Capacity Building - Free Webinar on ISO/TS 5137:2026: Risk-Based Maintenance Management of Medical Devices - Regulatory, Industry and Post-Market Perspectives by Ir. Dr. Sasikala Devi Thangavelu on 17 November 2026

Date: 17 November 2026

Time: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM (GMT+8)

For All GHWP members

As part of the GHWP Capacity Building program, we are pleased to announce an upcoming Free Webinar via Zoom on "ISO/TS 5137:2026: Risk-Based Maintenance Management of Medical Devices-Regulatory, Industry and Post-Market Perspectives" by Ir. Dr. Sasikala Devi Thangavelu, Vice President of the Society of Medical and Biological Engineering Malaysia (MSMBE), GHWP Technical Committee (TC) Advisor, Chief Executive Officer of MDDEV Sdn. Bhd. 

Ir. Dr. Sasikala Devi Thangavelu is a Professional Biomedical Engineer and internationally recognised authority in medical device regulation, with over 37 years of experience. She is a former Director at Malaysia's Medical Device Authority (MDA), a former WHO Medical Device Regulatory Consultant, and currently Convenor of ISO/TC 210/WG7 on Good Engineering Maintenance Management (2024–2027). Ir. Dr. Sasikala Devi Thangavelu is a Professional Biomedical Engineer and internationally recognised authority in medical device regulation, with over 37 years of experience. She is a former Director at Malaysia's Medical Device Authority (MDA), a former WHO Medical Device Regulatory Consultant, and currently Convenor of ISO/TC 210/WG7 on Good Engineering Maintenance Management (2024-2027).

This one_hour webinar aims to provide regulators and industry stakeholders with an understanding of ISO/TS 5137:2026, focusing on its key principles, risk-based approach and practical application in medical device maintenance management, including its relevance to regulatory oversight, industry responsibilities and post-market safety. The webinar will cover:

• Introduction to ISO/TS 5137:2026 - Scope, key concepts and principles
• Risk-Based Maintenance Management - Risk assessment, maintenance planning and prioritisation
• Regulatory and Industry Perspectives - Relevance to regulatory frameworks, industry responsibilities and international standards
• Post-Market Management - Supporting continued device safety, performance and reliability throughout the device lifecycle
• Practical Implementation - Key considerations, challenges and opportunities for regulators and industry

Seats are limited! Interested participants are welcome to join with the Zoom access as follows:

Should you have any enquiry, please contact the GHWP Secretariat at secretariat@ghwp.org