Webinar Description:
The Medical Devices Compliance Verification Program (MDCV) of the Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch oversees post-market compliance and enforcement of medical devices. The program investigates potential health hazards and regulatory violations via mandatory problem reports, voluntary industry reports, complaints, recalls, and ad-hoc requests.
The presentation provides an overview of the MDCV program including:
- Triaging and prioritizing complaints and recalls
- Monitoring recalls and conducting compliance verification
- Key tools and activities used in compliance verification
- What to expect when a CV inspector contacts you
Speakers:
Niraj Patel- Regional Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Specialist, Medical Devices Compliance Verification Program, Medical Devices Clinical Compliance Directorate, Regulatory Operations & Enforcement Branch
Niraj has worked with Health Canada as a Border Operations Officer and a Medical Device Inspector since 2017, based out of Toronto. He previously studied at the University of Waterloo for Biology and at Humber College for Regulatory Affairs. He enjoys immersing in nature and an active lifestyle.
Jasmin Poirier - Regional Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Specialist, Medical Devices Compliance Verification Program, Medical Devices Clinical Compliance Directorate, Regulatory Operations & Enforcement Branch
Jasmin held several roles in the biopharmaceutical industry prior to joining Health Canada in 2005. Since 2007, he has served as a Medical Device Inspector, bringing extensive experience and a strong understanding of the Food and Drugs Act and the Medical Devices Regulations. Based in Montreal, Jasmin holds a degree in Biotechnology from the Université de Sherbrooke.
Have Questions?
Be part of the conversation. Submit your questions in advance to info@diac.ca by October 15, 2025. Please use the subject line "Question for Compliance Verification".
Registration Fee:
Free for DIAC members | $99 for non-members (fee credited if you join DIAC).
Registration Deadline:
Closes at 1:00 PM on October 21, 2025.
