New Technology and Consumer Awareness Can Reduce Medical Device Security Threats
As medical devices using software and wireless communication become more ubiquitous, hackers are becoming more advanced in their methods.
Tag Archives: Design
Reliable Real-time Software for Medical Devices
For reliable systems, we need a different mindset.
Working with Your Component Manufacturer to Mitigate Risk
Sharing more information with design partners on device function and its inherent risks can help guide better decisions during the product development process, and keep patients safer.
Snowflake Syndrome Creates Cybersecurity Roadblocks
There are too many unique needs on the part of both manufacturers and providers. More collaboration is needed.
Biomaterials: Overview and Design Considerations
Modern technologies have taken biomaterials to another level, but hurdles remain in developing next-generation materials.
The Ultimate QA/RA Cheat Sheet
It is surprising how little many people in the medical device industry know about freely-, widely-available resources. Often, many do not know how easy it is to find the regulations and the preambles, or about the existence of Food and Drug Administration mailing lists, phone directories and databases. MedTech Intelligence presents a basic list of non-commercial regulatory reference links, most from FDA itself. Undoubtedly, we have missed some. Send us your suggestions to make this a ‘living, growing’ list.
Hospital of the Future: Unlock the Key to Patient Happiness
Technology should streamline the healthcare process for both patients and clinicians.
A Missed Opportunity: Incorporating Human Factors Engineering into Product Development
Companies should not underestimate the importance of investing in user experience design.
Increased Software Functionality Adding More Hurdles
As software becomes more complex and connected, device manufacturers must address more risks.
Adding the Human Factor to Medical Devices
Human factors addresses not only the obvious or physical, but also digs deep.
