San Diego Medical Device Developers - MEDevice Forum San Diego Returns September 19-20

SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Canon is pleased to announce the return of the MEDevice Forum San Diego. The two-day event will be held from Wednesday, September 19 - Thursday, September 20 at The San Diego Convention Center.

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MEDevice Forum: Design of Implantable Devices
This year, MEDevice Forum San Diego presents the two day Design of Implantable Devices conference program. This in-depth conference features insight on overcoming the challenges faced by those designing medical devices of this specialization. Experienced professionals will deliver case-study inspired sessions on improving total risk management and the latest in components and materials. Also, hear directly from FDA officials about inspection criteria and new regulations surrounding materials. Speakers include Boston Scientific, REVA Medical, Hospira, CareFusion, B. Braun, and Brown University. An early registration discount is available from now until August 31^st.

The Evolution of Advanced IVDs Conference
The Evolution of Advanced IVDs Conference, sponsored by IVD Technology Magazine, is a co-located conference focusing on In Vitro diagnostics. This learning and networking forum will provide attendees with the latest regulatory, business, and technical guidance needed to generate success in the IVD industry. An early registration discount is available from now until August 8^th.

Supplier Showcase
Taking place in the exhibit hall alongside the conferences is the MEDevice Supplier Showcase, featuring some of the industry's leading medical suppliers and service providers. The smaller scale of this showcase is designed to offer more effective networking and solution gathering on the tradeshow floor. Attendees will have the opportunity to seek out material and component recommendations, get suggestions for ways to improve production processes, compare pricing, and discuss new ideas with current business partners.

Suppliers exhibiting this year include AQS Inc., B. Braun Medical Inc., Danco Machine, Inc., Norman Noble, Inc., Novo Engineering, Inc., Phillips-Medisize Corp, Providien, Symbient Product Development, Toxikon Corp., WuXi AppTec, Inc., Zeus, Inc., and many more.

NEW in 2012 - Registration for the MEDevice Supplier Showcase also includes admission to the new Design & Manufacturing Cali Baja Supplier Showcase. Adjacent to the MEDevice Supplier Showcase, Design & Manufacturing Cali Baja features advanced design and manufacturing suppliers from San Diego & Imperial Counties and Baja California, Mexico. Specialties represented include Electronics, Telecommunications, Automation and Aerospace.

Complimentary Medical Technology Presentations
MEDevice Forum San Diego is pleased to offer a number of complimentary supplier technology presentations at the Innovation Briefs Theater. These 30-minute presentations, taking place in the expo hall alongside the exhibits, cover a wide range of subjects relating to medical device development. Planned discussion topics include an export workshop, opportunities for medical device companies in the US-Mexico border trade supply chain, quality control and QC recertification, the role of women in the field of engineering and female entrepreneurship, and much more. A number of networking events are planned in conjunction with these and other presentations – visit MEDeviceForum.com often for the latest news and updates.

This year's Innovation Briefs Theater is supported by the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio), the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Device Alliance, and the International Trade Administration.

Event Details
MEDevice Forum San Diego
September 19-20, 2012
San Diego Convention Center – Hall F
111 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
www.MEDeviceForum.com

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