Nuwellis, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUWE) has appointed Brian Johnson as Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, according to a company statement.

Johnson brings 13 years of medical device quality and regulatory experience. He previously served as Senior Quality Manager at Baxter/Vantive, where he provided quality oversight for two research and development facilities supporting 257 engineering and management employees. Before that, he held quality leadership roles at ATL Medical, where he helped reduce monthly customer complaints by 80%.

Johnson holds a Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Services from St. Cloud State University and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Brigham Young University.

In his new role, Johnson will oversee quality management and regulatory activities, including quality systems, audits, supplier and contract manufacturer oversight, and regulatory compliance. He will work with product development, operations, and commercial teams.

"Brian's experience leading quality and regulatory functions within medical device organizations makes him an important addition to our team," said Mike McCormick, Nuwellis President and Chief Executive Officer.

Nuwellis is a Minneapolis-based medical technology company focused on patients with cardiorenal conditions.