Breakout

Breakout #1: Overcoming Challenges in Medical Device Design and Development

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1:15pm - 3:15pm East Coast USA Time

Moderator(s)

Bill Brodbeck

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
STERIS Corporation, Ohio, United States
Aaron Dunbar

Vice President of Quality Systems & Post Market
Boston Scientific
John Krug

Executive Director and Site Quality Leader of Indianapolis Device Manufacturing
Eli Lilly and Company

Challenges are common in medical device design and development regardless of risk classification and intended use. Global regulations and expectations are changing, increasing the complexity of moving a device from concept to market. A panel of industry experts will review some of the more recent challenges through case studies as well as address any challenges shared by the attendees and discuss potential resolutions.