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 t

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 6

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

In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols talks with Justin Bushko, president of Concise Engineering and founder of MedTech Man. Justin shares his extensive experience in MedTech, guiding startups and major players alike throug

In this engaging episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols and Devon Campbell dive into the complexities of verification and validation (V&V) in medical device development. Whether you’re a medtech startup founder or an industry ve

In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols sits down with Adnan Ashfaq, a seasoned quality, regulatory, and validation specialist, to explore the critical role of developing a regulatory roadmap for medical device companies. Adn

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 fou

In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols and regulatory expert Mike Drues discuss FDA's new framework, the Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP), designed to streamline change approvals for medical devices. Originally devel

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 lik

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