• Members-only event

  • Join us for a preview of the presentation that SAMED will make at the upcoming Parliamentary NHI public hearing session. We are striving to inform NHI and linked legislation, including the Public Procurement Bill, and to ensure that the lessons from the pandemic in relation to medtech are part of the discourse and government policy.

    Members-only event

  • SAMED has made some amendments to the Medical Device Code of Ethical Marketing and Business Practice. These changes are aimed at strengthening the Code and providing guidance to our members. Updates include changes to definitions, virtual events and the whistle-blowing hotline processes.

    Members-only event

  • The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has published the amended Draft Medical Device Regulation, Join us as we unpack the challenges, concerns and comments. Come give your views and comments on the impact of these amendments on the medtech sector. Non-members welcome.
  • Digital marketing, communications and HCP interactions that have come to the fore in the pandemic landscape.

    Members-only event

  • B-BBEE fronting in procurement, what it is and how to ensure compliance. The B-BBEE Commission unpacks this practice and the role of consultants to industry.

    Members-only event

  • SAMED is delighted to again partner with Willis Towers Watson (WTW) to research and publish the 2021 Medical Devices Compensation Survey and will be sponsoring the results. The data provided in this survey assist to track the impact of COVID-19 and salary trends. There is no cost to participate in the survey and by providing your Compensation data and HR Policies & Practices and Benefits Design Practices information you will automatically receive complimentary access to the HR Policies & Practices and Benefits Design Practices.

    Members-only event

  • Join us for an overview and interactive discussion on SAMED's submission on the draft Medical Device Regulations. Provide your inputs into the SAMED submission and gain insights for your own submission ahead of the July comment deadline.

    Members-only event

  • The pandemic, new technologies and POPIA; the market landscape has changed and altered the way in which businesses operate. Digital communications and POPIA have altered the medtech market landscape.

    Join us as we unpack digital sales and marketing and how to bridge the gap with Warren Hickenbotham from Blankpage Media and answer your questions on implementing and adhering to the protection of personal information Act with Pat Matseke from Elsabe Klinck and Associates.

    Members-only event

  • While South Africa faces its own medical device regulatory changes, we cannot lose sight of the changes happening abroad. This forum will look at the regulatory developments from across Africa as well as key considerations of the Post-Brexit medical device regulatory landscape for those trading with the UK. Non-members welcome.
  • Earn 2 Ethics CPD points

    In this session learn more about:

    • The requirements and processes for getting CPD accreditation on articles, events and training from MPC Director, Mieder Erasmus
    • Managing requests from HCPs to participate in clinical activities that fall outside of the scope of company representatives, including potential risk and risk mitigation from Vitor Ferrão, Orthopaedic Supplier Committee Vice-chair
    • Developments with SAMED's Section 18A & 18B exemption request on behalf of industry

    Special Guest: Mr Andries Sekgetho, Business Executive at the Auditor General’s Office will provide an overview of their special reports on PPE procurement in the Health sector

    Members-only event