Nathan Wright has spent nearly a decade at Empirical Technologies as a leading expert in regulatory affairs and mechanical testing of orthopedic implants. Authoring over a hundred submissions to the FDA, he has established a reputation as an advocate for manufacturers on behalf of the FDA and as an advocate to the FDA on behalf of manufacturers to facilitate the easiest and smoothest pathways for each party. Among the products he has seen cleared, he is recognized as an authority in spinal, sacroiliac, and trauma implants, as well as surgical navigation instrumentation. His clients include many domestic and international manufacturers. On the testing side, Wright is a member and contributor to ASTM's medical device sub-committees and has developed several test methods including the recently published ASTM F3574 standard for sacroiliac fusion implant testing.