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  • Nick Allan wearing a handmade turkey-themed hat speaks in a laboratory setting. The text overlay reads "Turkey Tradition Gone Wrong? The Hidden Lesson," highlighting a humorous and insightful discussion about traditions and their underlying purpose.

    Bio Break: Thanksgiving Traditions and Lessons for Medical Devices

    In this episode of Bio Break, StarFish Medical experts Joris van der Heijden and Nick Allan celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing a heartwarming and hilarious family tradition: preparing the perfect turkey. Through this tale of generations working together to create the iconic holiday meal, they uncover a surprising lesson that applies to medical device development and procedural design.

  • Two professionals in plaid shirts and microphones engage in a discussion in a laboratory setting. The text overlay reads "Nature's Secrets Behind Medical Breakthroughs," emphasizing the role of natural discoveries in driving advancements in healthcare and biotechnology.

    Bio Break: The Story of PCR and Taq Polymerase

    In this episode of Bio Break, Joris van der Heijden and Nick Allan continue their exploration of nature-inspired innovations, focusing on one of the most transformative breakthroughs in molecular biology: the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and its key component, Taq polymerase.

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    Knowing the Limits for Successful Medtech Design Transfer

    In the fast-paced world of medical device development, ensuring a smooth design transfer is critical for product success. However, a common pitfall arises when limits around essential performance are not well defined. In his recent article for Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO), Dana Trousil, StarFish Medical’s Mechanical Engineering Team Manager, dives into the challenges and solutions for addressing these issues.

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    Root Cause Analysis for Medical Device Development

    Overview of tools for Root Cause Analysis is an important tool in medical device development and manufacturing.

  • Two professionals in a laboratory setting discuss health monitoring innovations. The text overlay reads "Continuous Health Monitoring," emphasizing advancements in wearable devices and real-time data tracking for improved healthcare outcomes.

    Bio Break: The Power of Continuous Analyte Monitoring

    In this episode of Bio Break, StarFish Medical experts Joris and Nick dive into the transformative concept of Continuous Analyte Monitoring (CxM) and its growing role in wearable medical devices. They discuss the value of tracking metabolic markers over time, as opposed to relying on static time-point measurements, and how this approach enhances precision in both diagnostics and treatment.

  • Close-up of gloved hands holding a blue laboratory microtube rack with small clear sample tubes. The background shows a blurred laboratory setting, suggesting a scientific environment. Overlaid text reads 'Beyond Blood: NEW Testing Methods' in bold purple and gray font, highlighting the theme of alternative diagnostic sampling techniques.

    Bio Break: Exploring Alternative Bodily Fluids for Diagnostics

    In this episode of Bio Break, StarFish Medical experts Joris and Nick tackle an intriguing question: can alternative bodily fluids like sweat, saliva, or urine offer viable alternatives to blood sampling for medical diagnostics? While blood remains the gold standard for clinical testing, advancements in non-invasive sampling methods are opening new possibilities, particularly in wearable devices and at-home diagnostics.

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    5 Key Features of FDA Draft Guidance for Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) for Medical Devices

    Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) Draft Guidance with Implications for Medical Device Manufacturers and regulatory framework

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    Powerful Business Presentations: Tips for Visual Impact and Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Crafting powerful business presentation materials requires a subtle balance between visual appeal and clearly written content.

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    How Continuous Integration Improves Medical Device Firmware

    Continuous Integration (CI) firmware will help medical device software developers show regulators that their code is of high quality.