Verification & Validation (V&V) plays a central role in ensuring that medical devices are safe, effective, and compliant — yet it remains one of the most challenging phases for many teams.

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Aaron Joseph, medical device development expert and author of the well-known article “Top 10 V&V Fails”, to explore why V&V so often becomes a source of stress — and how teams can do better.

Throughout the discussion, we cover:

A clear, simple explanation of Verification vs. Validation

Why V&V must span the entire development lifecycle

How poor requirements create downstream V&V failures

The risks of starting V&V planning too late

How to simplify test methods without losing rigor

Practical strategies for handling failed tests

How to think about traceability without fear

The future of V&V as software and AI become more prevalent

This episode is designed to educate, demystify, and inspire QA/RA professionals, engineers, and MedTech leaders looking to build stronger, more resilient development processes.

Who is Monir El Azzouzi?

Monir El Azzouzi is a Medical Device Expert specializing in Quality and Regulatory Affairs. After working for many years with big Healthcare companies, particularly Johnson and Johnson, he decided to create EasyMedicalDevice.com to help people better understand Medical Device Regulations worldwide. He has now created the consulting firm Easy Medical Device GmbH and developed many ways to deliver knowledge through videos, podcasts, online courses… His company also acts as Authorized Representative for the EU, UK, and Switzerland. Easy Medical Device becomes a one-stop shop for medical device manufacturers that need support on Quality and Regulatory Affairs.

Social Media to follow

Aaron Joseph Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajosephprofile/

Monir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouzi

Twitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzim

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