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ISO 13485
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The Global Medical Device Podcast, powered by Greenlight Guru, is where today's brightest minds in the medical device industry go to get their most useful and actionable insider knowledge, direct from some of the world's leading medical device experts and companies.

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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... more

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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 ... more

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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, cale... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Drues
Regulatory consultant and biomedical engineer with more than 30 years of experience
Episode: #476: Part 2: FDA Guidance: What We Should Expect in 2027
Mike Drues
Regulatory consultant and president of Vascular Sciences
Vascular Sciences
Episode: #475: Part 1: Rethinking FDA Guidance: Why Non-Binding Documents Define Your Regulatory Strategy
Lisa Voronkova
Co-founder of OVA Solutions, engineering leader
OVA Solutions
Episode: #470: The Real Cost of MedTech Innovation: From Idea to Pre-Production with Lisa Voronkova
Chris Gates
Founder and CEO of ArsMed Security
ArsMed Security
Episode: #472: Cost Containment: Right-Sizing Medical Device Cybersecurity with Chris Gates
Michael Sprauve
President of Spec Design, a firm building hardware since 1996
Spec Design
Episode: #471: From AI Visuals to FDA Approval: Fixing MedTech’s Design-to-Market Gap
Nikhil Mangale
Vice President of Quality at Kapstone Medical
Kapstone Medical
Episode: #474: Behind the QMSR Audits: The Top 5 FDA Citations & Risk Management Pitfalls
Jordi Martorell
CEO and co-founder of Aortyx
Aortyx
Episode: #473: The MedTech Odyssey: Bridging Academic Science to Series A Success
Shai Policker
Managing Partner at Edge Medical Ventures; CEO of Endostem
Edge Medical Ventures / Endostem
Episode: #469: Why Market Strategy Comes First in MedTech Development
Shawnnah Monterrey
Beanstalk Ventures founder; FDA accredited third-party reviewer
Beanstalk Ventures / Beanstalk Consulting
Episode: #468: SaMD Issues, Defects & Detection | Shawnnah Monterrey

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Etienne Nichols
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 204 ratings
  • The MedTech “How-To” Podcast: Practical Quality & Regulatory Lessons from the Global Medical Device

    Global Medical Device Podcast (Powered by Greenlight Guru) is a consistently practical MedTech show focused on what it takes to develop, regulate, and scale medical devices—quality systems, regulatory strategy, risk management, post-market, and operations. Hosted by Etienne Nichols, it leans into “how it actually works” discussions with practitioners and offers lots of transferable, day-to-day lessons for start-ups and established teams alike. The back catalogue is deep and topic coverage is bro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr.SRG76
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • As an engineer in the medical device industry, this is a fantastic podcast for getting a bird's eye view of a wide range of regulatory topics that impact my daily design work.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Trescanette
    10 months ago
  • Medical Device podcast is a Favorite of mine

    Always full of great resources, ideas, people. So helpful & motivating. Also, helps in keeping up with ever changing MedTech landscape. The most recent podcast #411 opened my eyes to local states issues I never considered. Always great guests & info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ttraveller
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must for any Med Tech Professional

    Love the diverse range of topics covered in the show. The guests provide insights and advice which any medical device professional will find useful and actionable. I keep returning to previously listened shows, which speaks to the relevance and quality of the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HF Ian
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Stop bashing the FDA

    I think the podcast topics are great, but, I don’t appreciate the constant FDA bashing. There’s a reason innovation still happens first in the US.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    giantshuskies
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great guest diversity and deep-dive topics across regulatory and commercialization.
Consistently practical MedTech show with actionable lessons for QA/RA and product teams.
High-signal content and steady production, though sponsor mentions are noticeable.
Excellent resource for staying current on regulatory trends and AI in MedTech.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#475: Part 1: Rethinking FDA Guidance: Why Non-Binding Documents Define Your Regulatory Strategy
Q: Who has to follow this then? Is it the manufacturer or the FDA?
Guidance does not legally bind manufacturers or the FDA, but manufacturers are generally expected to follow it unless they persuade the agency that an alternative approach is appropriate and complies with applicable statutes and regulations. Drues recommends discussing differences in a pre-submission meeting.
#475: Part 1: Rethinking FDA Guidance: Why Non-Binding Documents Define Your Regulatory Strategy
Q: Can you tell us what a guidance document is?
Drues describes guidance as the FDA's current thinking on technical, engineering, clinical, administrative, or policy topics. Some guidance applies broadly to medical devices, while other documents address particular technologies or device types.
#476: Part 2: FDA Guidance: What We Should Expect in 2027
Q: Should FDA even be writing guidance? Is that their job?
Drues supports procedural guidance but questions whether FDA should prescribe technical testing methods, arguing that device companies must apply their own expertise and take responsibility beyond the guidance.
#476: Part 2: FDA Guidance: What We Should Expect in 2027
Q: What can we expect for 2027?
Drues reviews CDRH's A-list, B-list, and under-construction guidance topics, emphasizing that publication plans are qualified by intent and available resources rather than guaranteed timelines.
#474: Behind the QMSR Audits: The Top 5 FDA Citations & Risk Management Pitfalls
Q: How should a small company approach QMSR preparation differently from a larger organization?
Small companies should tailor a true, lean quality system that reflects actual practices, start with risk management as the foundation, then address design and development, document control, and supplier controls. Avoid boilerplate templates; focus on practical processes and a risk-based plan with prioritized actions.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on the medical device industry, frequently hosting regulatory, quality, and go-to-market experts to unpack real-world pathways for bringing devices to market. Episodes often dissect regulatory strategy, QMS alignment, reimbursement, and practical product development challenges, with guests from leading testing bodies, manufacturers, and advisory firms. A standout aspect is the practical, practitioner-oriented lens—guests share actionable guidance, actionable frameworks, and cautionary tales from hands-on industry experience. This makes it valuable for professionals seeking concrete steps to navigate complex compliance, safety, and commercialization landscape, including startup founders, RA/QA specialists, and product leader... more

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