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232 - MedTech Material Selection: Cost, Compliance, Sustainability, and Biocompatibility Risk
April 1, 2026

232 - MedTech Material Selection: Cost, Compliance, Sustainability, a…

Subhi Saadeh interviews Lucas Pianegonda, founder of Grad and a plastics expert in medical technology, on how medtech companies actually choose materials—and where it goes wrong. Many teams default to “we’ve always used this”...

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231 - Audit Findings Explained: Nonconformity vs Observation (CQA)
March 25, 2026

231 - Audit Findings Explained: Nonconformity vs Observation (CQA)

This is a lesson out of my ASQ CQA course with Andy Robertson, on how to write and classify audit findings. Access the full CQA course here: https://cqeacademy.teachable.com/p/the-cqa-master-class-course I break down key term...

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230 - How Pharma Misses Critical Market Signals with Joe Luminiello
March 22, 2026

230 - How Pharma Misses Critical Market Signals with Joe Luminiello

In this episode of Let’s ComBinate, Subhi Saadeh sits down with Joseph Luminiello, CEO and Co-Founder of RCG Intel, to break down how competitive intelligence is actually used in biopharma and why most companies get it wrong....

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229 -Outsourcing Analytical Testing: What Sponsors Get Wrong in Combination Products
March 11, 2026

229 -Outsourcing Analytical Testing: What Sponsors Get Wrong in Combi…

In this episode of Let’s Combinate, Subhi Saadeh speaks with Jen Riter about analytical method validation for drug device combination products. The discussion explores how traditional drug analytical validation under ICH Q2 d...

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228 - ICH Q5 EXPLAINED: Why Regulators Treat Biologics Differently
March 4, 2026

228 - ICH Q5 EXPLAINED: Why Regulators Treat Biologics Differently

Continuing the ICH Q series with ICH Q5. This episode explains why Q5 exists, how to read it, and what it means for combination products. Q5 addresses quality challenges unique to biologics made in living systems where produc...

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227 - When Should You Open a CAPA? Triggers, Human Error, and Investigation Basics
Feb. 24, 2026

227 - When Should You Open a CAPA? Triggers, Human Error, and Investi…

Subhi Saadeh sits down with Georg Digel, founder of Elevate CAPA, to break down what should trigger CAPA, and how to investigate the right way using practical tools and better problem statements. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and ...

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Should You Study Bioengineering in 2025? Insights from a Decade in Pharma and Medical Devices
Dec. 31, 2024

Should You Study Bioengineering in 2025? Insights from a Decade in Ph…

Choosing a college major is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in shaping your future career. For many, bioengineering stands out as a promising path, blending cutting-edge innovation with the potential to make a meaningful impa…

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Audits and Self-Improvement: Lesson's From Peter Drucker on Quality in Combination Products, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Life
Dec. 25, 2024

Audits and Self-Improvement: Lesson's From Peter Drucker on Quality i…

 In this episode of Let’s ComBinate, we dive into the fascinating world of audits—a cornerstone activity for ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across industries. Whether you’re …

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Welcome to Let’s Combinate! Where we’re mastering medical device and pharma quality - little q!

This channel is dedicated to navigating the world of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, providing insights into the critical standards and regulations that shape the industry. Whether it’s ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 4/820, PIC/S GMP, ICH Q9/Q10, or EU MDR/IVDR, we focus on making these complex topics accessible and actionable.

We also dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of combination products, exploring the integration of devices, drugs, and biologics.

Let’s ComBinate is hosted by Subhi Saadeh, a Quality Professional with over a decade of experience working on hardware devices, disposable devices, and combination products for vaccines, generics, and biologics. He has also contributed to advancing industry practices with organizations like CPC, ASTM, and AAMI, bringing a well-rounded perspective.

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