This is a solo episode. On this episode, Subhi goes through:

01:51 Draft FDA Guidance - Platform Technology

13:03 EMA Guidance - Questions & Answers for applicants, marketing authorisation holders of medicinal products and notified

18:25 USP - <1157> USP-Listed Device Monographs and Recommendations for Product Quality and Performance Testing of the Drug Component of Combination Products

20:10 Race Recap: Sugar Badger 50K

26:51 Conclusion

Subhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional and host of the Combinate Podcast. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee. Subhi is an Ironman Triathlete and a Marathoner/Ultramarathoner.

On this episode, I was joined by one of my favorite guests, Larry Mager of Mgmt-Ctrl and PQMCoach.com. Larry walks through:

00:31 Larry's Perspective on Quality

03:21 Importance of KPIs in Management Review

04:13 Management Review and Control

09:09 Operational Framework and Business Structure

18:46 Effective Business Processes

24:42 Understanding Role Expectations and Aggregating Work

25:51 Management Review: Strategy and Tactical Levels

28:47 Operational and Systemic Levels of Management

30:15 Balancing Capability and Capacity

31:37 Improvement and Execution in Business Operations

37:25 The Role of CAPA in Quality Management

44:54 Building a Culture of Quality and Continual Improvement

46:36 Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning

Larry is the Principal and Founder at Mgmt-Ctrl, a company that focuses on bringing thoughtful quality management that goes beyond compliance only. He has three decades of experience in the medical device industry, and has held responsible positions within medical device manufacturing companies ranging from start-ups to multisite, highly matrixed organizations. He has held executive management responsibilities in both quality management and operations management roles and is experienced in interrelated quality disciplines, such as quality systems, management control, CAPA, supplier control and management, risk management, quality assurance/control, lean manufacturing, product development engineering, and results-oriented management for continuous improvement. You can reach Larry at [email protected]

On this episode I was joined by Captain Alan Stevens, Global Head of Complex Devices and Drug Delivery Systems at AbbVie. In this episode, Alan walks through:

00:38 Exploring Reliability in Combination Products

01:17 The Importance of Subscribing and Feedback

01:36 Alan Stevens Shares His Expertise

02:40 Understanding Reliability: Definitions and Nuances

03:46 Component vs. System Reliability in Device Design

08:55 From FDA Reviews to Industry Insights

11:29 Fault Tree Analysis and Risk Management

14:17 Setting Reliability Expectations for Combination Products

15:32 Navigating Risk Culture and Acceptable Levels of Risk

Alan is the Global Head of Complex Devices and Drug Delivery Systems at AbbVie within the RA Emerging Technologies, Devices and Combination Products team. Prior to joining AbbVie, Alan spent 20 years at the FDA/CDRH leading premarket review and policy development for drug delivery devices and combination products.

On this episode I was joined by Chuck Ventura, Founder of Ventura Solutions and CEO of HemoTek. On this episode Chuck walks through:

00:29 Design Changes When No DHF Exists

03:30 Challenges and Strategies in Document Management

04:49 Improving Design Inputs and Risk Management

21:37 Leveraging Tools for Better Traceability and Compliance

Charles Ventura is the Founder of Ventura Solutions and CEO of HemoTek. Chuck is a leader in the Medical Device & Combination Products space with successful experience in Commercialization, R&D, Project Management, and Manufacturing Support.

https://ventura-solutions.com/

On this episode, I was joined by Tony Watson, Vice President of Regulatory and Quality at Windgap Medical.

On this episode, Anthony discusses:

03:11 The Formation and Impact of the Office of Combination Products

04:16 Challenges and Changes in the Regulatory Landscape for Combination Products

07:53 Understanding FDA Titles and Organizational Structure

11:03 From FDA to Biogen: Transitioning to Industry and Building Medical Device Competency

16:41 Insights into FDA and Industry Dynamics: Conferences, Regulations, and Mindset Shifts

20:05 Combination Product Mindset in Large Organizations vs. Startups

21:54 Navigating Small Company Dynamics and Supply Chain Management

22:29 The Importance of a Combination Product Mindset

25:14 Challenges and Evolution of Combination Products

26:42 Global Perspectives on Combination Products

27:30 Digital Health: The New Frontier

35:02 Quality Culture and Open Communication

Anthony started his career as a naval officer on ships before transitioning to the civilian side of government. He served nearly 20 years at FDA as a reviewer, branch chief, and division director. In his time at FDA, he was one of the original regulatory policy-makers for combination products on the CDRH side. He has led the development of sevral guidance documents that are still in use more than 10 years after he left FDA. He has been active in industry advocay groups and standards efforts related to combination products for nearly 20 years. Since leaving FDA in 2013, Anthony has been developing and leading device and combination product teams in biotech, biopharma, and digital health companies from startups to global scale. He is presently the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality at Windgap Medical, a drug delivery device startup in Watertown, Massachusetts. He is also an adjunct professor at Northeastern University in the Regulatory Affairs Program and advises companies in the digital health field.

LinkedIn url: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-w-77abaa3?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

On this episode, I was joined by Richard Koch, Founder of KochSaMD. Richard discusses:

00:29 Exploring Software's Role in Medical Devices

02:29 Deep Dive into Cloud-Based Medical Devices

06:29 The Intricacies of Software Development in Medical Devices

26:33 The Future of Medical Devices in the Cloud Era

32:56 The Potential Impact of Tech Giants on MedTech

39:50 Embracing Digital Transformation in MedTech

40:50 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More

Richard Koch is the founder of KochSaMD and is an expert in ISO62304, Medical Device Software and SaMD.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardkoch/

https://kochsamd.ch/

https://puriapp.com/

On this episode, I was joined by Leo Eisner "IEC 60601 Guy", Founder of Eisner Safety Consultants. On this episode, Leo discusses:

Leo Eisner, founder and principal compliance and regulatory consultant of Eisner Safety Consultants (ESC), ESC provides the medical device industry with product safety compliance & regulatory support. Leo ensures his clients’ medical device compliance needs are met, provides his clients with practical assessments of their products and provides strategies & support to help them through the medical device product compliance maze based on his experience.

He has over 30 years of invaluable experience in the medical device industry. He worked at 3 notified bodies, and his career has spanned over 35 years of product safety certification test lab experience. He worked at 2 internationally recognized labs for 11 years. As an expert in the standards development process, Leo has been staying at the forefront of evolving medical device standards for over 20 years with standards such as the IEC 60601 series, ISO 15223, ISO 20417.

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