Publications

Medical Product Outsourcing
October 1, 2011
by Aidan Petrie & Jessica Willing-Pichs

Emerging markets offer medical device companies a wealth of opportunity, but there are local nuances that must be tackled and tamed before a new product is designed.

HFID Through Development

Medical Device Summit
September 5, 2011
by Aidan Petrie

We have spent much time over the years defining the core skill sets necessary to develop an optimal medical device. A good core team can shepherd a device across the major transitions of the development process, ensuring that the knowledge base and intent remain intact. However, next comes the challenge of managing the many other activities for success and regulatory approval.

Medical Product Outsourcing
September 1, 2011
by Michael Pereria

Increasingly, companies are relying on developer partners to extend their value. Relying on partners has its risks, but finding a trusted partner has large benefits. Building the kind of “partner” relationship that makes the leap of repeated usage and reliance, requires strong communication, trust and agreed upon verification or checkpoints. Realizing the total value of this engagement requires the trust to avoid duplicate efforts and personnel. That is why building solid client/developer
teams and relationships should be a key strategic priority.

Medical Design
July 20, 2011
Contribution from Ryan Shafer & Jessica Willing-Pichs

The explosion of healthcare devices developed specifically for home use is a component of a much larger evolution of an overall reduction in the complexity of healthcare. Equipment and supplies that are appropriate in lower-acuity settings, including the home, have become a natural extension of this evolution.

Medical Design Technology
June 27, 2011
Contribution from Aidan Petrie
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The Value of Industrial Design in Medical Device Development

Medical Design
June 7, 2011
by Aidan Petrie & David Copeland
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Three Elements of Cost-Effective Modeling & Simulation

Medical Design Briefs
June 1, 2011
by Aidan Petrie
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Perspectives on Device Design - Part 2: How is the Movement of Healthcare Out of the Hospital and in

Medical Design Technology
May 16, 2011
Contribution from Derek Hatchett
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Obstacles & Opportunities in Tackling Full-Service Outsourcing Puzzle

Medical Product Outsourcing
May 1, 2011
Contribution from David Robson
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