The use of PLM systems in the global medical device industry has grown rapidly in the last several years, even though the ROI benefits can be hard to visualize and quantitate.  The greatest savings often come from what isn’t done rather than what is – time not wasted, efforts not duplicated, defects and product recalls prevented.  This program with industry experts will feature case studies by CooperVision and AGA Medical, two medical device companies who have implemented a world-class PLM system and realized results.  During this program we will learn how to: Re-architect regionally maintained product documents into globally consistent Design History Files, Device Master Records, etc. Coordinate, accelerate and control change management and version control Enhance global collaborations while keeping everyone on the same page Improve the quality of regulatory submissions while accelerating product registrations Facilitate document retrieval to enhance performance on regulatory audits Click Here to Register and join Frost & Sullivan and leading industry experts as we learn new strategies to drive your company's performance and growth through PLM systems.  Share and exchange your experience and viewpoints with our panel of experts during our live interactive Q&A following the presentation.

Steven Hochhauser Senior Consultant and Featured Analyst Frost & Sullivan In this ebroadcast , Steve will discuss how the use of a best in class PLM system can help medical device companies meet the challenge of managing innovation in a stringent global regulatory environment...               Bryan Horrocks Global Quality Systems Coopervision To ensure compliance with global regulations, drive new product efficiency, and enhance global product collaboration, CooperVision...         Mark Rutkiewicz Director of QA AGA Medical Mark will be discussing what AGA Medical faced with the issue of managing submissions of product documentation...       Todd Hein Sr. Director - Medical Devices Oracle LifeScience Industry Business Unit Medical device manufacturers have special product profitability constraints resulting largely from the unique demands of regulatory compliance...

As our appreciation to you for joining us on this eBroadcast, all participants will be entered into a give-away for a free iPod! All registrants will be eligible to receive a $495 credit voucher* toward any one of our upcoming Executive MindXchange events. * $495 Credit Voucher must be redeemed and allocated no later than Friday, March 14, 2008.

All registrants will receive a copy of Frost & Sullivan's Custom Whitepaper on " Managing Innovation in a Regulated Global Industry”