“Know what you know, but more importantly, know what you don’t know.”
Getting a medical device to market is rarely simple, but according to Debbie East-Nuttall, Head of Medical Business Development at Kiwa, it can be made clearer.
In our latest “Meet the Speakers” interview, Debbie previews her conference talk at our upcoming event, Med-Tech Expo, and shares why timing and early planning are key to successful approvals.
What you’ll learn in this session:
– How to simplify the ISO 13485 implementation process
– Realistic timelines for getting a device to market (and why most get it wrong)
– Lessons from 35 years in the industry: Common pitfalls to avoid
Debbie’s core advice? “Know what you know, but more importantly, know what you don’t know.”
Catch the full session: “Approvals – Route to market” on Thursday 4th June at 11:20 on the Innovation Stage.
Register for your FREE event pass: https://med-techexpo.com/index/registration
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Debbie East-Nuttall | Meet the Speakers: Med-Tech Expo 2026
“Know what you know, but more importantly, know what you don’t know.” Getting a medical device to market is rarely simple, but according to Debbie East-Nuttall, Head of Medical Business Development at Kiwa, it can be made clearer. In our latest “Meet the Speakers” interview, Debbie previews her conf
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