IMPORTANT UPDATE: It is with sincere regret that we must inform you that the OSMA 2025 Fall Meeting (October 22-23, 2025) has been cancelled due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Why This Decision Was Necessary:
This unexpected situation has created circumstances beyond our control, as we have just received this new communication from the FDA:
- The FDA has informed us they cannot host Day 2 at the FDA White Oak Campus due to the shutdown
- FDA speakers are now unable to participate
- A significant portion of our program content relies on FDA participation and expertise
Given that FDA involvement is central to the educational value of this meeting, the OSMA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel rather than proceed with a substantially altered program.
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The OSMA Board of Directors thanks you for your understanding and continued support during this challenging time. We remain committed to serving the orthopedic device community and look forward to gathering together in spring 2026.
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Join us for the OSMA Fall Meeting at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Wednesday, October 22 and the FDA White Oak Campus on Thursday, October 23!
Registration: Please sign into your OSMA account to view registration link. If you need to create an OSMA account, please follow these tutorials: Member Account, Strategic Partner Account, Fellows Account
Hotel Block: Rooms have been reserved at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center for $289 per night plus taxes, fees. Hotel block ends September 29, 2025. Limited number of rooms available. Please sign into your OSMA account to view registration link.
FDA Entrance Requirements: Please note the type of ID required to enter the FDA facility on October 23, 2025. Foreign nationals must have the required paperwork submitted by October 14, 2025. If you do not have the appropriate ID or you have not filed the appropriate form, you will not be able to enter the FDA building. Please sign into your OSMA account to view FDA Entrance Requirements documents.
Transportation to/from FDA will be arranged (charter bus) based on registration numbers. If you require special accommodations or will be taking private transportation, feel free to contact mpc@osma.net.
Agenda Overview:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22- Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
We will kick off the day with the OSMA Business Meeting followed by Education Sessions focusing on:
- Capitol Hill Updates
- ISO/ASTM Updates
- Innovation in Clinical Study Design
- Reimbursement Strategies
- Clinical Data in 510k’s
- Human Factors
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23- FDA White Oak Campus
On the second day of the meeting, we will leave the Bethesda North Marriott as a group and travel to the FDA White Oak Great Room. Here we will join with FDA employees to discuss topics such as:
- OHT-6 Updates
- Building a Sustainable Quality Culture in FDA-Regulated Industries
- DHT-6 Updates
- Additive Manufacturing
- TAP Program Updates
- Evidentiary Expectations for 510k Devices
- Use of AI in CDRH/Industry
- Biocompatibility (Updates and Panel Discussion with Key Industry and FDA Speakers)
Full agenda coming soon!