Life Science Solutions

Today's episode is all about Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) selection. When organizations are considering a CMO, how do they find the right one for them? We're joined by two Kymanox executives, Ryan Doxey, Senior Director of Technical Services, and Jason Martin, Senior Director of CGXP Technical Services. They highlight the importance of finding a CMO with the right capabilities and exp...

How can medical device and combination product companies bridge the difficult "valley of death" between early product design and commercial readiness?  In this episode, Nick Ciccarelli, Chief Technology Officer at Kymanox, shares insights into their integrated product design, development, and commercialization approach with host Evan Edwards, Chief Innovation Officer. He explains how their cross-f...

Naveen Agarwal, PhD and Nate Blazei discuss the QMSR and the relationship to ISO 13485:2016 and how Risk Management is the cornerstone to success.  The new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) from the FDA represents a significant shift in expectations for how medical device companies manage their quality systems. At its core, QMSR requires companies to take a more process-based and risk-ba...

Take a trip to 2004 for a moment. Yahoo was the #1 website on the planet. Mark Zuckerberg came up with Facebook. 14-year-old Taylor Swift signed on with Sony to pursue her career in country music.   And from Stephen and Sarah Perry's perspectives, the Life Science industry was in desperate need of improvement. There was a lot of bureaucracy and red tape, and modern medicine that needed to be in pa...

Sustainability isn’t a buzzword - it’s a crucial aspect of the mission within medical device and combination product design and manufacturing. But it’s not always easy to figure out all the design considerations that make products cost efficient, sanitary, AND sustainable.  So how can we do it as an industry? Today, Cormac O’Prey, Principal and Director at the Kestrel Consultancy Group , and Agili...

The Agilis by Kymanox experts in digital health, Lauren Horn, PhD and Alexandria Kruzer, attended the 2023 AI Summit and share their key takeaways. They showcased a notable shift in AI discussions from continuous learning to the evaluation of large language learning models. Transparency in AI, particularly using SHAP values, emerged as a critical theme, contributing to the usability of algorithms....

In the conclusion of our conversation with Stephen M. Perry ( part 1 ) we explore the dynamic intersection of healthcare innovation and patient-centered solutions. Exploring the evolution from traditional clinic-based treatments to innovative home-based therapies, they highlight the impact on patient experiences, emphasizing dignity, reduced anxiety, and improved quality of life. Discover how Kyma...

At the PDA Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Device Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, Kymanox Founder and CEO Stephen Perry delivered a keynote address titled "The Inspiring Evolution of Parenteral Combination Products from 2004 to Today from an Entrepreneurial Perspective – And a Peek at What Is Coming."   Stephen Perry provides a comprehensive overview of the historical evolution of...

Shannon Hoste and Rita Lin discuss Rita's recent presentation at the RAPS Convergence conference in Montreal and share insights about their experiences in the field of human factors and regulatory affairs in the medical device industry. They touch on various topics, including the challenges and opportunities in combination product development, the importance of risk management, regulatory consider...

In this episode, Rita Lin and Shannon Hoste share their experiences and journeys in the field of human factors engineering. Rita begins by recounting her path into healthcare, describing how she ventured into remote areas to provide support with donated medical devices. This eye-opening experience underscored the critical importance of considering usability and human factors in product design. Sha...

In this episode of The Factor, Shannon continues her conversation with Stefanie Johns, PhD, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Kymanox ( part 1 ). They review how companies can a create a successful roadmap to bring their product from lab to clinic and commercialization. Reviewing the importance in understanding the therapeutic index, understanding users, how best to manage risk, and incorporating...

How do you know your combination product is ready for clinical trials? Will it pass the regulatory review for clinical approval to proceed? The complexities of harmonizing drug and device elements, managing risks, and understanding variability can be overwhelming. If clinical readiness is on your product development plan, join our discussion with Dr. Stefanie Johns, Director of Regulatory Affairs...

Dr. Bonnie Clipper , the founder of Innovation Advantage , a consultancy specializing in helping healthcare organizations embrace innovation, discusses various aspects of healthcare models, technology impact and the evolving role of nurses. Dr. Clipper highlights the importance of incorporating technology, such as virtual reality, into training healthcare professionals and utilizing assistive tech...

Today we explore the dynamic synergy between healthcare innovation and human factors engineering in nursing, with Dr. Bonnie Clipper . We focus on patient care transformation through bridging the technology gap, standardizing practices, and optimizing medical device integration. This episode will emphasis the need for collaboration between medical device manufacturers, health care institutions, an...

In this episode of The Factor Podcast, industry experts Dr. Christiana Hofmann and Richard Houlihan discuss the complexities of Unique Device Identification (UDI) compliance in the evolving European regulatory landscape. From the daunting task of collating data to the importance of strategic planning, they reveal the critical factors that can make or break a successful UDI implementation. Join the...

In this informative episode of The Factor, we sit down with industry experts Dr. Christiana Hofmann and Richard Houlihan to discuss critical aspects of EUDAMED, the European Union's Medical Device Database, and the EU MDR's implementation journey. The creation of a European database on medical devices (EUDAMED) is one of the key aspects of the new rules on medical devices (Regulation (EU) 2017/745...

Today, Susan Neadle and Stephanie Canfield are back for part two. If you haven't listened to part one , do that first and then come back to this episode. Susan and Stephanie chatted about Susan's new book, The Combination Products Handbook : A Practical Guide for Combination Products and Other Combined Use Systems. And how it brings clarity of understanding for global Combination Products guidance...

Susan Neadle recently penned the highly anticipated " Combination Products Handbook ," a practical guide that distills her years of industry experience into a comprehensive resource. She shares the backstory behind the book and its journey to becoming a peer-reviewed publication by the FDA. With Stephanie Canfield and Shannon Hoste, they discuss the top considerations in Combination Products, cove...

In part one , we chatted about the overarching risk management process for medical device development. Today we continue the conversation, digging into the complexities of medical devices, including AI and other MedTech. Can risk management keep up with the evolving medical tech landscape? What about complex systems? Let's find out. Today's episode is hosted by Denise Wagner, Senior Director of Hu...

Today we discuss the current developments and trends surrounding risk management in the medical device industry. Our guests are Edwin Bills and Shannon Hoste, and they touch upon the challenge of consolidating numerous standards and documents while ensuring the consideration of overall residual risk, encompassing aspects like AI, cybersecurity, and biocompatibility.  The conversation explores the...

EP1: Human Factors Secrets to Success.  In this episode the host, Sophia Kalita, interviews Pat Patterson and Shannon Hoste with Agilis Consulting Group on how they found themselves drawn to MedTech and what they hope to continue to accomplish.     Memorable Quotes:   If you understand the importance of being able to describe human performance and are, are able to do that to me that's the secret s...