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Charlie Webb
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Welcome to Sterile Device Packaging on Track podcast. Listen in as we speak with the nation’s leading experts in medical device packaging.The goal of this Podcast is to engender a community of packaging and manufacturing engineers that can pose questions to our panel of SME’s. We will cover all corners of medical device packaging from trending medical device packaging regulatory issues, new packaging technologies, and techniques as well as a host of case studies designed to make your medical device packaging program more robust.We would love to hear your feedback about our program and receive your input and suggestions on how we may improve this podcast. We are working to build a community of enlightened medical device packaging professionals. If you would like to be included in an upcoming episode please feel free to contact us at our website - www.spotradiopodcast.com, or send us an email to info@spotradiopodcast.com.

  1. MAY 24

    “Sterile Summer” Patient Safety Road Trip 2025

    On this episode of SPOT Radio, Charlie Webb, CPPL, discusses the Sterile Summer Patient Safety Road Trip 2025—an outreach initiative designed to raise awareness about sterile packaging practices and awareness. Joined by his wife, Lisa Webb, General Manager of Van der Stähl Scientific, the duo will actively support the Sterile Aware initiative, engaging medical device manufacturers by distributing awareness bracelets and posters while demonstrating advanced medical device packaging machinery. Beyond their mission to promote patient safety, Charlie and Lisa are also weaving moments of vacation and exploration into their journey, striking a balance between industry advocacy and personal adventure. Tune in to hear more about this unique road trip blending education, engagement, and a bit of summer fun! About Charlie Webb CPPL:  Charlie Webb CPPL is the founder and President of Van der Stahl Scientific; a medical device packaging and testing machine provider and packaging testing and calibration laboratories. He is also a certified internal auditor and is the Quality Manager for Van der Stähl Scientific’s demanding ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory accreditation. Under Charlie's quality management system his lab received the MSI Continuous Improvement Award. Charlie is a member of the IOPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee, he is a former co-PM in the Kiip group and voting ASTM F02 technical committee and has multiple granted and pending patents on medical device packaging machinery and pouch testers. His current patent-pending technologies include a medical device tray sealer that will integrate pouch testing within the packaging machine to provide 100% real-time seal testing. Also, in development is his patented HTIP system (human tissue isolation pouch) this disposable system is designed to help avoid packaging machine contamination. About Lisa Webb:  As the General manager of Van der Stähl Scientific she has grown the company sales by double in her 15-year tenure. Her technical acumen is impressive as there is not a packaging machine in Van der Stähl Scientific’s offering that she does not know every nut and bolt and its placement. Beyond understand the medical device packaging and testing machines operation and build she also understands the ISO 11607 processes for which they are held under. Lisa also oversees many of the functions in Van der Stähl Scientific’s ISO/IEC 17025 medical device pouch test and calibration laboratory. She is Kaizen trained and certified and continues to improve Van der Stähl Scientific’s operation from product development to market reach. Team Email: info@vanderstahl.com Roadtrip webpage:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-travis-b8588b45/ Roadtrip Video: https://youtu.be/s58_ih8G7IM?si=Vglm3Nm60M5-3EmW  Storyteller Hilt: https://www.storytelleroverland.com/pages/hilt

    16 min

  2. JAN 30

    Mastering CAPA: Ensuring Sterility in Medical Device Packaging

    On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast, host Charlie Webb CPPL sits down with Elon Goldbaum from the Network Partner Group to delve into the intricacies of performing a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA). They discuss the framework that underpins the CAPA process, highlighting its crucial role in ensuring product quality and compliance in the medical device industry. Charlie and Elon explore the vital importance of the CAPA process, shedding light on how it helps organizations identify, address, and prevent potential issues. They also share valuable tips and strategies to make the CAPA process more manageable and effective, ensuring that businesses can maintain high standards of safety and quality. Tune in to gain insights from industry experts and learn practical advice that can be applied to your own CAPA initiatives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or medical device manufacturing. About our guest: As Vice President, Client Solutions for Network Partners Group, Elon (Lon) brings over 20 years of experience in the medical device field specializing in packaging, labeling, quality management systems, CAPA and sterilization.  Lon’s multifaceted background provides support and leadership to Network Partners’ packaging consulting, quality assurance, labeling, and the Apprentice Leadership Program. Prior to joining Network Partners, Lon held various roles with Baxter Healthcare, Edwards Lifesciences, Endologix and Danaher with a wide range of responsibilities. Lon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging from Michigan State University. Elon Goldbaum e-mail: elon.goldbaum@onenpg.com

    35 min

  3. 11/01/2024

    Medical device manufacturers bringing VHP sterilization in-house

    On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast, Charlie Webb, CPPL, speaks with Michael Geanous and Doug Stallard both experts in VHP ( vaporized hydrogen peroxide) The discussion is centered around the movement to perform in-house sterilization at the MDM's location in order to streamline distribution. About Our Guests:  Michael Geanous  Michael Geanous has worked in the industry for 42 years, the last 20 of which have been using Hydrogen Peroxide technology. Michael has developed several commercially successful pieces of DECON equipment with STERIS and his current independent company. He has been the lead engineering manager in developing DECON chambers, Deep Vacuum hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and the interface of VHP with freeze dryers. His expertise is in steam, Eto, chemical sterilization, and decontamination methods. Doug Stallard For the past 25 years Doug Stallard has been working as an independent consultant in business development, marketing, and sales management. Doug represented and consulted with several companies over his career primarily in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. Many of his clients over the years have been start-ups, smaller domestic manufacturers without internal sales and marketing resources, or companies based in Europe wanting to penetrate the US market. His experience and expertise have been with capital equipment such as H202 decontamination, liquid and powder aseptic fill finish machines, WFI water systems, sterilization and autoclave equipment, inspection equipment, cleanrooms, isolators, and material handling. For more information on VHP e-mail me: info@vanderstahl.com

    30 min

  4. 09/21/2024

    Healthy cleanroom cultures drive medical device packaging success

    On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Cord Burnham CKF about his observations of both healthy and unhealthy cleanroom cultures. Over the past 10 years, Cord has visited hundreds of cleanrooms throughout the United States and abroad. About Cord Burnham:  As a Van der Stahl Scientific's ISO 17025 laboratory manager, Cord oversees all of the functions of the calibration and their empirical Laboratory. Cord is certified as a CKF (certified kaizen facilitator) and he co-authored the quality system manual for Van der Stahl Scientific. Cord is hands-on with all of the machinery that Van der Stahl Scientific offers and is also an SME for regulatory processes surrounding the ISO 17025 standards Email: Cord@vanderstahl.com Website: www.vanderstahl.com

    41 min

  5. 08/19/2024

    Understanding the role of Infection Preventionists

    On this episode of the Spot Radio and the Sterile Aware Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Missy Travis a certified Infection Preventionist about her role in managing contaminants and healthcare-acquired infections.   About Missy Travis:  As a certified Infection Preventionist with over two decades of experience in acute care, long-term care, public health, and professional sports, but most importantly being a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, She has learned the importance of living the life you want while doing something you love. She is passionate about spreading the message of creating a safe environment for people, young and old, using infection prevention principles. I use evidence to support my recommendations while applying Her own experience, including some interesting stories, for application. Missy specializes in helping new Infection Preventionists develop an Infection Prevention Plan while managing their busy schedule. She also work with health departments, healthcare facilities (acute, post-acute, and long-term care), and sports teams to develop an Infection Prevention Program that promotes safety and excellence. Email: missytravis@ipandcconsulting.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-travis-b8588b45/

    35 min

  6. 07/19/2024

    Packaging design or Medical devices, own the IP you think you own

    On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with  Stan Gibson, JD. Listen in as Stan Uncovers the secrets to securing your medical device or packaging innovations. Stan Gibson is a leader in patent litigation and Chairman of the Patent Litigation Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.  About the Stan Gibson:  Stan is a seasoned trial attorney dedicated to helping innovators and entrepreneurs protect and monetize their ideas, transforming them into valuable business assets. With 30 years of experience and victories in dozens of trials, he has developed a specific strategy to shield clients' intellectual property from theft, ensuring they truly own their envisioned assets. His approach provides early peace of mind, allowing clients to focus on business growth. Stan's mission is to help 10,000 innovators secure and enhance the value of their intellectual property while avoiding costly trials and litigation.  Contact Stan: www.ip-checklist.com

    31 min

  7. 06/28/2024

    Visual inspection of medical packaging is gaining popularity

    On this episode of the Spot Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with biomedical engineer Emily Graba about her scoring system for the visual features of a medical device Pouch or Tray sealing. About the Emily Graba:  Emily Graba is a biomedical engineering graduate from the University of Minnesota and a Process Development Engineer at QTS. Prior to joining QTS as a full-time engineer, Emily completed an R&D Co-op with the Cardiac Surgery group at Medtronic and a Project Engineering Co-op at QTS. At QTS Emily is heavily involved in the development and improvement of the sealing characterization and validation process for medical devices. Outside of work, Emily enjoys going to Society of Women Engineers (SWE) events and spending time outdoors! Guest Email: egraba5736@gmail.com Visual seal inspection app: https://vanderstahl.com/viu-system/ Visual seal inspection device: https://vanderstahl.com/seal-stats/

    43 min

  8. 05/16/2024

    Looking outside your company for manufacturing and device packaging

    On this episode of the SPOT® Radio Podcast Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Justin Paur the president of Achates about when and why to use a contract medical device packaging and consultancy firm. About Justin Paur: Justin Paur is the president of Achates (A-kate-ees), a medical device contract manufacturing and product development company in the Twin Cities focused on startup medical device technologies. Justin has undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering from West Virginia University, and an MBA from the Carlson Medical Industry Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, where Justin is now a senior lecturer. Justin authored “The Core Chain”, a book on lean medical device development, which is available now on Amazon. Email: Justin@achates.com Link to The Core Chain Book: https://a.co/d/7vBnVeu Link to Achates: www.achates.com  Link to Biodesign Book: https://a.co/d/hPq9Aun

    42 min
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Welcome to Sterile Device Packaging on Track podcast. Listen in as we speak with the nation’s leading experts in medical device packaging.The goal of this Podcast is to engender a community of packaging and manufacturing engineers that can pose questions to our panel of SME’s. We will cover all corners of medical device packaging from trending medical device packaging regulatory issues, new packaging technologies, and techniques as well as a host of case studies designed to make your medical device packaging program more robust.We would love to hear your feedback about our program and receive your input and suggestions on how we may improve this podcast. We are working to build a community of enlightened medical device packaging professionals. If you would like to be included in an upcoming episode please feel free to contact us at our website - www.spotradiopodcast.com, or send us an email to info@spotradiopodcast.com.

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  • Creator
    Charlie Webb
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
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    © 2025 SPOT Radio
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