There will be a quiz at the end of the course.

Upon completing the course and when you obtain a passing grade on your final quiz (80% or over), you will receive a PDF certificate to show that you have completed all the course content. 

Dr. Fiona Masterson. 

Fiona is the founder of The Learning Reservoir. She has 25+ years of parallel paths in quality management, operations management and education. She has broad technical expertise encompassing quality systems compliance, quality standards implementation, regulatory affairs and operations management. She has worked in start-ups and high‐tech, fast paced manufacturing environments. She lectures part-time in technical universities on subjects related to her industrial expertise.

Fiona has Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees, and a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering. Her Doctorate focused on innovative drug/device combinations products. Fiona is a certified lead auditor. Fiona has published in peer reviewed journals on topics such as medical device and pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, on-the job training and innovative training technologies and strategies.

She writes many of The Learning Reservoir’s blog posts and invites you to connect with her on LinkedIn.