Let's CombinateL Drugs + Devices

Episodes

Nov. 12, 2024

162 - Philip Crosby’s 5 Bad Beliefs About Quality (And How to Avoid T…

In this episode, Subhi delves into 'Quality is Free' by Philip Crosby, a seminal book in quality management. Highlighting its personal significance, the host discusses the core concept that quality, when properly managed, inc...

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Nov. 6, 2024

161 - ISO 14971 and ICH Q9 EXPLAINED: Risk Management Frameworks in M…

In this episode of Let's Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh explores the essential frameworks of risk management in medical devices and pharmaceuticals: ISO 14971 and ICH Q9. He discusses the origins, key elements, similarities, an...

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Oct. 30, 2024

160 - Drug Tech Transfer vs. Device Design Transfer EXPLAINED!

In this episode of *Let's Combinate*, Subhi delves into the critical distinctions between drug tech transfer and device design transfer, especially pertinent to combination products. Sue comprehensively outlines the regulator...

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Oct. 23, 2024

159 - Centralized, Decentralized & Federated Quality Models, McKinsey…

In this informative episode of Let's Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh and frequent guest Ben delve into the key aspects of quality management across various organizational structures. Through their engaging discussion, they highl...

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Oct. 16, 2024

158 - 3 Years Straight of Drug/Device Podcasting, Guarding the Proces…

In this episode, host Subhi reflects on three years of podcasting, drawing analogies to strength training and discussing the incremental progress achieved. The episode highlights the importance of consistency in podcast produ...

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Oct. 9, 2024

157 - Design Inputs that Don't Suck, Risk Control Measures and Proble…

In this episode of the Combinate Podcast, host Subhi Saadeh welcomes back Chuck Ventura, founder of Ventura Solutions, to discuss the often overlooked topic of design inputs in product development. Chuck highlights how poor d...

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Oct. 2, 2024

156 - Combination Product Governance, Big Pharma to Medical Device St…

On this episode, I was joined by Laxman Halleppanavar, Head of Portfolio Strategy and Management at Credence MedSystems, Inc. On this episode, Laxman, highlights the differences in regulatory oversight and risk management bet...

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Sept. 25, 2024

155 - FDA Compliance Programs, Program 7536.000: CDER vs. CDRH led In…

On this episode, I was joined by Laurie Auerbach, President and Principal Consultant, Compliance Prodigies, LLC. In this episode, Laurie dives into the complexities of FDA compliance programs, specifically focusing on combina...

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Sept. 18, 2024

154 - IVD's, LDT's, Companion Diagnostics, Precision Medicine, Clinic…

On this episode, I was joined by Devon Campbell, Founder and Managing Director of Prodct. Devon covers the differences between IVDs, companion diagnostics, and precision medicine, the risk management aspects specific to IVDs,...

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Sept. 11, 2024

153 - USP 382, Elastomeric Component Functional Suitability, Delivery…

On this episode, I was joined by Fran Degrazio, President & Principal Consultant at Strategic Parenteral Solutions and Executive Editor at Drug Delivery Leader. On this episode, Fran explores the transition from USP 381 to 38...

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Sept. 4, 2024

152 - Global Medical Device Podcast Interview: Behind the Combinate P…

This episode is a cross-post of an interview I did with Etienne Nichols over at the Global Medical Device Podcast at GreenLight Guru (Episode #380) . In this episode, Etienne and I discuss: 02:50 The Start of the Combinate Po...

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Aug. 28, 2024

151 - Primary Packaging/Container Closure Change Guidance, Post-Appro…

On this episode, I was joined by Fran Degrazio, President & Principal Consultant at Strategic Parenteral Solutions and Executive Editor at Drug Delivery Leader. On this episode, Fran discusses: 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Unders...

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Aug. 21, 2024

150 - Ocular/Ophthalmic Drug Delivery, Intravitreal Administration, G…

On this episode, I was joined by Maysaa Attar, Senior Vice President of R&D at Bausch + Lomb. On this episode, Maysaa discusses: 00:00 Welcome to Episode 150! 03:00 Challenges and Innovations in Ocular Drug Delivery 09:30 Un...

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Aug. 14, 2024

149 - Lyophilization/Freeze-Drying Equipment, Environment, Cleaning, …

On this episode, I was joined by David Simeons, Founder of Life Science Professionals and an expert in Lyophilization/Freeze-Drying. On this episode David discusses: 01:01 Recap of the Last Episode 01:23 Understanding the Fr...

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Aug. 7, 2024

148 - Standards Applicability Assessments, Atomic Requirements, Docum…

On this episode, I was joined by Leo Eisner "IEC 60601 Guy", Founder of Eisner Safety Consultants. On this episode, Leo discusses the complexities involved in assessing the applicability of standards to medical devices and co...

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July 30, 2024

147 - URRA Draft Guidance, uFMEA's, Design Validation, HF Summative, …

On this episode, I was joined by David Grosse-Wentrup, Research Director for Human Factors at Design Science Group. David walks through: David Grosse-Wentrup PhD is a Research Director at Design Science , a global human facto...

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July 24, 2024

146 - Lyophilization/Freeze-Drying, Filling, Sublimation, Disorption,…

On this episode, I was joined by David Simoens, Founder of Life Science Professionals Inc. David walks through the freeze drying(lyo) process, primary drying via sublimation, secondary drying through desorption, and final ste...

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July 17, 2024

Regulatory Policy, Advocacy, Legislation, Combination Product Regulat…

On this episode, I was joined by Ryan Hoshi, Director of Regulatory Policy and Intelligence at AbbVie. Ryan discusses: 01:18 Understanding Regulatory Policy 03:18 Ryan's Career Journey 05:08 Challenges in Regulatory Harmoniza...

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July 10, 2024

144 - Auto-Injectors, Pen Injectors, Challenges in Product Developmen…

On this episode, I was joined by David DeSalvo, Vice-President of Combination Product Development at Kindeva Drug Delivery. David and I discuss: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 00:04 David DeSalvo's Career Journey 02:...

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July 3, 2024

143 - New FDA Draft Guidance: Essential Drug Design Outputs with Alan…

On this episode, I was joined by Alan Stevens and Rumi Young who walk through the contents of the FDA Draft Essential Drug Delivery Outputs for Devices Intended toDeliver Drugs and Biological Products Guidance for Industry. I...

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June 26, 2024

142 - Material Qualification in Drugs vs. Devices, PPAP, APQP, Qualit…

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Ben Locwin, Executive SME at Black Diamond Networks. Ben and I discuss: 01:53 Material Qualification Discussion Begins 02:23 Material Qualification in Drugs vs. Devices 04:00 Q...

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June 19, 2024

141 - Lessons from the Life and Legacy of Quality Guru H. James Harri…

On this episode of the Combinate Podcast, I go over 6 lessons from the life and x of H. James Harrington. Dr. H James Harrington has a decorated career with 40 years at IBM, 10 years at Ernst & Young, and has held multiple ...

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June 12, 2024

140 - Medical Device & Diagnostics Cybersecurity, 3rd Party Software,…

On this episode, I was joined by Christian Espinosa CEO of Blue Goat Cyber. On this episode, Chrsitian walks through: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 00:20 Christian Espinosa's Journey: From Air Force to Cybersecurity ...

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June 5, 2024

139 - FDA Platform Guidance, EMA Q&A Guidance for Drug Device Combina…

This is a solo episode. On this episode, Subhi goes through: 01:51 Draft FDA Guidance - Platform Technology Designation Program for Drug Development Guidance for Industry 13:03 EMA Guidance - Questions & Answers for applicant...

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