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10 medical device sterilization experts
These ten professionals have held medical device sterilization roles inside device makers, with titles such as sterilization manager and director of sterilization. A reader can learn how in-house teams validate and oversee sterilization for medical devices.
Professionals to explore
01—10Anh Vo
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Quality Manager, Sterilization Assurance · BD
Sr. Quality Manager, Sterilization Assurance at BD since 2022. Former Quality Manager, Sterilization Assurance (2019–2022) and Supervisor, Quality Assurance (Microbiology, Sterilization) (2007–2019) at BD, and Sterilization Engineer, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Dept. at Cardinal Health (2004–2007). The profile describes managing sterilization, microbiology and final product release at BD.
Art Harris
LinkedInExperience: Sterilization Manager · Cook Medical
Former Sterilization Manager at Cook Medical (2002–2021), and listed as retired from Cook Medical since 2021. The profile describes this person as the Sterilization Manager and Global Sterilization Leader at Cook Medical, responsible for ethylene oxide sterilization. The profile headline describes this person as retired from the Sterilization Manager role at Cook Medical.
David Brodersen
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director of Global Sterilization and Microbiology · Solventum
Sr. Director of Global Sterilization and Microbiology at Solventum since 2024. Former Director of Sterilization and Microbiology at Getinge (2019–2024) and Director of Sterilization and Microbiology at Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group) (2008–2013). The profile describes knowledge of quality, microbiology, sterilization and biocompatibility.
Erick Gustin
LinkedInExperience: Global Manager Sterilization · Stryker's Sustainability Solutions
Former Global Manager Sterilization at Stryker's Sustainability Solutions (2012–2014), and listed at Stryker since 2014 in a role the profile headline gives as Global Director, Sterilization & Microbiology. The profile describes management of sterilization operations (EO, Gamma, Steam, VHP). Former Manager Biological Operations at Zimmer Biomet (2007–2012).
Fausto Cruz
LinkedInExperience: Sr Sterilization Manager · Edwards Lifesciences
Sr Sterilization Manager at Edwards Lifesciences since 2015. Former Global Sterilization and Laboratories Services Director (2009–2015) and Corporate Sterility Assurance Manager at Fenwal International (2007–2015) at Fenwal, Inc., a Fresenius Kabi Company, and Quality Operation -Sterility Assurance, Chemistry lab and Release Manager I at Baxter International Inc. (1998–2007).
Justin Large
LinkedInExperience: Director, Microbiology & Sterilization- Orthopaedics Robotics · Smith+Nephew
Director, Microbiology & Sterilization- Orthopaedics Robotics at Smith+Nephew since 2025. Former Sr. Manager, Global Microbiology & Sterilization (2022–2025) and Sterilization Specialist (2021–2022) at Smith+Nephew. The profile describes working knowledge of ethylene oxide, gamma radiation, electron beam, gas plasma and steam sterilization for validation, cycle development and continued compliance.
Martin Praus
LinkedInExperience: Global Process Expert Sterilization · B. Braun Group
Global Process Expert Sterilization at B. Braun Group since 2024. Former Sterilization Expert (2018–2025) and Projektingenieur (2016–2018) at B. Braun Group, and Project Sterilization Engineer (2006–2015) and Continuous Improvement Specialist (2015–2016) at BD.
Robert Blake
LinkedInExperience: Director Sterilization Technology · Medtronic
Director Sterilization Technology at Medtronic since 2022. Former Director of Sterilization (2021–2022) and Manager of Sterilization (2018–2021) at Medtronic. The profile says this person is responsible for sterilization of medical devices, covering validation, monitoring, quality assurance, compliance and oversight of contract and in-house facilities.
Tisza Holt
LinkedInExperience: Global Senior Manager, Sterilization and Microbiology · Insulet Corporation
Global Senior Manager, Sterilization and Microbiology at Insulet Corporation since 2026, and former Global Manager, Sterilization and Microbiology there (2022–2026). The profile lists global responsibility for sterility assurance, microbiology and related manufacturing process controls for Insulet products. Former Sr. Microbiology & Sterilization Specialist - Strategic Manufacturing at Teleflex (2019–2020).
Vin Caputo
LinkedInExperience: Sr Director Sterilization · Medline
Sr Director Sterilization at Medline since 2020. Former EO Technical Manager at STERIS AST (2014–2016), Principal Microbiologist at Stryker's Sustainability Solutions (2013–2014) and Program Manager Sterilization at TUV SUD America (2012–2013). The profile also lists Director, Global EO Sterilizer Sales at Environmental Tectonics Corp (2016–2020).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's scope to yours, since running sterilization for one product line or site differs from owning a global sterilization program across many sites and contract sterilizers. Also decide whether your question is about a specific method such as ethylene oxide or radiation, or about validation and ongoing compliance, and pick someone whose roles centered on that work.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you choose between ethylene oxide, radiation and steam sterilization for a new device?
- 02How do you manage contract sterilizers so validations and routine release stay on schedule?
- 03How are you preparing your sterilization program for changes in ethylene oxide rules?
Reaching medical device sterilization experts
How can I contact one of these medical device sterilization experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including BD, Cook Medical and Solventum, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach medical device sterilization experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
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