Thor Rollins
Thor Rollins, VP Medical Device Segment, Nelson Labs
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
B.S., 2002 Genetics, emphasis Cell Biology
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Chemical Engineering Program
Colorado School of Mines, Denver, CO
RM, 2004 Registered Microbiologist
American Society for Microbiology, National Registry of Microbiologists, Washington, D.C.
PUBLICATIONS
“EO Residue Levels in Medical Devices: Best Practices for Demonstrating Compliance with ISO 10993-7” Nov 2018 Nelson Labs white paper
“Round robin study to evaluate the reconstructed human epidermis (RhE) model as an in vitro skin irritation test for detection of irritant activity in medical device extracts”
Aug 2018 Toxicology in Vitro
“Choosing Colorants for Medical Devices” Aug 2018 Nelson Labs white paper
“Passing the test: Why patient safety is paramount” Medical Plastic Mar 2018
“US FDA guidance on the use of ISO 10993-1 for the biological evaluation of medical devices: the top 10 changes affecting medical device manufacturers” Journal of Medical Device Regulation Jan 31, 2017
“Is Your Biocompatibility Program on the Edge?” Medical Product Outsourcing, May 2017
“Considerations for Sterilization and Biocompatibility of 3D-Printed Orthopedic Devices” Qmed, Downloadable White Papers
“Chemical Characterization Can Supplement and Support Biocompatibility Testing” Medical Design Briefs, April 2016
“Testing: How to Approach Change in Orthopedic Device Manufacturers