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MedTech True Quality Stories
by Powered by Greenlight Guru with host Jon Speer + Medical Device Leaders
This is MedTech True Quality Stories, hosted by Jon Speer, founder and VP of QA/RA at Greenlight Guru.Each week, we embark on a new storytelling journey with different MedTech executives as they share real-world, actionable best practices for medical device leaders. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into how these industry pioneers are successfully imagining, implementing, and improving True Quality medical devices.
Episodes
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#476: Part 2: FDA Guidance: What We Should Expect in 2027
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols continues his conversation with regulatory consultant Michael Drues, Ph.D., to examine the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) guidance document priorities for fiscal year 2027. The discussion kicks off...
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#475: Part 1: Rethinking FDA Guidance: Why Non-Binding Documents Define Your Regulatory Strategy
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols and regulatory consultant Mike Drues dive deep into the world of FDA guidance documents. They unpack what these documents truly represent—the agency's current thinking rather than binding law—and explore how manufacturers...
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#470: The Real Cost of MedTech Innovation: From Idea to Pre-Production with Lisa Voronkova
Building a medical device rarely follows the smooth, predictable trajectory presented in investor pitch decks. While regulatory consultants often default to "it depends," medical device teams require concrete figures regarding engineering hours, calendar timelines, and budget allocations to bring…
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#474: Behind the QMSR Audits: The Top 5 FDA Citations & Risk Management Pitfalls
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Nikhil Mangale, Vice President of Quality at Kapstone Medical, to discuss the real-world impact of the FDA's Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR). Seven months post-implementation, the industry is...
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#473: The MedTech Odyssey: Bridging Academic Science to Series A Success
The transition from academic research to commercial MedTech entrepreneurship requires a strategic mindset shift, particularly when navigating high-risk vascular innovations. Jordi Martorell, CEO and co-founder of Aortyx, shares his journey from mapping arterial blood flow at the Harvard-MIT...
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#472: Cost Containment: Right-Sizing Medical Device Cybersecurity with Chris Gates
Medical device cybersecurity is no longer an optional feature or a last-minute checkbox prior to market entry. Hosted by Etienne Nichols, this episode features Chris Gates, founder and CEO of arsMedSecurity, who delivers a practical, engineering-first perspective on embedding security directly…
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#471: From AI Visuals to FDA Approval: Fixing MedTech’s Design-to-Market Gap
Many MedTech startups and innovators focus heavily on core technology development, often assuming physical product design is simple polishing once a working concept exists. Michael Sprauve explains that this approach frequently creates a gap between brilliant engineering and a market-ready,...
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#469: Why Market Strategy Comes First in MedTech Development
Medical device startups frequently fall into the trap of developing complex technology first, only to struggle downstream with clinical adoption, regulatory hurdles, and reimbursement. In this episode, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Shai Policker, Managing Partner at Edge Medical Ventures…
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#467: Combination Product Compliance: PMOA, 21 CFR Part 4 & QMS Alignment
Navigating the regulatory landscape for combination products requires understanding how primary modes of action (PMOA) dictate oversight pathways. In this episode, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Jim Fentress, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Galero (a Santa Group company), to unpack the...
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#466: Leaving the Ivory Tower - How Notified Body Engagement Unlocks Startup Growth
Many early-stage medical device founders face a major dilemma: how do you prove regulatory maturity to investors and partners before you actually hold a final CE mark or FDA approval? Waiting until the end of a long development cycle creates significant commercial risk. By treating regulatory...
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#462: Implementing an eQMS: The Ultimate Move-In Guide for MedTech Leaders
In this episode, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Michaela Kivett, a seasoned medical device consultant at Greenlight Guru, to break down the complexities of implementing an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). Drawing from her background in orthopedic implant contract manufacturing…
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Improving the Colon Cancer Screening Experience
Preparation for a colonoscopy is not a pleasant or positive experience. From laxatives to the invasiveness and sedation involved, preparing for a colonoscopy is something most patients dread and try to avoid. Fortunately, clinicians and patients can look forward to colonoscopy and colon cancer...
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#459: The Purolea Warning Letter & Validating AI in Medical Devices - What FDA Actually Requires
The MedTech industry widely misread the FDA's recent warning letter to Purolea Cosmetics Lab as a direct crackdown on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Host Etienne Nichols challenges this narrative, explaining that viewing the event strictly through an AI lens causes medical device manufacturers to...
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#454: Bridging the Gap: Avoiding the MedTech Valley of Death with Dr. Adam Saltman
In this episode, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Dr. Adam Saltman, Chief Medical Officer at NAMSA, to explore the treacherous "valley of death" that exists between a medical device prototype and the patient. With a unique "triple threat" perspective as a cardiothoracic surgeon, former FDA...
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#452: Switching Careers to MedTech: A Practical Guide for Engineers and Professionals
In this episode, host Etienne Nichols speaks directly to professionals in industries like automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing who are looking to transition into MedTech. Drawing from his own experience moving from aerospace to medical devices, Etienne demystifies the industry’s high barriers...
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#448: MedTech Investment: Outcomes, Regulations, and the Shift to At-Home Care
This episode features Ivanny Franklin, Managing Partner at MedSight Capital, who brings a wealth of experience from her background in molecular biology and her decade-long tenure at NAMSA. The conversation centers on the shifting paradigms of medical device investment, specifically how the…
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#447: Solving the Pediatric MedTech Gap with Edwin Lindsay
In this episode, Etienne Nichols sits down with Edwin Lindsay, a seasoned MedTech operator and QARA leader, to discuss the systemic challenges facing the pediatric medical device market. Following a personal experience in a neonatal ward, Edwin highlights the stark reality that many pediatric...
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#445: ISO 10993-1:2025: What Risk-Based Biocompatibility Means for MedTech
In this episode, Etienne Nichols sits down with Thor Rollins, a leader at Nelson Labs and the convener of the committee revising ISO 10993-1. The conversation centers on the newest 2025 version of the standard, which represents a massive philosophical shift from a "checkbox" testing mentality to…
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#444: Scaling Your QMS: What the FDA Really Expects for MedTech Startups
This episode explores the transition from the Quality System Regulation (QSR) to the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) and the foundational elements required for medical device compliance. Host Etienne Nichols and guest Mike Drues discuss the philosophy of building a usable system…
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#443: Generative AI in MedTech: Quality, Risks, and the Autonomy Scale with Ashkon Rasooli
In this episode, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Ashkon Rasooli, founder of Ingenious Solutions and a specialist in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). The conversation previews their upcoming session at MD&M West, focusing on the critical intersection of generative AI (GenAI) and quality...
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#441: ICYMI (In Case You Missed It!) How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting the MedTech Industry
In this episode, Etienne Nichols and guest Ashkon Rasooli explore the transformative impact of AI in the medical device industry. From AI-driven diagnostics and wearable health monitors to the future of surgical robots, they delve into how these technologies are reshaping healthcare. The…
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#437: MedTech Talent Reset: AI, Skills, and the Hidden Job Market
The MedTech talent landscape has undergone a significant "reset" in the two years since Elena Kyria, founder and CEO of Elemed, last joined the podcast. Driven by factors like the rise of AI, economic volatility, and post-pandemic shifts, the dynamic has swung from a "war for talent" (many jobs,...
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#435: ICYMI (In Case You Missed It!) Becoming a Regulatory Affairs Professional
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols is joined by Kavetha Ram, a seasoned expert in health and pharmaceutical sciences and the regulatory department leader at Spectra Medical Devices. Together, they delve into how new regulatory affairs professionals can get…
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#434: ICYMI (In Case You Missed It!) Project Management In Medtech
This episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast features a compelling conversation with Perry Parendo, a seasoned expert in product development and project management within the MedTech sector. Host Etienne Nichols and Perry delve into the challenges and opportunities facing medical device...
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#426: Software as a Medical Device: Securing Your Digital Future
In this episode, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Jose Bohorquez and Mohamad Foustok from CyberMed to dissect the complex world of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and cybersecurity. They emphasize that SaMD is first and foremost a medical device and should be treated as such from the very...
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#422: ISO 14971 and the Road to Risk Management with Edwin Bills
This episode takes an unexpected journey with Edwin Bills, a lead expert in medical device risk management and a key contributor to the development of ISO 14971. Edwin shares stories from his diverse career, beginning with his time as a submariner and electronics technician in the Navy, where he...
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#417: Evaluating EQMS: A Crucial Step for Medtech Success
This episode features host Etienne Nichols and guest Andy Rogantino, who discuss the critical timing and process for evaluating and implementing an Electronic Quality Management System (EQMS). They challenge the common "wait until something breaks" approach, emphasizing that the most effective...
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#415: Neurotech: Accelerating Innovation in a Complex Medical Device Vertical
In this episode, Etienne Nichols and Matt Stratton, Director and Principal Consultant at Coalition, delve into the dynamic and complex world of neurotechnology. They discuss the expansive definition of neurotech, the significant challenges in accelerating innovation—particularly concerning...
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#414: Why Global Certification is the Future of Clinical Research in Latin America
As global clinical trials become more competitive and data-driven, Latin America is stepping up with a new global standard in clinical trial quality. In this episode, Etienne Nichols speaks with Julio Martinez-Clark, CEO of BioAccess and a key advocate for clinical site certification in Latin...
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#409: How Iterative Management Transforms MedTech Teams: Faster Execution, Smarter Decisions
In this episode recorded live at LSI Dana Point, Etienne Nichols sits down with Ed Muzio, author of Iterate, to explore how iterative management helps MedTech companies move faster as they scale. Muzio breaks down the pitfalls of traditional management—including siloed execution and...
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#406: Over the Counter (OTC) vs. Prescription (RX) Medical Devices, Pt. 2
In part 2 of a critical two-part series, Etienne Nichols and regulatory affairs expert Mike Drues explore the nuanced pathway of switching a medical device from prescription (Rx) to over-the-counter (OTC). This episode dives deep into what triggers a new submission, how usability testing and…
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#404: MedTech 101: What You Need to Know About the Medical Device Industry
Are you new to the medical device industry—or mentoring someone who is? In this foundational episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Sara Adams and Chris Rush from Greenlight Guru to deliver a MedTech 101 masterclass. They unpack the roles, regulations…
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#403: Global Perspective on Medical Device Reimbursement
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols speaks with renowned regulatory and reimbursement expert Karandeep Singh Badwal to uncover the complexities of medical device reimbursement across the US, EU, and Asian markets. From the influence of governmental systems to the...
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#401: FDA’s Vital Role in ISO Standards: Ensuring Global MedTech Integrity
In this compelling episode, Etienne Nichols chats with regulatory powerhouse Sarah Moeller about the crucial intersection between the FDA's regulatory oversight and international ISO standards development. They uncover the profound impact of FDA's participation—or absence—in shaping global...
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#396: Mastering Device Descriptions: The Cornerstone of Medical Device Submissions
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols and regulatory consultant Mike Drues delve into the often-overlooked yet critical topic of device descriptions in FDA submissions. Discover why this foundational element can determine the success of your regulatory pathway,...
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#395: IEC 60601 Updates: What MedTech Professionals Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols sits down with Leo Eisner, founder of Eisner Safety Consultants and a leading voice in IEC 60601 standards development. They unpack the upcoming revisions to the fourth edition of IEC 60601, focusing on the rationale behind…
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#394: Class III PMAs in MedTech: Advantages, Misconceptions, and Competitive Strategies with Dr. Mike Drues
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols sits down with regulatory expert Dr. Mike Drues to demystify the pre-market approval (PMA) process for medical devices. They delve into the key differences between PMAs, 510(k)s, and de novos, bust common myths, and explore...
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#390: Building a Non-BS QMS: 4 Core Principles for MedTech Success with Ashkon Rasooli
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols is joined by quality and regulatory expert Ashkon Rasooli to explore the essentials of creating a high-impact, non-burdensome Quality Management System (QMS). Ashkon shares his four guiding principles for building an...
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#388: Elements of an Effective CAPA Program
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols hosts Georg Digel, a seasoned expert in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) systems. Georg shares insights into setting up an effective CAPA program, discussing essential topics like identifying CAPA triggers, executing…
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#387: The case for Real World Evidence Studies
In this insightful episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols is joined by Simon Mason, President of NEST (National Evaluation System for Health Technology), to explore how real-world evidence (RWE) is shaping the future of medical device regulation. Simon breaks down…
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#386: The Danger of In-Home Use Medical Devices, Pt. 2
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols continues his conversation with regulatory expert Mike Drues in part two of their series on home use medical devices. The discussion centers on critical topics such as labeling, usability challenges, and the future of...
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#384: Insights from an Ex-FDA Investigator: Compliance, Quality Systems, and MedTech Trends
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Vincent Cafiso, Director of Quality and Regulatory Services at Creo Consulting and former FDA investigator. Vincent brings 30 years of life sciences and regulatory expertise, offering a unique perspective on...
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#383: What Standards Apply to My Device?
In this episode, Etienne Nichols talks with Leo Eisner, renowned as the "IEC 60601 Guy" and founder of Eisner Safety Consultants, about the importance of selecting the right standards in medical device development. Leo shares his journey into the world of medical device standards, offering a...
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#380: Navigating the Complex World of Combination Products with Subhi Saadeh
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols sits down with Subhi Saadeh, host of the Combinate Podcast and an expert in the field of combination products. They explore the complexities of combination products—those that integrate drugs, devices, and…
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#377: Designing a Medical Device for a Global User
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols sits down with Dr. Matthew Wettergreen, Director of the Global Medical Innovation Master of Bioengineering program at Rice University. Dr. Wettergreen shares his extensive experience in developing client-based engineering…
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#373: Creative Clinical Recruitment
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols, along with part-time co-host Stephanie Hinton, dives into the art of clinical trial recruitment with Dr. Kelly Palmer, Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Palmer shares her extensive experience and...
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#371: Achieving ISO 13485 Certification
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols chats with Weronika Michaluk and Zach Markin from HTD Health about their journey to achieving ISO 13485 certification. The discussion covers the importance of gap analysis, the value of a compliant agile approach, and the...
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#365: Medical Device Reporting: The Do's and Don'ts
In this episode, Lisa Van Ryn, a seasoned expert from Greenlight Guru, shares her extensive knowledge on the FDA’s Medical Device Reporting (MDR). We unpack the nuances of when and how to report incidents, the definition of serious injuries, and the importance of effective complaint management...
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#355: Mastering the Pitch: MedTech Innovations from Concept to Market
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols dives into the art of pitching to medical device investors with Blythe Karow, COO at Neurogeneces. Blythe shares her wealth of experience, from her early days as a marketer to leading significant product launches and...
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#354: Advice for MedTech Regulatory Affairs Professionals
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols is joined by Kavetha Ram, a seasoned expert in health and pharmaceutical sciences and the regulatory department leader at Spectra Medical Devices. Together, they delve into how new regulatory affairs professionals can get…
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This is MedTech True Quality Stories, hosted by Jon Speer, founder and VP of QA/RA at Greenlight Guru.Each week, we embark on a new storytelling journey with different MedTech executives as they share real-world, actionable best practices for medical device leaders. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into how these industry pioneers are successfully imagining, implementing, and improving True Quality medical devices.
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