Episode description

Medical device reprocessing is a fascinating niche of medical manufacturing that we haven't yet discussed on the podcast!

In this episode, Craig Allmendinger, CEO of Northeast Scientific (NES), shares the remarkable journey of NES. This a story of some serious perseverance!

Discover how NES navigated substantial early challenges, overcame massive regulatory hurdles, and established credibility in a tough market. Ari and Craig talk about the innovation needed to continue and to compete, as well as the added complexity of quality control required of any medical manufacturer.  

Finally, learn about the impact of World Pace, NES's non-profit arm, that collaborates with the University of Michigan to provide affordable pacemakers globally.

Craig has been on a wild ride to success and he shares it all on this episode!

Craig Allmendinger, Northeast Scientific

Website: https://www.smarthealth-care.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nescientific/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063739975808

Craig's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-allmendinger-8a72a6b/

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP

Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast

Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari

Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri

Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/

Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/

Craig and Ari discuss:

Medical devices

Reprocessing

FDA clearance

Quality

Continuous Improvement