MedTech is evolving from siloed products and devices to increasingly multi-functional and integrated digital systems, and device manufacturers are faced with significant challenges in bringing these connected solutions to market. Slow and expensive development lifecycles, complex and inflexible device architectures, and the need for increased cybersecurity, are among the key challenges. The solution lies in a new generation of devices powered by intelligent software data flow.
On May 16-17, device developers, regulatory affairs and regulatory intelligence professionals will come together in Washington, DC, for two days of education, discussion and networking to share strategies and best practices on navigating current and on the horizon regulatory requirements.
UX (user experience) design processes are constantly evolving as the industry continues to embrace IoT technologies. With this evolution comes a need to focus on improving UX protocols in the design of medical devices.
Cybersecurity in health care is anything but simple. But significant changes can be expected in the coming years.
Hägen, who was a contributor to Medtech Intelligence, spent 28 years building BlackHägen Design to support clients in the development of “mission-critical” products. He was pivotal in the advocacy of human factors and good design practices for medical devices and was at the forefront of patient safety initiatives, helping to found the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Patient Safety Committee.
A new guide from the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council recommends cybersecurity strategies that manufacturers and health providers can implement for legacy medical technology as a shared responsibility in the clinical environment, and provides insights for designing future devices that are more secure.
Point of care 3D printing of medical devices has abundant potential. However, many regulatory uncertainties remain.
The Gushu facility in Shenzhen, China, achieved the accreditation after meeting the rigorous audit requirements set by MedAccred subscribing members, including Baxter, BD, Boston Scientific, Edwards Lifesciences, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Philips, Roche Diagnostics and Stryker.
How innovators in the femtech space can protect their inventions and defend market share.
As surgeries become increasingly complex and involve more sophisticated technology, the mental and physical demands on surgeons and their teams are expected to increase. As an industry, we need to thoughtfully consider how each piece of technology introduced into operating rooms will impact existing surgical workflow and workloads.
