MedTech Sustainability by Design
MedTech Sustainability by Design is the podcast where the world's leading experts in medical device, sustainable plastics, eco-design, and regulatory compliance share their expertise. Each episode cuts through the complexity of plastic selection, regulatory changes, medical device engineering or sustainable plastics — so MedTech engineers and start-up teams can build devices that are good for the patient, good for the planet and profitable.
Your host, Lucas Pianegonda, is a globally recognized expert for plastics in medical technology. As founder of Gradical, a consultancy dedicated to making MedTech more sustainable with plastics, Lucas has guided dozens of medical device, IVD and pharma companies through some of the field's most complex material challenges. He asks the questions your R&D team would ask and gets you the answers you actually need.
Topics covered include:
• Sustainable plastics and eco-design strategies for MedTech
• Plastic selection for medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics and combination products
• Biocompatibility, sterilization and the medical grade concept
• Regulatory requirements and changes across global markets
• Recycling, medical waste, and the circular economy in healthcare
Is your team struggling to make your Device or Packaging more sustainable? Schedule a call with Lucas: https://calendly.com/lucas-pianegonda-gradical/discovery-call-gradical?
Learn more about Gradical and its services at www.gradical.ch
MedTech Sustainability by Design
How Do You Know Your Medical Device Material Will Pass Biocompatibility Testing? with Marina Daineko
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"Is this material going to be biocompatible?" is one of the most commonly asked questions in medical device development.
The problem is, there's no such thing as a biocompatible material.
In this episode, I speak with Marina Daineko, Biocompatibility Consultant at Intrinsic Medical Group, about how biological risk assessment actually works, what mistakes companies make early in development, and how to incorporate biocompatibility thinking during prototyping without running full testing on every grade.
This conversation is technical, practical, and based on real consulting work. We talk about the ISO 10993-1 framework, extractables and leachables, CMR substances, and why a structured plastic selection process helps you mitigate biological risk before it becomes a costly problem.
If you work in MedTech and want to understand how to think about biocompatibility earlier in development, this episode will help you make better material decisions and avoid expensive surprises late in the process.
🔗 CONNECT WITH MARINA DAINEKO:
Intrinsic Medical Group: https://www.intrinsicmedicalgroup.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinadaineko/
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