SPOT Radio

On this episode of SPOT radio Charlie Webb speaks with Tom Widroe from the Tom Widroe Group on the future of dispersed employees. We also chat about key motivators that will attract better employee candidates by expanding flexible work location options.       Guest Descriptions: Thomas Widroe is the founder and principal of The Widroe Group, since 1998, T-W-G has been helping public, private, and...

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Mark Escobedo a Senior Sales Engineer at Westpak about the process of accelerated aging. This podcast provides a solid overview from the vista of a medical device packaging testing laboratory. Westpak is an ISO 17025 Accredited Independent test laboratory. Their Laboratory covers a variety of testing processes including Environmental conditio...

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Wendy Mach with Nelson Labs about their upcoming Packaging Validation 101 Webinar. This online event will cover topics such as: determining the appropriate sample size for testing, writing the validation protocol, developing the test plan, selecting appropriate tests, family grouping and worst-case considerations, and creating the appropriate...

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with the technical sales team at Merrill's Packaging. Dan Kelly, Andy D'Esposito CPP, and Kevin Scott provide insight on the process of custom medical thermoforming. This year Merrill's is celebrating its 60th year and is a custom thermoformer based in the California Bay Area with a second location in Costa Rica. They have a custom...

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Curtis Gippe the director of the Life Science practice at Adept Packaging . In this discussion, we talk about the end-to-end challenges of pre-filled syringe packaging development.   Guest Description: Curtis Gippe is the director of the Life Science practice at Adept Packaging , which delivers best-in-class engineering, consulting, talent, a...

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Don Alip about "Sterile Packaging Day"  Listen and learn about this exciting day of awareness that takes place on March 10th, 2021.  Please follow the link at the bottom of this Podcast description to view valuable infographics that highlight this event. Don also shares ways that you and/or your company can participate. Guest Descri...

Podcast Episode Description:   On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Ryan Erickson and Ryan Ott of Packaging Compliance labs about the needed step to conform to the UDI (Unique Device Identification) printing requirements. Also discover how SMEs can provide a valuable link to conform to the heightened expectations of the new regulatory girth of the ISO-11607-2019 and the UDI (uni...

Podcast Episode Description:   On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Ryan Erickson and Ryan Ott of Packaging Compliance labs about the needed step to conform to the UDI (Unique Device Identification) printing requirements. Also discover how SMEs can provide a valuable link to conform to the heightened expectations of the new regulatory girth of the ISO-11607-2019 and the UDI (uni...

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb talks about expanding the show to cover topics deeper within medical device manufacturing as well as discussions surrounding challenges in the sterile processing departments at hospitals and clinics. As SPOT radio podcast expands the scope of the show packaging engineers will gain valuable insight into all aspects that affect their mission to deliver med...

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Elon Goldbaum from Network partners about the IQ, OQ, PQ process for medical device packaging validation. Does you packaging validation plan meet the requirements for ISO-11607-2019? Listen in on the edifying discussion for a solid overview of the IQ, OQ, PQ process to evaluate possible shortcomings within your medical device packaging plan....

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Elon Goldbaum from Network partners about the IQ, OQ, PQ process for medical device packaging validation. Does you packaging validation plan meet the requirements for ISO-11607-2019? Listen in on the edifying discussion for a solid overview of the IQ, OQ, PQ process to evaluate possible shortcomings within your medical device packaging plan....

In this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Laura Palker about the future of tradeshows and Expos post-COVID. When will we come together again in close proximity to each other, or will human distancing be a constant to better manage the risk of infectious Disease?  The tradeshow and expo industry is developing solutions that will make venues safer and will also develop virtual meetups...

In this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Ryan Erickson Vice President of Packaging Compliance labs about the value of outsourcing medical device packaging validation, engineering, and testing lab services. As we develop more complicated medical devices with embedded drugs, packaging systems will continue to become more complex.  SME's can provide a valuable link to conform to t...

In this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb speaks with Lisa Wassberg general manager of Van der Stahl Scientific about the importance of proper machine care. Siloed quality departments often seem unaware of maintenance issues that could risk their sterile packaging program. Listen in and hear the perspective of a medical device packaging machine provider regarding the proper care of the critical...

In this episode of SPOT radio we ask the question, how are medical device manufacturing and packaging engineers managing with the new connection tools such as videoconferencing during this pandemic event? The COVID event continues to make collaboration difficult as packaging validation requires many hands-on steps and connections. In this episode we speak with medical device packaging engineer Swa...

On this episode of SPOT radio, we discuss protecting our brands and products from counterfeiters with our guest Robert Sherwood from Veritrace. Worldwide sales of counterfeit medications could top $75 billion this year. This is a 90% rise in five years according to an estimate published by the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest of the United States of America. This influx of counterfeit me...

On this episode of SPOT radio, we discuss automated handwashing systems with our guest Paul Barnhill from Meritech. Mr. Barnhill speaks on best practices in hand hygiene and how automated technologies can greatly improve Hand Washing outcomes. Medical device manufacturing will benefit from these automated technologies as they can now better control bioburden in the cleanroom. Guest Description: Pa...

On this episode of SPOT radio, we speak once again with medical device packaging influencers Rod Patch and Jennifer Benolken about the progress of the "Kilmer innovations in packaging" group. This group hopes to imagine best practices in sterile packaging and will pose questions to colleagues that will spark innovations that will shape the future of medical device sterility and delivery....

This episode our host Charlie Webb speaks with Larry Nichols From Next Thermal on the process of Integrating heating and temperature sensing systems to medical devices. Guest  Description: Larry Nichols is a Technical Manager with Next Thermal, he is an MBA and with 24 years of industrial sales experience. Larry shares his skills with his students as an adjunct professor at Baker College. (269) 96...

Listen in as we speak again with Bruce Anthenat founder and president of AWS Bio-Pharma Technologies. Bruce speaks on how the process of modular cleanrooms are specked out and delivered. We will also hear about emerging technology from AWS Bio-Pharma Technologies that will allow for the conversion of office space into a cleanroom.   Guest  Description: Bruce Anthenat earned his BS degree from the...

Best selling author and speaker Nick Webb discusses the art and science of managing a collaborative workgroup. Nick, a prolific writer and event speaker turns to digital platforms to reach out to his scattered and remote audience. Nick talks about the systems he uses to keep his innovation staff at a southern California medical School on task by focusing on the individual which he believes can fos...

Our guest Gavin Smith a Chromatography scientist at SGS Polymer Solutions speaks on the role of independent Chromatography laboratory's in medical device manufacturing and packaging development. As medicinal embedded drugs seem to expand in our industry, Chromatography will help us understand the interplay and compatibility of drug chemistry in the presents of our delivery polymers. Guest  De...

As the medical device industry continues to speak the new mantra of "Patient Outcomes", device safety and sterility has become an enhanced topic of discussion. In this episode, our guest Michael Matthews of the Beyond Clean Podcast speaks on issues that must be addressed in the SPD departments in order to assure the safe and sterile delivery of surgical instruments to the OR. The interpl...

Shifting trends in medical product innovation may mean that innovation will come from unexpected organizations like Google and Amazon. Healthcare based on patient contributions to treatment may shape 3rd partly reimbursements as we move to the next level of managed care. As we move to a prevention model of healthcare, device makers will likely focus on wellness devices. Listen in as our Guest Nick...

In this episode, we speak with sterile packaging influencers Rod Patch and Jennifer Benolken , CPPL from the Kilmer group. The Kilmer Conference community is a forum for select sterility assurance professionals. This group shares knowledge and best practices, poses questions to colleagues, and through their conversations, they spark the innovations that will shape the future of sterility assurance...