Reprocessing Specialist
Current• Managed reprocessing validations for manual cleaning, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of various reusable diagnostic medical devices to secure FDA clearance and develop Instructions for Use (IFU).• Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the reprocessing of medical devices, ensuring compliance with ANSI/AAMI Standards and FDA regulations.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of new product development, contributing to successful Premarket FDA submissions.• Supported Regulatory Affairs in obtaining seven (7) FDA Premarket Notifications (510(k)) clearances across diverse classes of reusable medical devices during a five-year tenure.• Developed protocols and coordinated cleaning validations for various classes of reusable medical devices with external laboratories.• Designed protocols and managed high-level disinfection studies for camera heads in collaboration with external laboratories.• Initiated sterilization protocols using STERRAD, V-PRO, and steam sterilization modalities for reusable medical devices, ensuring compatibility with appropriate sterilization cases and trays.• Conducted regular assessments to evaluate product adoption feasibility on legacy products, focusing on manual cleaning, high-level disinfection, and both high and low-temperature sterilization methods.