Dr. med. Christoph Ziskoven

Dr. Christoph Ziskoven is a medical doctor, board-certified specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, and experienced clinical and regulatory expert working at the MDR/IVDR Notified Body TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH. His career spans 20 years in clinical practice and regulatory, combining hands-on experience as a physician with extensive expertise in medical devices conformity assessment.

His medical career began with earning a Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) degree from the University of Cologne, where he conducted a doctoral thesis focusing on heart muscle physiology. This foundation was followed by approximately ten years of clinical practice as an orthopedic and trauma surgeon across university and maximum-care hospitals. During this period, he gained specialist qualification in orthopedics and trauma surgery, with hands-on expertise in a variety of device-related procedures.

Transitioning into regulatory and notified body roles, he has accumulated over a decade of experience at TÜV Rheinland. This includes serving as a Clinical Expert, Auditor, and managing the technical competence centers. His work extended to contributing actively to the development of regulatory position papers and guidelines through participation in TEAM-NB working groups, promoting target aiming understanding of the MDR requirements. He also engaged with international expert panels and working groups, helping align practices with regulatory standards.

In addition to his clinical and regulatory work, he has taken on the role of a trainer and speaker, sharing his expertise through seminars for manufacturers and notified bodies. His lectures cover diverse topics such as clinical evaluations, MDR compliance, and biocompatibility, ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements.

What is particularly important to him as a speaker:
„As a speaker, I prioritize interactive engagement to ensure participants fully understand and can successfully implement MDR requirements. I strive to create collaborative learning experiences that drive real-world success.“