What types of medical device cases does Eric Heinz handle as an expert witness?

Eric Heinz provides expert witness services in medical device product liability, M&A transaction disputes, intellectual property and trade secret matters, unfair competition, trademark infringement, and technical business disputes such as co-development or build-to-buy arrangements. His device expertise spans surgical robotics, navigation systems, orthopedic devices, and capital equipment.

Does Eric Heinz serve as both a consulting and testifying expert?

Yes. Eric serves as both a consulting expert (providing technical analysis, record review, discovery support, and failure assessment) and a testifying expert (preparing written expert reports, rebuttal analysis, and supporting deposition and trial testimony). He has completed formal training in deposition and trial preparedness through SEAK, Inc.

What qualifies Eric Heinz as a medical device expert witness?

Eric holds a BS in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a Graduate Certificate from the Stanford Biodesign program. He is a registered patent agent and has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in regulated medical technology, including leadership roles at Medtronic, Intuitive Surgical, Smith & Nephew, and Titan Medical. He currently serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor with the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC. He has been engaged on 5 expert witness matters spanning product liability, IP, trademark, M&A disputes, and unfair competition.

What are the professional limitations of Eric Heinz as an expert witness?

Eric does not provide legal opinions or interpret law, does not provide medical opinions or clinical judgments (he is not a physician), does not serve exclusively for plaintiffs or defendants, does not opine beyond his technical and industry expertise, and does not engage without completing a conflict review.

What is the engagement process for expert witness services?

The process begins with an initial inquiry and conflict review, followed by scope definition and engagement terms, formal written engagement, record review and technical analysis, expert report preparation, and deposition and trial support as applicable.

Eric S. Heinz

Founder & Managing Partner, Heinz Ventures

Eric Heinz brings an engineer’s precision and a governance-first, judgment-driven approach to his work as Founder and Managing Partner of Heinz Ventures. He began his career as an engineer at Medtronic Sofamor Danek, where he developed a disciplined approach to evaluating technical risk, product performance, and decision-making in regulated environments, an approach that continues to guide his professional work today.

Over more than two decades in the medical technology industry, Eric has held leadership roles spanning product development, commercialization, and corporate development. He has led and supported teams responsible for regulated medical products generating over $1 billion in annual revenue and has participated in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions totaling more than $250 million. Most recently, as Vice President of Market and Corporate Development at Titan Medical, he guided a strategic alternatives process during a pivotal period in the company’s evolution.

Eric’s work is grounded in independent judgment, fiduciary responsibility, and clarity in complex situations. In addition to leading Heinz Ventures, he serves as an independent board director and advisor to medical technology companies and provides expert witness and transaction advisory services in matters involving regulated products. His engagements emphasize disciplined analysis, risk assessment, and well-defined scope, particularly where technical, regulatory, and commercial considerations intersect.

He remains actively involved in the broader medical technology ecosystem, serving as a mentor, advisor, and evaluator for academic and innovation programs, including roles with leading universities and industry organizations. A sought-after speaker and panelist, Eric frequently lectures on early-stage venture capital and entrepreneurship. His background spans public, private, and non-profit organizations, enabling him to collaborate effectively with boards, senior management teams, and counsel across a range of contexts.

Eric holds an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and has completed formal director education focused on private-company governance. He lives in Memphis with his wife and three sons.

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15+ invited speaking engagements and panels at AdvaMed, LSI, MedTech Innovator, and leading universities
Published in Orthopedic Design & Technology
Judge for MedTech Innovator and regional venture showcase competitions
Academic engagement across 5 universities, including the Kellogg School of Management, UIUC Grainger College of Engineering, Vanderbilt, University of Chicago, and University of Memphis
Memphis Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree

Eric S. Heinz

Founder & Managing Partner, Heinz Ventures

Industry Engagement

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