Victoria – StarFish Medical (Headquarters)
Medical Device Design & Engineering – Victoria
Headquarters of Canada’s largest medical device design and development company
StarFish Medical’s Victoria office is the corporate headquarters and innovation hub for our national MedTech team.
Located on Vancouver Island, our Victoria facility houses core leadership, advanced engineering groups, and specialized labs that support the development, testing, and commercialization of complex medical devices for clients across North America and beyond.
Comprehensive Medical Device Development in Victoria
Our Victoria-based team offers full-spectrum support across the entire medical device lifecycle:
Integrated Product Development
Multidisciplinary teams of mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software engineers collaborate with designers and regulatory experts to deliver complete product solutions.
Human Factors & Industrial Design
Our in-house human factors team ensures user safety, intuitive operation, and compliance with global usability standards, while industrial designers create elegant, manufacturable enclosures.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Cost Optimization
We engineer devices for real-world production from day one — balancing performance, reliability, cost, and regulatory constraints to ensure a smooth path to manufacturing.
Medical Device Manufacturing & Design Transfer
Our team supports the critical transition from prototype to production through pilot builds, V&V, documentation, and seamless integration with trusted contract manufacturers.
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Systems
Experts in FDA, Health Canada, MDR, and ISO 13485 work alongside technical teams to reduce risk and accelerate time to market.
Commercialization Support
Whether preparing for fundraising, partnering with strategics, or planning a product launch, our commercialization specialists help align business goals with technical execution.
Sector Expertise from Victoria
As StarFish Medical’s largest office, Victoria leads complex programs across multiple medical sectors:
- Wearables & digital health platforms
- Diagnostic devices & IVD systems
- Therapeutic and surgical systems
- Optics & imaging
- Implantables & combination products
Victoria’s Role as a Medtech Innovation Engine
Our Victoria headquarters anchors StarFish Medical’s national operations and innovation infrastructure. With a deep bench of senior engineering talent, program leaders, and subject matter experts, the office plays a central role in driving quality, efficiency, and innovation across all client engagements.
Connected to BC’s Life Sciences Community
We proudly support and collaborate with Life Sciences British Columbia, contributing to the region’s medtech growth and mentoring the next generation of Canadian innovators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of medical devices do you develop in Victoria?
We develop a wide range of devices, including wearables, diagnostics, surgical systems, and complex therapeutic tools.
Do you manufacture medical devices in Victoria?
We support all aspects of pilot production, design transfer, and contract manufacturing integration.
Can you help with U.S. and Canadian regulatory submissions?
Yes. Our regulatory team in Victoria supports FDA, Health Canada, and EU MDR submissions.
Why partner with StarFish Medical’s Victoria office?
Access to company leadership, advanced labs, and our most senior engineers — with ISO 13485-certified systems and commercialization strategy.
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