Erik Heuer describes his experiences accelerating medical device software development by bridging the gap between regulatory compliance and modern software development methods: incorporating DevOps concepts, leveraging documentation automation, and establishing the two wheels for innovation vs. development and deployment.
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SaMD, or Software as a Medical Device, is not just another mobile app. It is a new category of medical device that has particular regulatory considerations and is at the forefront of some of the most innovative new healthcare technology.
April 2021 Newsletter – Better Approach to Medical Device Development Let’s Get Back to Basics Medical device development is often discussed in terms of adhering to new regulations or standards. While the complexities of good compliance are certainly important, it’s easy for teams to overlook the basics of what’s needed to successfully develop an innovative
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Or the 5 Types of Knowledge needed for successful Medical Device development Developing innovative new products is hard but developing innovative new medical devices is even harder. That’s because while both involve a great deal of knowledge, medical device development requires even more knowledge and across a broader range of domains. Some engineers assume
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As we come to the end of 2020, a year that can only be described as stormy, we wanted to send you a quick note of appreciation. We are grateful for our connection and the opportunity to work together. Thank you for your support, your business, and your resilience in the face of uncertain–often tumultuous–times.
OCT 2020 Newsletter – Medical software challenges and new digital opportunities Some of the most promising innovations in healthcare technology today are based on software development and the digital health sector itself is a large and growing part of the industry (see below). Software enables many new opportunities in healthcare but also presents new challenges
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Best practices for medical device HW testing are not best for SW testing Medical device development teams often ask me for help with software V&V. Even though they have their hardware development under control, these teams keep encountering software testing problems and the corresponding compliance documentation. Frequently, it’s because their company’s quality system, explicitly or
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The world as we know it is changing. Covid-19 has created huge disruptions and it’s harder than ever for teams to effectively communicate and develop new medical devices. Business collaboration and decision making are increasingly difficult. Fortunately plenty of organizations and companies are broadcasting new tools for collaboration. Maybe you’ve seen ads on LinkedIn for
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Writing and managing requirements for new product development is challenging and multi-faceted. Tips to help your team on the right path to good requirements.
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The Two Mindsets of Successful Medical Device Development Modern product development teams face increasing challenges in bringing new medical devices to market: greater product complexity, tighter budgets, and more regulatory scrutiny. Agile and Lean practices, properly implemented, can enable medical device companies to accelerate product development, improve product quality, and lower manufacturing costs while still
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