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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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  • A laptop on a wooden desk displays a digital document icon on its screen. Beside it, bold text reads "Design History Files Explained," highlighting the topic of regulatory documentation in medical device development.

    Bio Break: Why the Design History File (DHF) Matters in MedTech

    Nick and Joris break down what a DHF is, why it's required, and how it plays a vital role throughout the development lifecycle.

  • Two colorful paper boats—one red and one yellow—float on a blue background with illustrated white waves beneath them. Bold text reads "From Idea to Impact," symbolizing innovation and progress in medical device development.

    Bio Break: From Concept to Clinical – Pathfinder Program Case Study

    Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden revisit one of StarFish Medical’s most successful Pathfinder journeys, showcasing how a bold research concept evolved into a fully realized clinical diagnostic device.

  • A visual project roadmap titled "Finding the Path to MedTech Innovation" shows five development phases: Phase Zero (Pathfinder Product Definition), Phase One (Engineering Detailed Design), Phase Two (Transfer), and Phase Three (Manufacturing). Each phase includes activities such as contextual research, usability engineering, IP generation, design input development, regulatory strategy, prototyping, verification, manufacturing process development, and volume manufacturing. Arrows represent workflows across multiple functions like product development, quality, and regulatory support, with milestone gates marked by stars.

    Bio Break: Finding the Path to MedTech Innovation with the Pathfinder Program

    Nick and Joris explore one of the most dynamic early-phase services at StarFish Medical: the Pathfinder Program. If you're a medtech innovator with a promising concept or prototype, Pathfinder helps you identify the right path forward—before you invest millions in development.

  • A stylized dart hits the center of a yellow target next to bold text reading "Future of Ablation Technology" on a white background.

    Bio Break: Types of Ablation

    Nick and Joris explore the wide world of ablation technologies—unpacking how each approach works and what it’s best suited for.

  • Close-up of gloved hands holding a medical catheter with the text "Minimally Invasive Maximum Impact" on the right side, representing advanced medical device technology.

    Bio Break: How Ablation Technology Is Transforming Surgery

    Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden dive into one of the most impactful trends in modern medtech: minimally invasive surgery. Ablation technology plays a crucial role as hospitals and healthcare providers aim to reduce patient recovery times and overall system strain.

  • A promotional graphic with bold text reading "Vision Surgery with a Tooth" in purple and black letters. Below the text is a large 3D image of a tooth and a purple plus sign. On the right side, a woman is undergoing an eye exam using a slit lamp microscope.

    Bio Break: Tooth-In-Eye Surgery

    In this episode of Bio Break, Nick and Joris dive into one of the most astonishing—and real—medical innovations we’ve ever come across: osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis. Or, as Nick quickly dubs it, “tooth in eye surgery.”

  • Illustration of a house with a green checkmark beside a hospital with a red X. Text above reads "Prevent the Hospital?" in bold black and purple lettering, highlighting the concept of avoiding hospitalization through preventative healthcare.

    Bio Break: Preventive Medical Devices

    In this episode of Bio Break, Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden explore a critical but often overlooked topic in healthcare innovation: prevention. While most conversations about medical devices revolve around treatment, the duo shifts the focus to technologies that help people avoid hospitalization altogether. Preventive medical devices and diagnostic tools are quietly transforming healthcare by catching diseases earlier and reducing the need for invasive procedures.

  • A laboratory scene featuring a glass Erlenmeyer flask filled with bright green liquid placed on a table against a dark background. Bold text on the left reads, “He drank Bacteria!?” in large gray and purple letters, adding a sense of curiosity and intrigue.

    Bio Break: Groundbreaking Discoveries in Infectious Disease

    In this episode of Bio Break, Nick shares one of his favorite discoveries in the world of infectious disease research — the groundbreaking discovery of Helicobacter pylori and its role in causing peptic ulcers. This fascinating story showcases how persistence, scientific curiosity, and innovative thinking can lead to discoveries that reshape medical science.

  • A futuristic smartwatch displaying biometric data on its screen, set against a glowing blue background with abstract graphs. Bold text reads "Where's my Cortisol-Sensing Watch?" in a mix of grey, purple, and black fonts.

    Bio Break: Why Don’t We Have a Cortisol-Sensing Wearable Yet?

    Nick and Joris tackle a question many tech and health enthusiasts have wondered for years: Where is my cortisol-sensing smartwatch? Nick shares a nostalgic story of reading about futuristic wearable technology in Popular Mechanics as a child — devices that would one day monitor biomarkers like cortisol to track stress and overall health. Now, decades later, he and Joris break down why such a wearable device still hasn't become a reality.