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  Impact of FDA Laboratory Developed Tests Policy

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a significant update to its regulatory approach for in vitro diagnostic products (IVDs), including laboratory developed tests (LDTs). Detailed in a FDA Laboratory Developed Tests Policy guidance document issued on June 25, 2024.

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  Bio Break: Drug-Device Combination Products

  In this episode of Bio Break, Joris and Nick explore the increasingly important world of drug-device combination products, discussing what they are, why they matter, and the unique challenges associated with their development. As modern pharmaceuticals become more complex, the role of engineered medical devices in delivering these therapies safely and effectively has never been more critical.

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  FDA Guidance on Biocompatibility Evaluation ISO 10993-1

  Review of FDA Guidance on Using ISO 10993-1 integrating biocompatibility evaluation within the risk management process, as outlined in the FDA Guidance Document  Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.

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  Tips for “Voice of the Customer” Medical Device Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

  7 Tips for conducting Voice of Customer medical device research in Low- and Middle- Income Countries (LMICs) is an integral component in user-centric design and development. It is increasingly an expectation of regulatory bodies.

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  Tips for Developing Medical Devices With Software

  Developing medical devices with software involves a wide-ranging set of unique challenges. Our software engineering team offer advice on offered advice on software in medical devices, FDA, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), risks, cybersecurity, and Open Source software.

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  Bio Break: Clinical Trials for Medical Devices vs. Pharmaceuticals

  In this episode of Bio Break, StarFish Medical experts Joris and Nick break down the key differences and similarities between clinical trials for medical devices and pharmaceutical products. As the conversation unfolds, they provide valuable insights into the distinct processes and challenges associated with these two types of trials, including the complexities of combination devices that bridge both worlds.

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  9 Ways to Use AI in Medical Device Development

  9 ways to use AI in medical device development from our experts include Connected Medical Devices, QA/RA, Developing (real time) Simulations, Expedite Design Process, Analysis and Research, Supplier Evaluations, Project Reviews, Brainstorming, and Administrative Help (Faster than Google).   

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  Using CM&S to Improve Medical Device Development

  Computational modelling and simulation (CM&S) has been used for decades as an assistive tool for medical device design and development. Real-world examples of gathering evidence for submission to regulatory bodies, investigating fluid dynamics, structural, thermal, electro-magnetic, fluid-structure interactions, and other multiphysics problems.

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  Medical Device Vibration Analysis and Testing Reduce Risk

  The impact of vibration on medical devices can be understood through a combination of vibration analysis and testing. This article reviews medical devices most susceptible to vibration, provides basic theory and methods of vibration analysis, and summarizes the benefits of using modal analysis when developing medical devices.

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