Global Medical Device Podcast powered by Greenlight Guru
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#460: FDA AI Regulations: Master the QA/RA Skills to Stay Ahead
The FDA is actively shaping the regulatory landscape for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in real time. As the agency expands its internal expertise through the Digital Health…
#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,…
#458: What the FDA Actually Says About AI in Medical Devices
The medical device industry is undergoing a paradigm shift as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) transition from novelties into heavily regulated realities. The turning point…
#457: Exploring the MedTech Commercial Valley of Death with Ryan O'Mahoney
The transition from a cleared medical device to a commercialized product is one of the most perilous phases for a MedTech startup. While founders frequently anticipate the technical and regulatory…
#456: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: 483 Pitfalls and Regulatory Accountability
In this episode, host Etienne Nichols sits down with industry veteran Mike Drues to explore a critical theme in modern MedTech: the danger of "not knowing what you don't know." The conversation…
#455: MedTech Founder 101: Shifting from Corporate to Startup with John Schindler
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols sits down with John Schindler, CEO of Liquet Medical, for a "MedTech Founder 101" masterclass. With over 25 years of…
#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…
#453: Sustainable Material Selection in MedTech with Lucas Pianegonda
Sustainability in the medical device industry is far more complex than simple material substitution. It involves a rigorous balancing act between biocompatibility, regulatory requirements, and supply…
#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…
#451: Building a MedTech Powerhouse: The 5 Stages of Founder Success
In this deep-dive episode, host Etienne Nichols shifts away from the "inspiring" fluff of entrepreneurship to deliver a gritty, practical masterclass for medical device founders. Drawing from his…
#450: Human Factors vs. Clinical Trials: Why Your MedTech Submission is Stalling
In this episode, Etienne Nichols sits down with Staci Miller, a Human Factors and UX Strategist at GenUX, to demystify the role of human factors (HF) in the medical device regulatory pathway. Staci…
#449: 7 Pitfalls of International MedTech Expansion
In this episode, Etienne Nichols sits down with regulatory expert Mike Drues, President of Vascular Sciences, to discuss the "culture shock" international medical device companies face when entering…
#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…
#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…
#446: The Hidden Physics of the MedTech Life Cycle with Dr. Kristy Katzenmeyer-Pleuss
In this episode, Etienne Nichols sits down with Dr. Kristy Katzenmeyer-Pleuss, President and Founder of KP Medical Device Consulting, to unpack the complexities of the medical device life cycle. The…
#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…
#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.…
#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…
#442: MedTech Leadership: Vulnerability & The CEC Framework with Dr. Jenny Hoffmann
Dr. Jenny Hoffmann, MedTech executive and author of Open Up: Step Into the Leader You Are Meant to Be, joins host Etienne Nichols to discuss the evolution of leadership in the medical device…
#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…
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