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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.

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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

Macro view of optical sensor components on a PCB used in medical device optical detectors

This blog reviews the main families of optical detectors and the major technologies in those families.

Rightness Trap Medtech concept showing a crossroads decision with opposing directional signs

Jason McGee explores how the Rightness Trap Medtech dynamic can quietly erode enterprise value in medical device companies.

Gram positive vs negative bacteria explained with diagram and comparison

Understanding gram positive vs negative bacteria is essential when studying sterility, microbiology, and antibiotic effectiveness. While many people think the difference is only about staining, the reality is much deeper.

Alcohol disrupting bacterial cell membrane explaining why 70 percent sanitizer kills bacteria more effectively

Nick and Nigel explore the science behind hand sanitizer formulations. They discuss how alcohol interacts with bacterial cells, why water improves its effectiveness, and what the additional ingredients in sanitizer actually do.

Scott Phillips of StarFish Medical and Peter van der Velden of Lumira Ventures speaking at a MedTech transactions webinar

Scott Phillips, CEO of StarFish Medical, sits down with Peter van der Velden, Managing General Partner at Lumira Ventures, to explore the strategic thinking behind major MedTech transactions and investments.

AI analyzing MRI brain scan using computer vision software on a medical imaging workstation

Computer vision technologies such as convolutional neural networks and vision transformers are transforming how AI analyzes medical images, each offering distinct advantages depending on the application and computing environment.

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