With work experience over 38 years, this expert is currently working at Blue Belt Technologies which is located in 124 as a Vice President Ra and Qa. Rick received his education from 1970 to 1973 at the Gannon University. Rick E Confer has certifications in Pe ( Inactive) For Pennsylvania this professional speaks English proficiently. This expert can be found in Warren, Pennsylvania. To contact Rick, you can search for their phone or e-mail or find full info by requesting access to this expert's additional details on this website.
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Ricky Confer
Last updated Jun 14, 2024
Contact Information
Last Update
Jul 12, 2022
Email
ri**@smith-nephew.com, rc**@comcast.net
Location
Warren, PA
Company
Workplace
Vice President Ra and Qa
Pittsburgh, PA
Industry
Medical Devices, Commercial Physical Research, Medical Doctor's Office, Commercial Physical Research, Nsk, Mfg Surgical/Medical Instruments
Colleagues
Work History
Vice President Ra and Qa
2828 Liberty Ave SUITE 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Blue Belt Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of computer assited sterotaxic robotic systems for use in Orthopedic surgery.
Jan 2011 — Jan 2016
Director Regulatory Affairs
Smith and Nephew acquired Blue Belt Technologies in January 2016. My responsibilities continue include directing domestic and international regulatory activities for the Navio Robotic Surgic...
from Jan 2016
Principal
Providing business and product development guidance and management experience at the oprerational level to small and medium companies.
Jan 2006 — Dec 2011
Vice President Qa and Ra
Medical device company providing products for Respiratory care.
Oct 2007 — Dec 2010
Senior Vice President Qa and Regulatory Affairs
Startup company making a sorbant based hemodialysis system. Managed QA and Regulatory affairs activities. Achieved 510(k) clearance for novel hemodialysis system. Obtained ISO 13485 certific...
Jan 2003 — Jan 2006
V.p of Quality
Responsible for all QA activities of a company involved in artifical heart development. Included desing controls, operations, etc.
Apr 1999 — Nov 2003
V.p of Qa and Ra
620 Alpha Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Managed clinical trial, obtained 510(k) and CE mark approvals for TandemHeart. Established Quality Systems to FDA and ISO requirements.
1999 — 2003
Director of Operations
Managed operations for a start up company making cardiac monitoring equipment
Jan 1996 — Apr 1998
Vice President Qa and Ra
Responsible for domestic and international regulatory and quality systems compliance for the Home Healthcare business unit.
1988 — 1996
V.p of Engineering
Design and development of physical therapy equipment, including TENS systems, CPM systems, Traction systems.
1984 — 1988
Education
1970 — 1973
1966 — 1970
Occupations
Executive
Director
Vice President
Doctor
Surgeon
Operations Manager
Chief Executive
Surgical Specialist
Skills
Medical Devices
Fda
Product Development
Quality System
Iso 13485
V&V
Ce Marking
Quality Assurance
Design Control
Regulatory Affairs
Start Ups
Capa
Clinical Trials
Engineering
Iso
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Product Launch
Biomedical Engineering
Business Development
Manufacturing
Quality Management
R&D
U.s. Food and Drug Administration
Process Improvement
Biotechnology
Lifesciences
Product Design
Research and Development
Hardware Diagnostics
Leadership
Gmp
Iso 14971
Orthopedic
Validation
Market Analysis
Commercialization
Corrective and Preventive Action
Iso Standards
Verification and Validation