How confident are you that the medical devices and IVDs used in healthcare settings are genuine, compliant, and safe for patients?

Join SAHPRA for an insightful virtual workshop exploring the growing threat of substandard, falsified, counterfeit, and non-compliant medical devices and IVDs. Gain practical knowledge to identify red flags, understand regulatory risks, strengthen procurement vigilance, and protect patient safety across healthcare environments.

Presented By:

• Mokgadi Daphney Fafudi, Head of Regulatory Compliance, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)

Workshop Highlights:

• Understanding the definitions and distinctions between substandard, falsified, counterfeit, and non-compliant medical devices and IVDs
• Identifying red flags and suspicious products in procurement and clinical settings
• Exploring patient safety, legal, operational, and regulatory risks
• Understanding SAHPRA’s role and the implementation of the National Action Plan
• Learning reporting and escalation processes for suspected products
• Reviewing practical case studies and emerging trends shaping the medtech landscape

Who Should Attend:

SAMED members and non-members, healthcare professionals, funders, private hospital groups, and medtech procurers from both the public and private sectors.

Article to Read: “Fake medicines are a dangerous threat in Africa: 3 ways to spot them.”

This virtual forum supports SAHPRA’s implementation of the National Action Plan for Combating Substandard and Falsified (SF) Medical Products in South Africa.

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