Medical device design & development
Empowering MedTech innovation to create breakthrough products
that improve health and save lives
At StarFish Medical, we blend deep technical expertise, regulatory insight, and user-centered design to bring MedTech innovation to life. From startups to global enterprises, we turn visionary ideas into breakthrough products that improve health and save lives.
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Our multidisciplinary teams have all the in-house capabilities to transform your medical device from concept to final product.
Medical device design and development with a commercial launch focus. See how we support clinical trials and facilitate seamless tech transfers.
We help you navigate complex regulatory landscapes to achieve commercial success. Explore our integrated approach to quality and regulatory services.
Working with StarFish
From early-stage startups to global MedTech leaders, we help companies solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into market-ready products.
Meet ELLA
Introducing ELLA, an AI-powered tool designed to transform how medical device companies navigate regulatory compliance.
Latest Resources
With the recent developments and seemingly ubiquitous nature of real time glucose monitoring and availability of smart wearable tech, the development of a theranostic band-aid seems inevitable. But how practical would this be? Is there a Theranostic wound dressings market?
In this episode of Bio Break, Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden explore a critical but often overlooked topic in healthcare innovation: prevention. While most conversations about medical devices revolve around treatment, the duo shifts the focus to technologies that help people avoid hospitalization altogether. Preventive medical devices and diagnostic tools are quietly transforming healthcare by catching diseases earlier and reducing the need for invasive procedures.
In this episode of Bio Break, Nick shares one of his favorite discoveries in the world of infectious disease research — the groundbreaking discovery of Helicobacter pylori and its role in causing peptic ulcers. This fascinating story showcases how persistence, scientific curiosity, and innovative thinking can lead to discoveries that reshape medical science.
What are the real costs of developing a medical device? In this episode of Bio Break, Nick and Joris dive into one of the most frequently asked questions they hear from clients: How much does it cost to develop a medical device?
Nick and Joris tackle a question many tech and health enthusiasts have wondered for years: Where is my cortisol-sensing smartwatch? Nick shares a nostalgic story of reading about futuristic wearable technology in Popular Mechanics as a child — devices that would one day monitor biomarkers like cortisol to track stress and overall health. Now, decades later, he and Joris break down why such a wearable device still hasn’t become a reality.
We all know medical devices have labels, but how often do we consider their purpose and the effort required to ensure they provide the right information? Device labelling serves as the interface between the manufacturer, the user, and regulatory bodies. (Note that being from Canada, we spell labelling with two Ls.)
Sectors We Serve
From remote diagnostics to powerful imaging systems. We design and develop diagnostics for use inside or outside a traditional healthcare setting.
Our team creates innovative devices that combine your drug with optimal delivery methods for the most effective treatment.
From emergency ventilators to enabling home-based therapies, we have supported hundreds of therapy devices that treat patients inside or outside the clinic.
Axolotl BrainPrint Microsphere Generator
Aurora DNA Sample Preparation Device
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