BIS and Integral University Organize Seminar on Medical Device Standardization to Promote Safe and Reliable Healthcare
More than 300 participants from industry, academia, research and healthcare attend the seminar at Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Lucknow
Lucknow: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Medical and Hospital Planning Department (MHD), in collaboration with the Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IIMSR), Integral University, Lucknow, organized a seminar titled “Delivering Safe and Reliable Healthcare Through Medical Device Standardization.” The event witnessed the participation of more than 300 delegates from industry, academia, research institutions and the healthcare sector.
The seminar focused on the importance of medical device standardization in ensuring patient safety, maintaining product quality and strengthening the reliability of healthcare services. It also highlighted the role of standards in promoting indigenous manufacturing, technological innovation and the development of a robust medical device ecosystem in India.
Emphasis on Patient Safety and Quality Standards
Shri Sumit Sengar, Director and Head of the Medical and Hospital Planning Department (MHD), BIS, highlighted the significance of standardization in ensuring the safety, quality and performance of medical devices. He explained that standards provide a common framework for manufacturers and healthcare professionals while supporting domestic manufacturing capabilities and innovation.
Prof. (Dr.) Gulfam Ahmed Hashmi, Vice-Dean, Academics, Research & Collaboration, Integral University, emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between academia and industry to promote research, innovation and quality healthcare solutions.
Prof. (Dr.) Abha Chandra, Dean, IIMSR and Chair, MHD 06, delivered the opening remarks and highlighted the growing relevance of medical device standards in the healthcare sector.
Dr. S. M. Fauzan Akhtar, Hon’ble Additional Pro-Chancellor, Integral University, underscored that safe and effective healthcare depends not only on advanced medical technology but also on the quality, reliability, testing and proper maintenance of medical devices.
Experts Share Technical and Industry Perspectives
The technical sessions featured detailed presentations by experts from the medical device industry and standardization sector.
Shri Abhishek Bindra from Boston Scientific discussed the role of standards in interventional cardiology and their impact on patient outcomes.
Shri Pawan Kumar, Scientist-B and Member Secretary, MHD 06, BIS, explained the role and responsibilities of the Medical and Hospital Planning Department in the development of standards for medical devices.
Dr. Rajiv Chhibber, Group Vice President, Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd. (SMT Cardiovascular), shared the industry's perspective on quality, safety and reliability in cardiovascular medical devices.
Prof. (Dr.) Abha Chandra also shared practical insights and learnings related to the implementation and relevance of medical device standards in healthcare settings.
Strengthening India's Medical Device Ecosystem
The seminar concluded with an open-house discussion, during which participants exchanged views on the challenges and opportunities associated with medical device standardization.
The discussions highlighted that standardization is a key enabler of patient safety, product quality, indigenous manufacturing and innovation. The event also reinforced the importance of collaboration among regulatory bodies, academic institutions, healthcare professionals and industry stakeholders in building a stronger and more reliable medical device ecosystem in India.
The seminar served as an important platform for knowledge-sharing and dialogue, underlining the need to make medical device quality and safety an integral part of healthcare delivery.