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#384: Insights from an Ex-FDA Investigator: Compliance, Quality Systems, and MedTech Trends

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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 navigating FDA inspections, building robust quality systems, and managing innovation within the MedTech industry. They dive deep into the challenges faced by MedTech companies, particularly small startups, and how to balance regulatory requirements with creativity and innovation. Vincent also highlights the common pitfalls companies encounter with design controls and shares strategies to ensure R&D and production teams work in harmony.Key Timestamps:[00:01] – Introduction: Vincent Cafiso’s background as an FDA investigator and transition into industry.[04:15] – Crayo Consulting’s Scope: How Creo Consulting supports MedTech companies from launch strategy to compliance.[12:40] – Bridging R&D and Production: Ove