“AI seems to be a thing. Everybody’s excited about ChatGPT.” Asking ChatGPT to list current medical device trends as preparation for our monthly content meeting has turned into our latest group blog. Not surprisingly, the StarFish team identified the same trends proposed by ChatGPT- and more – with six of the most interesting trends making […]
How VR design tools can improve product development VR is one of the hottest trending tools in Industrial Design. Whether on social media or at conferences, designers are talking about how they use VR in the design process. In fact, we wrote about how VR can change Medical Device Design – XR is about to […]
We share our newest and most interesting blog posts in a monthly newsletter. Inevitably some articles prove more popular than others, so we have consolidated a list of the most read 2022 Medical Device Articles determined by our readers.
The medical device product definition process can make or break a novel medical device. Our experts discussed the topic and offered tips in a recent medical device product definition roundtable. Their tips range from general guidelines to regulatory, reimbursement, lean startups, architecture, and hazard management.
We recently asked our engineering and QA/RA leaders which new developments are likely to impact medical devices in the near- and long-term future. Their responses cover a variety of technology, regulatory, and supply chain activities.
The risk management approach ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) to AFAP (As Far As Possible) and medical device risk management has always been a tricky one. The nature of the products, their intended use, and the markets in which they are sold influences the approaches in controlling risk. When it comes to risk, the […]
Do you know the most overlooked step in creating a useful medical device? It might sound surprising, but if we were to look at a graveyard of failed products, more often than not they fail because, while they deliver their promise, they fail the user. Do not underestimate how critical it is to seek user […]
When I joined StarFish Medical I was pretty stoked about the 3D printer and marvelled at the prints created by the Mechanical Engineers and Industrial Designers. As a Human Factors Engineer in product development my favorite challenges are the ones that call on imaginative solutions for investigating and testing use-related ideas and concepts for new […]
Extended Reality (XR) is going to fundamentally shift how medical devices are researched, designed, and promoted. In this post, we’ll discuss how XR changes the future of medical device development and the benefits of employing XR. But first, let’s clarify what XR is and why now is the time to pay attention to it. Long […]
The design process is all about making design decisions. Whether the outcome is good or bad, the faster you can validate these decisions, the better your design becomes because you are iterating and learning. My new favorite tool to iterate is our laser cutting machine. I must admit that before joining StarFish, laser cutting was […]
Editor’s note: This is the 2022 update to the August 2015 “5 Tips for medical device cyber security” blog by Vincent Crabtree. Read the original one here. In this modern world, cyber security and data protection has become a familiar topic to us all. From agreeing to cookies on website, to data privacy agreements to […]
Although engineering students graduate from their program well-equipped with the theoretical concepts taught in class, they often lack practical knowledge regarding their particular industry [1]. Such gaps between technical teachings and industry requirements could potentially be filled by integrating an industry perspective into programs and course delivery. Further benefit can be derived when such industry-integrated […]
