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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Every phase of a device’s life cycle involves different people with distinct needs—from clinicians and patients to service technicians and regulatory bodies.
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Nigel Syrotuck and Nick Allan explore the surprising reality of inhaler spacer use. While these devices are often thought of as tools for children with asthma, research shows that adults struggle with them too.
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In this Before the Build episode, Eric Olson and Paul Charlebois dive into the importance of organ transplant logistics when designing effective medical devices.
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The simplest and least expensive way to train users of medical devices is to ask them study the Instructions for Use (IFU) beforehand.
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In the complex world of medical device development, creating effective prototypes is more than just a creative exercise, it’s a regulatory necessity and a strategic imperative.
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User Experience (UX), Human Factors (HF), and Industrial Design (ID) each have a major impact on the success of new medical devices. Their influence is especially important during product definition and early phases of device development.
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In this Before the Build episode, Eric Olson and Paul Charlebois reflect on the value of patient-centered field research—and how firsthand observation can reframe design priorities and impact outcomes in profound ways.
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What does empathetic medical design really look like in practice? Eric and Paul discuss how emotional insight from field research can profoundly impact the design of medical devices
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Many clients now request their devices to look and feel like Apple products. But achieving that level of simplicity and elegance is not as easy as it seems.
