Events / Webinar

Navigating the Decision Flow: Changing Sterilization Modalities for Medical Devices

July 30, 2025
Virtual
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

As global regulatory pressures tighten and supply chain challenges increase, medical device manufacturers are increasingly considering changes to sterilization modalities—whether due to material compatibility, environmental impact, or technology accessibility. However, transitioning from one sterilization method to another is a complex process that requires a rigorous, structured decision flow to ensure patient safety, product efficacy, and regulatory compliance.

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the critical considerations and step-by-step process involved in changing sterilization modalities for medical devices. Topics will include feasibility assessment, risk-based decision making, material compatibility studies, and the planning and execution of validation testing, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Additionally, this webinar will explore the regulatory landscape, with guidance on engaging with global regulatory bodies, compiling robust technical documentation, and navigating submission requirements.

Whether you are planning a modality change due to EO reduction initiatives,  supply chain challenges, material compatibility issues or the adoption of newer methods such as X-ray or nitrogen dioxide, this webinar will equip you with the practical knowledge to manage the transition effectively and compliantly.

Who Should Attend:
Regulatory Affairs professionals, Quality Assurance/Validation Engineers, R&D Managers, Sterilization Specialists, and anyone involved in medical device lifecycle management.

Attendees will gain insights into:

  • Key drivers prompting sterilization modality changes
  • Early feasibility testing and risk assessment frameworks
  • Designing & interpreting validation studies, including bioburden, biocompatibility, dose audit, and package integrity
  • Understanding regulatory pathways and expectations in the U.S. and EU
  • Best practices for cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs 

Presenters

Aaron Dement

VP Sterilization Technologies Sterigenics

Aaron DeMent, VP of Technical Services at Sterigenics, has 30+ years in sterilization. He leads R&D and Expert Advisory Services, contributes to strategy, and mentors future leaders, with global experience across medical, pharmaceutical, and biologic industries. Read More…

Thor Rollins

VP Global Segment Leader Medical Device Nelson Labs

Thor Rollins, a certified microbiologist at Nelson Labs, specializes in biocompatibility testing and standards development. He speaks globally, contributes to AAMI and ISO committees, and collaborates with the FDA to shape evolving biocompatibility regulations and testing methods. Read More…

Jordan Elder

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Jordan Elder has almost 15 years of experience navigating regulatory pathways and identifying optimal regulatory strategies for both pharmaceutical and medical device companies. As Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) Director of Regulatory Affairs, he is responsible for providing our clients with... Read More

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