Medical devices
10 FDA 510(k) submission experts
These ten regulatory affairs professionals have worked on FDA 510(k) submissions and related FDA pathways for medical devices. A reader can learn how they plan a 510(k) regulatory strategy, work with FDA during review and organize the documentation a submission requires.
Professionals to explore
01—10An Nguyen
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance · Pulse Biosciences, Inc.
Former Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance at Pulse Biosciences (2016–2023), with earlier roles as Vice President, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs at VytronUS (2012–2014) and Sr. Director Regulatory Affairs US & EMEA at Solta Medical (2011–2012). An's profile cites 28+ years in the Class II and III medical device industry, including VC-funded start-ups and public companies, and a record of timely domestic FDA 510(k) achievements.
Deb Kipp
LinkedInExperience: Regulatory Affairs Manager · Streck
Regulatory Affairs Manager at Streck (2014–2022) and at Cardinal Health (from 2022), and Program Manager Regulatory Affairs at Olympus Corporation since 2025. Deb's profile describes over 20 years in medical device compliance and developing U.S. and international regulatory strategies, including 19 510(k) submissions, one De Novo and pre-submissions, plus oversight of labeling and technical documentation.
Debra Cogan
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Clinical and Regulatory Affairs · Endovascular Engineering
Vice President Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at Endovascular Engineering since 2021, with earlier roles as Sr. Director, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs at ShockWave Medical (2013–2015), Director QA RA CA at Arstasis (2010–2013) and Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs at Acclarent (2005–2010). Debra's profile lists FDA regulatory submissions for all classes of medical devices, including 510(k), PMA, HDE and IDE, and communications with FDA and notified bodies.
Helder Sousa
LinkedInExperience: Director of Regulatory Affairs · Getinge
Director of Regulatory Affairs at Getinge since 2020, after Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs (2017–2020), Manager Regulatory Affairs (2014–2017) and Regulatory Affairs Program Manager (2010–2014) roles there. Helder's profile describes managing a team of 8 regulatory and 4 labeling professionals and being responsible for the device submissions needed to obtain PMA, 510(k) and international product registrations, including EU MDR certification.
Ishita Raje
LinkedInExperience: Regulatory Affairs Manager · E2 - Endovascular Engineering
Regulatory Affairs Manager at E2 - Endovascular Engineering since March 2026, following Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at PROCEPT BioRobotics (2021–2026) and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Medtronic (2018–2021). Ishita's profile lists 510(k) submission and preparation of the 510(k) summary among core competencies, alongside PMA submissions, the De Novo pathway, pre-submission documentation and IDE applications.
Kristen DeJeu, BSN-RN, RAC
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs · Heartflow
Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs at Heartflow since October 2024, after Regulatory Affairs Program Manager and Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist roles at Cleerly (2023–2024) and regulatory roles at BD (2022–2023). Kristen's profile headline cites SaMD AI/ML medical devices and describes Kristen as a 510k Submission Expert with 10+ years in the medical device industry.
Nancy Wey-Schopf
LinkedInExperience: Director Regulatory Affairs · Abbott Rapid Diagnostics
Director RAQACA at Osler Diagnostics since 2023, and formerly Director Regulatory Affairs at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (2019–2024) and Director, Diagnostics Regulatory Affairs at Haemonetics (2016–2019). Nancy's profile describes 19+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the medical device industry, including IND, IDE, BLA, PMA and 510(k) submissions and interactions and negotiations with FDA.
Ray Cheng
LinkedInExperience: Regulatory Affairs Manager · Medtronic
Former Regulatory Affairs Manager at Medtronic (2018–2021), after Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (2014–2018) and Regulatory Affairs Specialist (2011–2014) roles there and quality assurance roles at Boston Scientific (2006–2011). In the manager role, Ray's profile describes leading global regulatory strategies for Class III medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA 510(k)/PMA and EU MDR requirements.
Rekha Anand
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs · CureMetrix
Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs at CureMetrix since June 2022, after Director of Regulatory Affairs there (2021–2022), Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs at Vyaire Medical (2019–2021) and regulatory roles at Alma Lasers North America (2018–2019). Rekha's profile cites 13+ years in medical devices and describes leading 510(k) and global regulatory submissions from initiation through approval, including remediation and audits.
Sharon Young
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs · Seegene USA
Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs at Seegene USA since July 2024, following Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs at Cue Health (2022–2024) and Manager, Regulatory Affairs at DiaSorin Molecular LLC (1990–2022). Sharon's profile cites over 34 years of IVD experience, including seventeen years in regulatory affairs, with product authorizations and clearances that include one EUA and 15 cleared 510(k)s.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide whether a new device fits the 510(k) pathway or needs a De Novo or PMA instead?
- 02What goes into choosing a predicate device and building the substantial equivalence argument?
- 03What causes the most delays during FDA review of a 510(k), and how do you prepare for additional information requests?
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