Why it’s important to simulate realistic use for medical devices The degree to which users, environment, and test articles are realistically simulated for a medical device formative test has a significant impact on the integrity and quality of the usability study data. Spending the time and effort to meet the recommended level of fidelity helps […]
A critical component of Human Factors input during product design is evidence – based, user-centered feedback, gathered from conducting formative usability activities. We use two main approaches to gathering such feedback: Formative Evaluations and Formative Testing. This blog details the differences between these methods, and the appropriate circumstances for their application.
New COVID-19 measures to protect our safety limit some human factors usability studies from being executed through traditional in-person facilitation. This blog identifies creative ‘COVID-19 friendly’ solutions to combat logistical hurdles for human factors research and evaluation activities supporting medical device product development.
Patient imaging data is a powerful and robust source for developing anatomically accurate and functional 3D models. Having an accurate representation of anatomy available to engineers and designers during product brainstorming and design is an invaluable resource. This blog outlines the process of creating 3D models, and innovative methods to use them throughout medical device […]
Alarm fatigue is a multifaceted problem, and its presence is influenced by a variety of factors. Preliminary investigation into the intended use environment of a medical device is a crucial step in identifying key desirable, and undesirable features – including auditory cues and warnings.