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Curtis Christian

Lakeville,MN

Summary

Medical Device complaint, compliance and regulatory specialist with nine years of experience in assessing, documenting, and reporting medical device malfunctions and adverse events. A high quality team contributor and individual performing, with vast experience leading teams in complaint handling, regulatory reporting and problem solving.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Post Market Surveillance Specialist

Enhanced Compliance Inc
03.2022 - 06.2023

• Reviewed complaint files, confirmed accurate device codes, and determined reportability.

• Reviewed product investigations and updated codes based on investigation results.

• Performed final review of reportable files, prepared regulatory reports for submission.

• Trained and led team for complaint review project identifying inconsistency in decisions and documentation.

Medical Device Reporting and Vigilance Associate

Medtronic
08.2018 - 03.2022

• Documented information for product malfunctions and adverse events involving transcatheter heart valves.

• Made complaint determination, applied necessary medical codes, and conducted communication to obtain additional information needed for regulatory reporting, investigation, and company trending.

• Made reportability decisions, prepared and submitted regulatory reports to the FDA and EU.

• Led meetings discussing potential late reports, determined and documented appropriate action.

• Led problem solving team, conducted meetings, documented progress throughout the life cycle of problems.

Quality and Regulatory Affairs Contingent

Medtronic
03.2017 - 07.2018

• Made complaint determinations and reportability decisions for medical events involving non-implantable cardiac monitors and network applications. Prepared and submitted regulatory reports.

• Processed incoming information for medical events involving implantable pacemaker systems.

• Used QMS system to document event details including writing description of the event, applying applicable medical codes, and completed investigations.

• Led training team for new complaint handling team members.

Complaint Specialist

Coloplast
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Evaluated and processed customer complaints for implanted urological devices.
  • Used TrackWise system to document initial reportability decision, add applicable medical codes.
  • Verified and entered new product information and patient records into a database.

Compliance and Audit Specialist

Medtronic
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Evaluated medical device allegations and complaints for events involving implanted drug delivery systems.
  • Processed product events and prepared information for reporting determination and investigations.
  • Conducted follow-up by phone, fax, and email to obtain additional information needed for reportability decisions, investigations, and trending purposes.

Clinical Support and Education Specialist

NeuroScience, Inc
04.2013 - 09.2014
  • Spoke with healthcare providers about products, lab tests, and alternative options for therapy to help personalize additional heath care options for the patient.
  • Documented feedback, complaints, and reporting of adverse events, which required understanding the regulatory requirements of FDA, HIPAA, and CLIA.
  • Worked with sales and marketing to create content and ensure quality and accuracy of scientific writing.

Education

Master of Arts - Holistic Health

St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN
12.2013

Graduate Credits - Genetics

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Biotechnology

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
05.2007

Skills

Written/Verbal Communication

Interpersonal

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Organizational

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Presentation

Leadership

Agile

Certification

Project Management Certification (Completed Sept 2023) - Six Sigma Global Institute (Online)


Agile Leader Certification (Completed Aug 2023) - Six Sigma Global Institute (Online)


Therapeutic Coaching Certification (Graduated Sept 2012) - The Meta Institute - New Hope, MN

Timeline

Post Market Surveillance Specialist

Enhanced Compliance Inc
03.2022 - 06.2023

Medical Device Reporting and Vigilance Associate

Medtronic
08.2018 - 03.2022

Quality and Regulatory Affairs Contingent

Medtronic
03.2017 - 07.2018

Complaint Specialist

Coloplast
09.2016 - 01.2017

Compliance and Audit Specialist

Medtronic
09.2014 - 09.2016

Clinical Support and Education Specialist

NeuroScience, Inc
04.2013 - 09.2014

Master of Arts - Holistic Health

St. Catherine University

Graduate Credits - Genetics

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Biotechnology

St. Cloud State University
Curtis Christian