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Welcome to Sterile Device Packaging on Track podcast. Listen in as we speak with the nation’s leading experts in medical device packaging.The goal of this Podcast is to engender a community of packaging and manufacturing engineers that can pose questions to our panel of SME’s. We will cover all corners of medical device packaging from trending medical device packaging regulatory issues, new packaging technologies, and techniques as well as a host of case studies designed to make your medical device packaging program more robust.We would love to hear your feedback about our program and receive your input and suggestions on how we may improve this podcast. We are working to build a community of enlightened medical device packaging professionals. If you would like to be included in an upcoming episode please feel free to contact us at our website - www.spotradiopodcast.com, or send us an email to info@spotradiopodcast.com.

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S4 · E41
July 10 · 26 min
Connecting contract manufacturing and packaging with MDMs
On this episode of the SPOT Radio Podcast, Charlie Webb, CPPL, sits down with Keith Smith of Vonco Products for a conversation about the growing opportunities between medical device manufactures and contract packaging/manufacturing firms. Together, they explore how smart alliances can strengthen packaging validation, streamline production, and open new pathways for medical device manufacturers looking to improve efficiency and compliance. About Keith Smith Keith brings over 25 years of relevant industry experience to Vonco. He currently serves as President of Vonco Products. Prior to acquiring Vonco, he served as General Manager of Carbonless Rolls and Security Papers for Appleton Papers, the largest division of a $1BN paper company. From 2010 to 2012, he served in General Management roles for Appleton Papers in thermal and carbonless papers. He brings significant flexible packaging sales relationships and printing/converting operating experience. Prior to his tenure in the paper businesses, he held various general management, operations and engineering roles with Appleton within the blown films and converting businesses and started his flexible packaging career with Printpack in 1994 running printing presses. His education consists of a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering as well as an MBA from Northern Illinois University and Lean and Six Sigma certifications from University of Michigan. Keith Smith: https://keithsmith.io/about/ Vonco website: www.vonco.com
S4 · E40
June 2 · 44 min
Packaging validation supported by the Sterile Start™ Program
On this episode of the SPOT Radio podcast, Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Jeff Devich BSME, MBA about the Sterile Start™ program, together they break down why so many medical device manufacturers struggle with the complexity of the ISO 11607 framework and how gaps in understanding can lead to costly delays, failed validations, and audit findings. They share real world insights, practical strategies, and clear explanations that help teams strengthen their sterile packaging programs and avoid common pitfalls. About Jeff Devich BSME, MBA Jeff’s background includes serving as Director of Operations for a combination of device contract manufacturers. He has extensive experience in equipment and process validation within the MedTech industry. Jeff applies his mathematic and engineering expertise to for the Sterile Start™ program creating Design of Experiments and characterization reports for Van der Stähl Scientific sealers, helping customers understand how process parameters affect their specific products. Email me: jeffrey.devich@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-devich-1b6b2788
S4 · E39
May 12 · 29 min
HSPA 2026 Review and Key Takeaways from This Year’s Event
On this episode of the SPOT radio Podcast, Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Sarah Deputy CKF from Van der Stähl Scientific about the HSPA (hospital sterile processing association) event that took place in Baltimore, Maryland, in the spring of 2026. The two spoke about this year's events, including the Superstars Sterile Awareness Awards and new technology on the horizon. Guest bio: Sarah Deputy Sarah is a skilled Service technician in Van der Stahl Scientific's ISO 17025 calibration and service center. She performs laboratory studies for medical device pouch seal strength and integrity for validating the sterile barrier system. Sarah is also a skilled calibration technician and calibrates force, time and thermal environments under Van der Stahl Scientific's ISO 17025 scope of accreditation. Sarah is Kaizen and Six Sigma Green & Black Belt certified, and is currently working towards a CPP certification through the IOPP. About Van der Stähl Scientific Van der Stahl Scientific supports hospital sterile processing department packaging programs by providing validated medical pouch sealers, ISO‑17025–accredited calibration, and reliable seal‑quality testing tools. Their solutions help SPDs maintain sterile‑barrier integrity, meet ISO 11607 and FDA requirements, and strengthen overall packaging safety and workflow. E-mail: Sarah@vanderstahl.com Website: www.vanderstahl.com
S4 · E38
March 8 · 45 min
Self-Sealing versus Heat-Sealed pouches in the SPD
On this episode of the SPOT Radio® podcast, Charlie Webb speaks with Malinda Elammari, who many in our industry know as the packaging princess. In this conversation, they explore together how sterile processing departments often favor different packaging methods, and how heat‑sealing pouches may be preferred over self‑sealing pouches in many facilities. Listen in on today’s episode to hear the full discussion. About Malinda Elammari: As a certified Infection Preventionist with over two decades of experience in acute care, long-term care, public health, and professional sports, but most importantly being a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, She has learned the importance of living the life you want while doing something you love. She is passionate about spreading the message of creating a safe environment for people, young and old, using infection prevention principles. I use evidence to support my recommendations while applying Her own experience, including some interesting stories, for application. Missy specialize in helping new Infection Preventionists develop an Infection Prevention Plan while managing their busy schedule. She also work with health departments, healthcare facilities (acute, post-acute, and long-term care), and sports teams to develop an Infection Prevention Program that promotes safety and excellence. Email me: https://crownpointconsult.com/ Linkedin: malinda.elammari@gmail.com
S4 · E37
Dec 4, 2025 · 34 min
The 5 common mistakes with medical device pouch sealers
On this episode of SPOT Radio, Charlie Webb, CPPL, breaks down five common mistakes medical device manufacturers make around equipment purchase, maintenance, and calibration. These gaps create significant process risk and are frequent root causes of failed seals in sterile barrier systems. Charlie draws on 30 years of experience in medical device packaging to explain how improper procurement choices, inconsistent maintenance schedules, and inadequate calibration practices undermine seal integrity and increase the likelihood of product recalls and patient risk. He outlines practical steps to tighten controls, improve documentation, and design validation protocols that reduce failure modes. Listen in for clear, actionable guidance on preventing seal failures, streamlining validation, and protecting patients from exposure to non‑sterile devices. Whether you manage packaging engineering, quality, or regulatory affairs, Charlie’s insights will help your organisation avoid costly mistakes and strengthen your sterile barrier strategy. About Charlie Webb CPPL: Charlie Webb CPPL is the founder and President of Van der Stahl Scientific, a medical device packaging and testing machine provider and packaging testing and calibration laboratories. He is also a certified internal auditor and is the Quality Manager for Van der Stähl Scientific’s demanding ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory accreditation. Under Charlie's quality management system, his lab received the MSI Continuous Improvement Award. Charlie is a member of the IOPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee. He is a former co-PM in the Kiip group and voting ASTM F02 technical committee and has multiple granted and pending patents on medical device packaging machinery and pouch testers. His current patent-pending technologies include a medical device tray sealer that will integrate pouch testing within the packaging machine to provide 100% real-time seal testing. Also, in development is his patented HTIP system (human tissue isolation pouch) this disposable system is designed to help avoid packaging machine contamination. Charlie Webb CPPL Email: Charlie@vanderstahl.com website: www.vanderstahl.com
S4 · E36
Aug 18, 2025 · 41 min
Reimagining medical device packaging for a Greener Future"
In this thought-provoking episode of SPOT Radio, host Charlie Webb, CPPL, sits down with sustainability advocate Samantha Smith to explore the critical intersection of healthcare and environmental responsibility. Together, they unpack the growing urgency to make hospitals and clinics more sustainable—without compromising patient care or regulatory compliance. They also dive into the cultural and institutional hurdles that often slow progress, and how a possible shift towards a data-driven decision-making can open new possibilities for long-term impact. If you’ve ever wondered how medical facilities can reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining safety and sterility, this episode will leave you inspired—and armed with insights to make a difference. About Samantha Smith: DIRECTOR, SUSTAINABILITY AND PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP Senior MedTech leader in Sustainability, ESG, and Product Stewardship, shaping corporate strategy, securing executive alignment, and delivering measurable business and environmental impact. Selected by Medtronic’s Executive Leadership Team to build and scale the first R&D function focused on Sustainability, securing $4M+ in funding. Defined and reported to investors Medtronic’s first external-facing Sustainability Product and Packaging goals. Trusted voice in MedTech Sustainability, representing the company in key industry and customer forums. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Sustainability Strategy & External Reporting: Secured $4M+ in executive-approved funding to build Medtronic’s first R&D function focused on Sustainability and defined external product and packaging ESG goals reported to investors, embedding ESG into product innovation and driving investor confidence. Cost Savings & Risk Mitigation: Negotiated $100M+ in Master Supply Agreements for packaging, delivering 5% year-over-year cost savings and protecting Medtronic from COVID-related supply chain price surges, saving $10M+. Operational Excellence & Circularity: Integrated circularity and eco-design criteria into Medtronic’s New Product Development process, advancing FY30 sustainability commitments Samantha Smith Email: samanthakeeneysmith@gmail.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/samanthakeeneysmith
S4 · E35
Jul 14, 2025 · 43 min
The buy-in bottleneck for new technologies in hospitals
On this episode of SPOT Radio, Charlie Webb, CPPL, speaks with Karen Goelst. Karen and Charlie dive into strategies for building consensus across departments. By presenting a multi-benefit sales proposition—one that speaks to the priorities of clinical teams, procurement officers, and risk managers alike—they explore how layering value can break through resistance and foster collaborative buy-in. About Karen Goelst: As CEO of KleenEdge, a company specializing in privacy curtain compliance software and patented “no-ladder” exchange solutions, our focus is on empowering hospitals with cost-saving, innovations that get patient curtains exchanged on time. With over 14 years in architectural specialties we leverage lean, safe workflows along with technology to mitigate healthcare-acquired infections ensuring patient and staff safety. KleenEdge has pioneered software that empowers on-time curtain exchanges while providing actionable data. Our mission centers on delivering safety-driven, cost-saving, tools that address compliance and infection control challenges while supporting hospitals in optimizing their resources effectively. Karen Goelst Email: kgoelst@KleenEdge.com Roadtrip webpage: www.kleenedge.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenedge/
S4 · E34
May 24, 2025 · 15 min
“Sterile Summer” Patient Safety Road Trip 2025
On this episode of SPOT Radio, Charlie Webb, CPPL, discusses the Sterile Summer Patient Safety Road Trip 2025—an outreach initiative designed to raise awareness about sterile packaging practices and awareness. Joined by his wife, Lisa Webb, General Manager of Van der Stähl Scientific, the duo will actively support the Sterile Aware initiative, engaging medical device manufacturers by distributing awareness bracelets and posters while demonstrating advanced medical device packaging machinery. Beyond their mission to promote patient safety, Charlie and Lisa are also weaving moments of vacation and exploration into their journey, striking a balance between industry advocacy and personal adventure. Tune in to hear more about this unique road trip blending education, engagement, and a bit of summer fun! About Charlie Webb CPPL: Charlie Webb CPPL is the founder and President of Van der Stahl Scientific; a medical device packaging and testing machine provider and packaging testing and calibration laboratories. He is also a certified internal auditor and is the Quality Manager for Van der Stähl Scientific’s demanding ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory accreditation. Under Charlie's quality management system his lab received the MSI Continuous Improvement Award. Charlie is a member of the IOPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee, he is a former co-PM in the Kiip group and voting ASTM F02 technical committee and has multiple granted and pending patents on medical device packaging machinery and pouch testers. His current patent-pending technologies include a medical device tray sealer that will integrate pouch testing within the packaging machine to provide 100% real-time seal testing. Also, in development is his patented HTIP system (human tissue isolation pouch) this disposable system is designed to help avoid packaging machine contamination. About Lisa Webb: As the General manager of Van der Stähl Scientific she has grown the company sales by double in her 15-year tenure. Her technical acumen is impressive as there is not a packaging machine in Van der Stähl Scientific’s offering that she does not know every nut and bolt and its placement. Beyond understand the medical device packaging and testing machines operation and build she also understands the ISO 11607 processes for which they are held under. Lisa also oversees many of the functions in Van der Stähl Scientific’s ISO/IEC 17025 medical device pouch test and calibration laboratory. She is Kaizen trained and certified and continues to improve Van der Stähl Scientific’s operation from product development to market reach. Team Email: info@vanderstahl.com Roadtrip webpage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-travis-b8588b45/ Roadtrip Video: https://youtu.be/s58_ih8G7IM?si=Vglm3Nm60M5-3EmW Storyteller Hilt: https://www.storytelleroverland.com/pages/hilt
S4 · E33
Jan 30, 2025 · 34 min
Mastering CAPA: Ensuring Sterility in Medical Device Packaging
On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast, host Charlie Webb CPPL sits down with Elon Goldbaum from the Network Partner Group to delve into the intricacies of performing a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA). They discuss the framework that underpins the CAPA process, highlighting its crucial role in ensuring product quality and compliance in the medical device industry. Charlie and Elon explore the vital importance of the CAPA process, shedding light on how it helps organizations identify, address, and prevent potential issues. They also share valuable tips and strategies to make the CAPA process more manageable and effective, ensuring that businesses can maintain high standards of safety and quality. Tune in to gain insights from industry experts and learn practical advice that can be applied to your own CAPA initiatives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or medical device manufacturing. About our guest: As Vice President, Client Solutions for Network Partners Group, Elon (Lon) brings over 20 years of experience in the medical device field specializing in packaging, labeling, quality management systems, CAPA and sterilization. Lon’s multifaceted background provides support and leadership to Network Partners’ packaging consulting, quality assurance, labeling, and the Apprentice Leadership Program. Prior to joining Network Partners, Lon held various roles with Baxter Healthcare, Edwards Lifesciences, Endologix and Danaher with a wide range of responsibilities. Lon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging from Michigan State University. Elon Goldbaum e-mail: elon.goldbaum@onenpg.com
S4 · E32
Nov 1, 2024 · 30 min
Medical device manufacturers bringing VHP sterilization in-house
On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast, Charlie Webb, CPPL, speaks with Michael Geanous and Doug Stallard both experts in VHP ( vaporized hydrogen peroxide) The discussion is centered around the movement to perform in-house sterilization at the MDM's location in order to streamline distribution. About Our Guests: Michael Geanous Michael Geanous has worked in the industry for 42 years, the last 20 of which have been using Hydrogen Peroxide technology. Michael has developed several commercially successful pieces of DECON equipment with STERIS and his current independent company. He has been the lead engineering manager in developing DECON chambers, Deep Vacuum hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and the interface of VHP with freeze dryers. His expertise is in steam, Eto, chemical sterilization, and decontamination methods. Doug Stallard For the past 25 years Doug Stallard has been working as an independent consultant in business development, marketing, and sales management. Doug represented and consulted with several companies over his career primarily in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. Many of his clients over the years have been start-ups, smaller domestic manufacturers without internal sales and marketing resources, or companies based in Europe wanting to penetrate the US market. His experience and expertise have been with capital equipment such as H202 decontamination, liquid and powder aseptic fill finish machines, WFI water systems, sterilization and autoclave equipment, inspection equipment, cleanrooms, isolators, and material handling. For more information on VHP e-mail me: info@vanderstahl.com
S4 · E31
Sep 21, 2024 · 40 min
Healthy cleanroom cultures drive medical device packaging success
On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Cord Burnham CKF about his observations of both healthy and unhealthy cleanroom cultures. Over the past 10 years, Cord has visited hundreds of cleanrooms throughout the United States and abroad. About Cord Burnham: As a Van der Stahl Scientific's ISO 17025 laboratory manager, Cord oversees all of the functions of the calibration and their empirical Laboratory. Cord is certified as a CKF (certified kaizen facilitator) and he co-authored the quality system manual for Van der Stahl Scientific. Cord is hands-on with all of the machinery that Van der Stahl Scientific offers and is also an SME for regulatory processes surrounding the ISO 17025 standards Email: Cord@vanderstahl.com Website: www.vanderstahl.com
S4 · E30
Aug 19, 2024 · 34 min
Understanding the role of Infection Preventionists
On this episode of the Spot Radio and the Sterile Aware Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Missy Travis a certified Infection Preventionist about her role in managing contaminants and healthcare-acquired infections. About Missy Travis: As a certified Infection Preventionist with over two decades of experience in acute care, long-term care, public health, and professional sports, but most importantly being a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, She has learned the importance of living the life you want while doing something you love. She is passionate about spreading the message of creating a safe environment for people, young and old, using infection prevention principles. I use evidence to support my recommendations while applying Her own experience, including some interesting stories, for application. Missy specializes in helping new Infection Preventionists develop an Infection Prevention Plan while managing their busy schedule. She also work with health departments, healthcare facilities (acute, post-acute, and long-term care), and sports teams to develop an Infection Prevention Program that promotes safety and excellence. Email: missytravis@ipandcconsulting.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-travis-b8588b45/
S4 · E29
Jul 19, 2024 · 31 min
Packaging design or Medical devices, own the IP you think you own
On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Stan Gibson, JD. Listen in as Stan Uncovers the secrets to securing your medical device or packaging innovations. Stan Gibson is a leader in patent litigation and Chairman of the Patent Litigation Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. About the Stan Gibson: Stan is a seasoned trial attorney dedicated to helping innovators and entrepreneurs protect and monetize their ideas, transforming them into valuable business assets. With 30 years of experience and victories in dozens of trials, he has developed a specific strategy to shield clients' intellectual property from theft, ensuring they truly own their envisioned assets. His approach provides early peace of mind, allowing clients to focus on business growth. Stan's mission is to help 10,000 innovators secure and enhance the value of their intellectual property while avoiding costly trials and litigation. Contact Stan: www.ip-checklist.com
S4 · E28
Jun 28, 2024 · 43 min
Visual inspection of medical packaging is gaining popularity
On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with biomedical engineer Emily Graba about her scoring system for the visual features of a medical device Pouch or Tray sealing. About the Emily Graba: Emily Graba is a biomedical engineering graduate from the University of Minnesota and a Process Development Engineer at QTS. Prior to joining QTS as a full-time engineer, Emily completed an R&D Co-op with the Cardiac Surgery group at Medtronic and a Project Engineering Co-op at QTS. At QTS Emily is heavily involved in the development and improvement of the sealing characterization and validation process for medical devices. Outside of work, Emily enjoys going to Society of Women Engineers (SWE) events and spending time outdoors! Guest Email: egraba5736@gmail.com Visual seal inspection app: https://vanderstahl.com/viu-system/ Visual seal inspection device: https://vanderstahl.com/seal-stats/
S4 · E27
May 16, 2024 · 42 min
Looking outside your company for manufacturing and device packaging
On this episode of the SPOT® Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Justin Paur the president of Achates about when and why to use a contract medical device packaging and consultancy firm. About Justin Paur: Justin Paur is the president of Achates (A-kate-ees), a medical device contract manufacturing and product development company in the Twin Cities focused on startup medical device technologies. Justin has undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering from West Virginia University, and an MBA from the Carlson Medical Industry Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, where Justin is now a senior lecturer. Justin authored “The Core Chain”, a book on lean medical device development, which is available now on Amazon. Email: Justin@achates.com Link to The Core Chain Book: https://a.co/d/7vBnVeu Link to Achates: www.achates.com Link to Biodesign Book: https://a.co/d/hPq9Aun
S4 · E27
Apr 20, 2024 · 30 min
Pack-Out 2024 is just around the corner with an exciting fresh agenda
On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with the Pack-Out founding members Sarah Rosenblum-Ptach and Kiley Djupstrom about what to expect at this years event. The event this year will be held in Coronado California. About the Pack-Out This is not your average healthcare packaging conference. the PACK-Out is built for the industry, by the industry. Whether you are new to healthcare packaging or a seasoned healthcare packaging professional, join us to grow your expertise and knowledge of the industry. Email: info@thepackout.com Website: https://thepackout.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepackout/about/
S4 · E26
Mar 7, 2024 · 24 min
A brief chat on the current state of medical packaging system innovation.
On this episode of the SPOT® Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks on the topic of medical device packaging system innovation. Charlie asks the question, can we do better as innovators in sterile device packaging? About Charlie Webb CPPL: Charlie Webb CPPL is the founder and President of Van der Stahl Scientific; a medical device packaging and testing machine provider and packaging testing and calibration laboratories. He also hosts the popular Podcast "SPOT Radio" (sterile packaging on track) www.spotradiopodcast.com Charlie was recognized in the Rode Podcast awards as the top 100 ‘Highly Commended Podcasts for his Podcast "Antidote to Despair" Charlie earned his BS degree in Management at the University of Redlands and completed the medical device development program at the Andersen graduate school of management at UCLA. Charlie is a “lifetime” certified packaging professional “CPPL” certified through the institute of Packaging Professionals as well as a “Six Sigma Master Black Belt”. As a member of a scientific review board, he co-developed micro-surgical devices that broke away from the conservative innovation models. Charlie has been in sterile device packaging for 26 years and has been involved in numerous FDA and ISO audits as a regulatory advisor. He is also a certified internal auditor and is the Quality Manager for Van der Stähl Scientific’s demanding ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory accreditation. Under Charlie's quality management system, his lab received the MSI Continuous Improvement Award. Charlie is a member of the IOPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee, the Kiip group, and the ASTM F02 technical committee and has multiple granted and pending patents on medical device packaging machinery and pouch testing systems. His current patent-pending technologies include a medical device tray sealer that will integrate pouch testing within the packaging machine to provide 100% real-time seal testing. Also, in development is his patented HTIP system (human tissue isolation pouch) this disposable system is designed to help avoid packaging machine contamination. His patented seal-through HTIP system isolates the donor tissue during the packaging process to help thwart cross-contamination between donor events. This system will help prevent machine contamination and increase packaging machine component life cycles, saving money while managing infection risks to donor recipients. His company was also recently awarded a federal contract as a medical device packaging machine provider for the VA Hospital group and his laboratory client list includes NASA and the CDC (center for disease control). He continues to grow his company’s new product development program with the aim of reaching more users of their equipment in order to better manage healthcare packaging failures. E-mail: Charlie@vanderstahl.com Website: www.vanderstal.com PTT-500-AV Video: https://vanderstahl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PTT-500-AV.webm
S4 · E25
Jan 6, 2024 · 27 min
Nitric Oxide, a chat on this promising sterilant for medical devices.
On this episode of SPOT Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Megan Frost PhD the founder and Chief Technology Officer and Kurt Yockey the CEO of Sterile State about their exciting new technology. Could this sterilant be the future of medical device sterilization? Listen in and learn more about the emerging technology. Guest bio's: Megan Frost PhD is the founder and Chief Technology Officer for Sterile State. She has worked on the development of medical polymers and their applications to devices for over 20 years. She earned a BS in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame, a BS in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics and an MS in Analytical Chemistry from Purdue University - Indianapolis, and a PhD in Chemistry with a Graduate Certificate in Cellular Biotechnology from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. She was a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. Her dissertation work focused on the development of implantable, real-time sensors for medical analytes such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, glucose, etc. Industrial experience gained prior to completion of graduate studies includes working at Dow Elanco (Indianapolis, IN) in the Technology Applications Group. She also has experience as an analytical chemist at Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis, IN) and was a professor for 16 years and department head for Michigan Technological University. Kurt Yockey is the CEO of Sterile State, LLC and has worked extensively with physicians, hospitals, medical product manufacturers, and other healthcare professionals and entities for over 40 years. While practicing law, he was preferred counsel in complex litigation involving orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics, cardiology, and medical device matters. Kurt has been general counsel for innovative medical product development companies including Zip Pak Inc., J.M. Longyear, Pioneer Surgical, Frontier Medical Products, Samaritan Medical and Sterile State LLC. In 2005, Kurt was named a Michigan "Lawyer of the Year" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly for his role as hospital counsel in finding a defect in a medical device, leading to the manufacturer making a design change which avoided patient injury worldwide. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble. Kurt received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1977 and graduated with honors from the Detroit College of Law in 1981. E-mail: info@sterilestate.com Website: www.sterilestate.com Phone: (906) 295-5250
S4 · E24
Dec 15, 2023 · 31 min
Streamlining packaging workflows with conveyance systems
On this episode of SPOT Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Jeff Meleville from Mini Mover about how conveyance systems can increase packaging workflows and improve worker ergonomics. In this episode, Charlie speaks with Jeff about utilizing companies that deeply understand the clients needs. Guest bio: Jeff Melville is the National Sales Director for Mini-Mover Conveyors. Mini-Mover Conveyors specializes in creating personalized conveying solutions in industrial automation applications. Jeff credits the success of Mini-Mover Conveyor to the dedicated team behind the scenes whom he says are “focused on the same goal and achieves this by an unwavering commitment to a team mentality”. Jeff uses an optimistic attitude and positive energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. He is inspired daily by his wife and three children. In his free time, he likes to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, and playing sports with his kids. E-mail: jmelville@mini-mover.com Website: https://mini-mover.com/ Phone: 800-586-4585 LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-melville-57171732/ Movement efficiency kaizen dishwasher unloading and loading: https://youtu.be/E6rRHqb5MV0
S4 · E23
Sep 25, 2023 · 36 min
Packaging workflows, Hospitals vs Medical device manufacturers
Listen in as Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Malinda Elammari Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark Industries. Today's discussion speaks to the different packaging workflows of medical device manufacturers versus hospitals and clinics. During this discussion, Charlie and Malinda cover the topic of the critical importance of preventative and predictive maintenance. Guest Description: Malinda Elammari, CST, CSPM, CSPDT, CFER, CSIS, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, CLSSGB Malinda Elammari is a Clinical Education Specialist for Healthmark Industries. She began her career in the medical field as a Certified Surgical Technologist specializing in Open-Heart surgery. Throughout her career, Malinda has served in a variety of positions within SPD, such as Interim Director of Education and Quality, Sterile Processing Educator and Quality Control Manager, Clinical Operations Manager, OR Liaison, and an Endoscopic Service Rep. In addition, Malinda was the lead instructor for the Central Sterile program at Durham Technical Community College. She holds several certifications in sterile processing through CBSPD and HSPA. Malinda is a TeamSTEPPS Master trainer and is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. She is an active member of AAMI and sits on multiple national standard writing committees. Malinda sits on the Editorial Board for AAMI Publications and is a project manager for KiiP’s Aseptic Presentation subgroup. She is a graduate of Duke’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship program and Duke’s Technical Excellence Program. She currently serves as president for the North Carolina HSPA chapter. Contact: melammari@hmark.com

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