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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

Nick and Nigel each holding a different USPTO patent certificate, illustrating the difference between a design patent and a utility patent in a Bio Break episode

In this episode of Bio Break, Nick walks through both patent types after receiving two of his own in the mail, one of each, from the USPTO.

Mickey Urdea and Scott Phillips headshots for MedTech Unscripted exit strategy webinar

Scott Phillips sits down with Mickey Urdea to examine what actually distinguishes companies that reach commercial outcomes from those that do not.

Gloved technician handling sterile medical device packages during V&V sample testing

Nigel Syrotuck breaks down the realistic medical device V&V cost and schedule for terminally sterilized devices, picking up after design freeze and walking through each major phase of the process.

Palletized medical device shipments in warehouse facility illustrating sterilization supply chain costs.

Nigel Syrotuck examines the hidden medical device sterilization costs that many development teams overlook when estimating the true cost of producing a terminally sterilized device.

Nick and Nigel demonstrating how aminoglycoside antibiotics work using Lego bricks in a Bio Break episode

Nick Allan and Nigel Syrotuck explain exactly how aminoglycoside antibiotics work and why they’re so effective at killing bacteria.

Engineer reviewing a colorful mind map diagram across dual monitors and laptop while collaborating with a remote team on a video call during an online whiteboard risk analysis session

Graphical mind maps created in online whiteboards offer a low-barrier, highly collaborative approach to early risk analysis in medical device development.

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

Published under: Case Study
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