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Etienne Nichols is a Medical Device Guru and Mechanical Engineer who loves learning and teaching how systems work together. He has both manufacturing and product development experience, even aiding in the development of combination drug-delivery devices, from startup to Fortune 500 companies and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Having managed cross-functional teams to update designs of legacy products, Etienne understands the pain of following the Design Controls process in paper-based QMS environment. His expansive knowledge, experience, and passion with medical devices is evenly matched with how much he enjoys helping customers work efficiently through the design and development process to bring safe, high quality products to market.

MedTech Lifecycle Excellence

Moving MedTech Forward - The Past, Present & Future of Greenlight Guru

September 21, 2023
In this riveting episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols brings together the dynamic leaders from Greenlight Guru: David DeRam (internally known as DD)... Read More
MedTech Lifecycle Excellence

From Academia to FDA Clearance (True Quality Roadshow - Boston)

September 14, 2023
In this episode recorded in front of a live audience in Boston, MA, we speak with Christy Sheehy-Bensinger, the CEO & Founder of C-Light Technologies, Inc. about their... Read More
Establishing a QMS

Greenlight Guru Yet Again Ranked as a Leader in QMS and Medical QMS Categories in G2 Fall 2023 Grid Reports

September 13, 2023
The leaves may be starting to change, but one thing you can count on staying the same is G2 ranking Greenlight Guru as a Leader in both the QMS and Medical QMS Grid® Reports. Read More
Regulatory Submission

Accelerating SaMD Development in a Compliant Agile Way

September 7, 2023
In this episode, we explore the impact of software development methodologies in the medical device industry. Read More
Establishing a QMS

What is a Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) and Who Needs One?

September 1, 2023
In April 2023, FDA published a new draft guidance, Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning... Read More
Regulatory Submission

MedTech Funding and Preparing for Due Diligence

August 31, 2023
Join guest Devon Campbell as we discuss MedTech funding in this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast. He unveils startup red flags, from data integrity to product... Read More
Regulatory Submission

Exploring Breakthrough Device Designation

August 25, 2023
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols and Ellie Reynolds explore FDA's Breakthrough Device designation. Read More
Product Development

3 Tips for Adding Flexibility to Your MedTech Manufacturing Supply Chain

August 25, 2023
Supply chain management is crucial to any MedTech company’s ability to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality devices to their customers. Read More
Product Development

Machine Learning, AI and Risk Management: TIR34971 Explained

August 18, 2023
TIR34971:2023, Application of ISO 14971 to machine learning in artificial intelligence, was published in March 2023. Read More

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