Shon M.p.h. on medical devices
From Ep. 19: Bringing Paradigm Changing Devices to Market ft. Shon Chakrabarti · · SSI Strategy
“Medical device technology really keys in on the idea of creating a technology that addresses an unmet need, aiming not just to add a widget to a toolbox but to change treatment paradigms completely.”
On , Shon M.p.h., Chief Medical Officer of LimFlow at INARI MEDICAL INC, spoke about medical devices during Ep. 19: Bringing Paradigm Changing Devices to Market ft. Shon Chakrabarti on SSI Strategy.
About Shon M.p.h.
Shon Chakrabarti, an interventional cardiologist by training, serves as Vice President of Medical Affairs and General Manager of Chronic Venous Therapies at Inari Medical. In a September 2023 podcast appearance, he discussed his transition from clinical practice to medical device leadership, describing the shift as requiring a willingness to "get comfortable with discomfort." He stated that his role involves shifting treatment for venous thromboembolism from systemic medical therapy to a device-based removal approach, which he said could have significant benefits for patients. Chakrabarti also reflected on his experience at Abiomed, where he said the company developed a non-permanent temporary implantable pump to bridge patients in cardiogenic shock to heart recovery. He emphasized that medical device technology should address an unmet need and aim to change treatment paradigms, not just add a tool to a toolbox. He advised physicians considering a path to industry leadership to reflect on their goals, stay open-minded, and be prepared for a new training journey that requires full commitment.