157 - Design Inputs that Don't Suck, Risk Control Measures and Problems with Verification with Chuck Ventura

Let's Combinate - Combining Drugs and Devices

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 design inputs can slow down product development and lead to issues in market compliance. He stresses the importance of spending adequate time on creating design inputs and the benefits of concurrent engineering to refine specifications. The discussion also covers the relationship between design inputs and risk controls, and Chuck introduces his Design Input Essentials course aimed at helping companies accelerate product development. 00:00 Welcome to the Comedy Podcast 00:04 Introducing Chuck Ventura 00:29 The Importance of Design Inputs 02:07 Challenges with Design Inputs 03:07 Impact on Product Development 04:18 Common Pitfalls in Design Inputs 06:15 Design Verification Issues 10:22 Best Practices for Design Inputs 14:11 Link Between Design Inputs and Risk Controls 18:45 Chuck Ventura's Design Input Course 20:31 Closing Remarks

Charles Ventura is the Founder of Ventura Solutions and CEO of HemoTek. Chuck is a leader in the Medical Device & Combination Products space with successful experience in Commercialization, R&D, Project Management, and Manufacturing Support.

https://ventura-solutions.com/