CPD on Demand: Product Liability in Life Sciences – Recent Reforms

We hosted our Product Liability in Life Sciences – Recent Reforms webinar, which took place on Thursday 29 May from 4.00pm to 5.00pm via Zoom.

This session examines the latest developments in EU product liability law and what they mean for organisations operating in the life sciences sector. Our speakers will provide practical insights on managing legal risk and adapting to the evolving liability environment.

60 Minute Watch | 1 CPD Point

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Our panel of product liability experts discussed the revised Product Liability Directive and recent case law from the ECJ with a particular focus on:

• Application to standalone software / software medical devices
• The concept of Defect
• Rebuttable presumptions of defectiveness and causation
• Discovery
• The concept and significance of a manufacturer's control over a product
• Limitation provisions

Speakers:

• Jamie Gallagher, Partner, Products, Mason Hayes & Curran
• Aisling Morrough, Senior Associate, Products, Mason Hayes & Curran

This session was moderated by Michaela Herron, Partner & Head of Products and Head of Life Sciences, Mason Hayes & Curran.

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