MEDIA ALERT: Omnify Software to Host Webinar on Preparing for ISO 13485: 2016 Compliance


ANDOVER, Mass., Aug. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omnify Software, a leading provider of web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software for discrete manufacturers, will host a free webinar for medical device companies on September 6, 2018.

WHAT: Webinar: How to Prepare for ISO 13485: 2016

Attend this webinar to learn best practices for transitioning to ISO 13485: 2016 compliance.

ISO 13485: 2016 is the quality management backbone for many medical device manufacturers. This standard has recently been revised, with significant updates to the requirements. The new version was published in March 2016 and companies must complete their transition by March 31, 2019.

This complimentary, educational webinar taking place on September 6, 2018, will provide an overview of the updates made to the requirements and best practices for staying in compliance. This webinar will cover:

-Regulatory Requirements: a brief overview of why we are where we are
-Significant changes introduced in ISO 13485:2016
-Using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to integrate risk and applicable regulatory requirements

Product Development, Quality, Engineering and Compliance Managers at medical device companies will benefit from attending this webinar.
   
WHEN: Date: Thursday September 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) / Duration: 45 minutes (including questions and answers)
   
WHERE: Event will be presented online; those interested in attending this event can register for free online
   
WHO: Hosted by Omnify Software, www.omnifysoft.com, with guest speaker Annette Schaps, CEO, Schaps Consulting. Annette is a bay area medical device quality and regulatory consultant with over 25 years of experience in small start-ups to large Fortune 500 organizations. She provides consulting services, is a subcontract Lead Auditor (MDSAP, EN ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015) and Technical Expert (sterilization) for a Notified Body. She has a BS in Chemical Engineering and is a Certified Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, RAC, and ISO 27001 Information Security Lead Auditor.

About Omnify Software
Omnify Software, the leading provider of business-ready Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for discrete manufacturers, helps OEMs shorten development cycles, accelerate product innovation and improve bottom-line profitability. Omnify's commitment to customer success has resulted in a unique solution that is quick to implement, easy to use, and provides an open integration platform. Our web-based solution offers flexible deployment options that allow customers to deploy on-premises or in the cloud. Omnify is well-known for superior customer service, delivering outstanding training, development and support with a team of experienced technology professionals. For more information about Omnify Software Product Lifecycle Management, please call 978-988-3800, email info@omnifysoft.com or visit www.omnifysoft.com, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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Media Contact:
Alaine Portnoy
Omnify Software
a.portnoy@omnifysoft.com
(978)-988-3800

Valerie Harding
Ripple Effect Communications
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(617)-536-8887