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Diego Rua — 510(k) & PMA Consultant (General Surgery/Dental)

Independent Consultant

An accomplished scientific consultant with a Ph.D. in Molecular & Cellular Biology and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Strategic Management. He boasts over 26 years of experience in biomedicine and big data analysis, with expertise in performing safety and toxicological assessments, reviewing pre-clinical and clinical studies, and evaluating post-market surveillance data for FDA-regulated produc...

Experience: 26+ years

Submissions: 50 510(k), 10 De Novo, 5 PMA

Expertise & Specializations

Regulatory Pathways

510(k)PMADe NovoQ-SubIDE

Device Specialties

General SurgeryDentalIVDWearable DigitalCardiovascular

Regions Served

Diego Rua provides regulatory consulting services to clients in:

United States (FDA)

Credentials & Recognition

Education & Credentials

Dr. Rua holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Molecular & Cellular Biology from Wayne State University and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Strategic Management from Davenport University. This strong academic foundation in biological sciences and business strategy provides a unique advantage in understanding the complex interplay between scientific innovation and regulatory compliance within the medtech industry.

Dr. Rua has authored 28 peer-reviewed publications and holds 1 patent, demonstrating significant contributions to scientific knowledge. He has been an invited guest speaker at international conferences and received the 2019 CDER Recognition Honor Award as part of the Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Analysis Group and the 2018 FDA Regulatory Science Excellence award for his innovative research.

Certifications

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google
2025
Reviewer Certification Program
FDA/CDRH
2018
Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) certification
FDA

Professional Experience

With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Rua has a distinguished career spanning critical roles in both government and industry. He has served as a Research Biologist/Reviewer at the FDA's CDRH and CDER, evaluating the safety and biocompatibility of medical devices and FDA-regulated products. His experience also includes significant contributions to the personal care and consumer goods industries, managing clinical studies, and developing safety assessments. This diverse background offers a comprehensive understanding of regulatory landscapes from multiple perspectives.

Former FDA Regulatory Specialist
Verified FDA experience
Former Big MedTech RA Leader
Enterprise experience

Executive Summary

Professional Overview

An accomplished scientific consultant with a Ph.D. in Molecular & Cellular Biology and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Strategic Management. He boasts over 26 years of experience in biomedicine and big data analysis, with expertise in performing safety and toxicological assessments, reviewing pre-...

Core Specializations

Regulatory Pathways

510(k)PMADe NovoQ-SubIDE

Device Specialties

General SurgeryDentalIVDWearable DigitalCardiovascular

Services Offered

Regulatory Pathway Assessment
Strategic assessment to determine the appropriate FDA regulatory pathway (510(k), De Novo, PMA) for your medical device.
510(k) Authoring & Submission
Complete 510(k) submission preparation, documentation authoring, and FDA submission management.
De Novo & PMA Strategy
Strategic planning and support for De Novo and PMA pathways, including clinical trial design and FDA meeting preparation.
Post-Market Support
Post-market surveillance, adverse event reporting, and ongoing regulatory compliance support.

Cruxi Independent Snapshot

Best suited for

  • • MedTech companies seeking expert regulatory guidance

Experience signals

  • Former roles: Former FDA regulatory specialist.
  • Regions: US
  • Background: 26+ years of regulatory experience.

Cruxi view

Dr. Diego Rua represents a rare fusion of deep scientific expertise, strategic business acumen, and invaluable regulatory insight gained from his tenure as a former FDA CDRH/CDER reviewer. With 26 years of experience, a Ph.D. in Molecular & Cellular Biology, and an MBA, he provides a uniquely holistic approach to regulatory consulting. His direct experience evaluating biocompatibility, pre-clinical/clinical studies, and post-market data from inside the FDA gives medtech companies a critical advantage in developing robust, reviewer-friendly submissions. Complemented by a proven track record of 50+ 510(k)s, 10 De Novos, and 5 PMAs, alongside modern big data analysis skills, Dr. Rua is exceptionally equipped to de-risk complex regulatory pathways for novel medical technologies.

This analysis is generated by Cruxi AI using public information and may not capture the full scope of the consultant's experience.

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