Resource Centre
Discover a wealth of knowledge and insights from the experts at StarFish Medical. Our Resource Centre offers product development tips, reviews of new and cutting-edge technologies, and in-depth articles on regulatory updates and compliance in medical device development.
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ASTM D4169 is a standard test method for performance testing of shipping containers and packaging systems. It evaluates the ability of shipping units to withstand the expected distribution environment. FDA recognizes it as a consensus standard as part of sterility testing that is commonly applied to all sorts of medical devices.
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XYZs of Medical Device Vibration Testing shares the basics of vibration testing from equipment to key concepts and definitions.
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Features and benefits of different Mil-Spec Anodizing Types and Classes of anodized coatings in North America.
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Pre-Testing for ISO 18562-2:2017; how to approach in-house pre-testing and add confidence to 18562:2-2017 formal testing.
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Outlines how medical device designers can perform in-house Medical Device Drop Test per IEC 60601-1 before third party testing.
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Mechanical Engineering Team lead shares his response to students who ask him what the ideal medtech co-op looks like.
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RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863) expands the list of prohibited substances from 6 to 10 adding 4 phthalates. Learn if your device is RoHS 3 compliant.
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Tolerancing is the consideration of process accuracy (and, to some extent, precision) when designing a device or component.
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One response to possible COVID-19 medical device shortages is to try to hack DIY COVID-19 medical devices together. This is far more nuanced than it seems.