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RDAbbott hosting free webinar on regulatory challenges for silicone in medical devices

Garden Grove, CA – On Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 11 AM – 12 PM (ET) DuPont will present “Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Challenges for Silicone Materials in Medical Device Applications” in a free webinar hosted by RDAbbott. Sabine Springael, DuPont’s Global Healthcare Product Steward and Regulatory Senior Consultant, will be the featured presenter.

This live event will:
Explore current and upcoming regulatory and toxicological considerations impacting the use of silicone materials in the global market.
Offer a comprehensive refresher on the European Chemicals Agency’s REACH program and its implications for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and high consistency rubber (HCR) materials.

As medical device applications evolve, staying ahead of these regulatory changes is essential. DuPont™ Liveo™ offers a versatile portfolio of LSR and HCR materials designed to meet the stringent demands of this industry.

Presenter Sabine Springael joined Dow Corning in 1994 as a development chemist. After seven years in R&D activities related to silicone chemistry, she joined the European regulatory group. She managed the EU chemical management compliance activities of Dow Corning before taking the role of EU Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance Group Leader. In 2017, Sabine was named Global Product Steward for the silicone healthcare business when this business was integrated into DuPont. In this position, Sabine is responsible for managing business risks associated with positioning DuPont’s silicone materials in the regulated healthcare market. In addition to guiding internal stakeholders to develop sustainable and compliant products, she assesses the suitability of DuPont’s products for final customer applications.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how regulatory changes may impact your silicone material choices and learn about solutions to stay compliant and innovative. To learn more about this webinar, visit https://rdabbott.com/news/2024-nov-webinar.