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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.

25+

Years

200+

Professionals

1000+

Programs

Our Services

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Our multidisciplinary teams have all the in-house capabilities to transform your medical device from concept to final product.

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Medical device design and development with a commercial launch focus. See how we support clinical trials and facilitate seamless tech transfers.

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We help you navigate complex regulatory landscapes to achieve commercial success. Explore our integrated approach to quality and regulatory services.

Latest Resources

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This in-depth drug delivery strategy guide from StarFish Medical explores how to design, develop, and deliver breakthrough drug-device combination products.

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Choosing the right design and development partner is one of the most critical decisions in bringing a medical device to market.

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Nick Allan and Nigel Syrotuck dive into the evolution of patent documentation habits in engineering and medical device development.

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Bringing up a new printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) for a medical device is both exciting and high-stakes.

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Several design considerations come into play when designing portable medical electronic devices, from performance, to usability, manufacturability and reliability.

Engineer testing power stability and voltage regulation on medical device PCB using lab instruments and probes.

For many medical devices, power stability isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s mission-critical.

Sectors We Serve

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From remote diagnostics to powerful imaging systems. We design and develop diagnostics for use inside or outside a traditional healthcare setting.

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Our team creates innovative devices that combine your drug with optimal delivery methods for the most effective treatment.

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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

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Aurora DNA Sample Preparation Device

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Aurora DNA Sample Preparation Device uses SCODA™ electrophoretic DNA concentration technology. StarFish Medical Case Study.
Aurora DNA Sample Preparation Device Description - image of Aurora device