Mike DeBruyne

Michael P. Debruyne is a vital member of the advisory board at Pavaka Wound Care, contributing over three decades of specialized experience in medical device development. His career, rooted in innovation, spans endovascular graft systems, critical care products, and cutting-edge cell therapy devices—fields that complement Pavaka’s dedication to advancing wound care technologies.

Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tri State University in Angola, Indiana. He began his professional journey in 1982 at Cook Incorporated in Bloomington, Indiana, where he has spent 33 years progressing through key engineering roles. Initially joining as a Plant Engineer, he designed manufacturing layouts and improved operational efficiencies. By 1985, he transitioned to Product Development Engineer, introducing Cook’s first CAD system for drafting and creating detailed manufacturing documentation for wire guides and large bore introducer sheaths.

From 1988 to 1997, as a Product Development Engineer in Cook’s Critical Care division in Ellettsville, Indiana, Michael established the product development department and led the design of critical care products, including airway devices, central venous catheters, hemodialysis catheters, and antibiotic-impregnated catheters. His early research into endovascular graft concepts laid the groundwork for future innovations. In 1998, he spearheaded the design and development of the Zenith Endovascular AAA System, coordinating global engineering teams and overseeing its transition to manufacturing for clinical trials. As Product Development Manager from 2000 to 2001, he led teams in enhancing the Zenith product line and supported its clinical trials and regulatory approvals. From 2002 to 2006, as a Senior Product Development Engineer, he provided critical engineering support for the system’s commercialization.

Between 2007 and 2013, Michael focused on next-generation endovascular solutions, leading the development of the second-generation Zenith Flex Endovascular AAA System and serving as a senior member of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) teams. In 2014, he shifted to cell therapy, researching devices for coronary sinus infusion and lung cell delivery. Since 2015, at Cook RegenTec, he has continued advancing cell delivery technologies, including intestinal applications, while contributing to the Cook BioDevice Quality Management System’s quality procedures.

Michael’s extensive training—spanning Cook’s Quality System Procedures, in-house and external courses, and physician and engineering conferences—has honed his technical and regulatory expertise. His ability to manage complex projects from concept to commercialization underscores his leadership in medical device engineering.

At Pavaka Wound Care, Michael offers strategic insight and technical proficiency as an advisory board member. His deep knowledge of product design, quality systems, and regulatory standards positions Pavaka to lead in wound care innovation. Michael’s career-long commitment to improving patient care through advanced medical technologies makes him an essential contributor to the Pavaka team, driving solutions that enhance wound healing and patient outcomes.