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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Written/Verbal Communication
Interpersonal
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Analytical thinking
Organizational
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Presentation
Leadership
Agile
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