Medical Product Design
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How to Break the Curse of Habit
by Chris Ross Posted Sep 29, 2017 In Human Factors & Usability Testing, Medical Product Design
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our brains are like a GPS mapping app, automatically adapting to a constant stream of information and only occasionally asking us to choose an alternative route.
That automatic decision-making process driven by our subconscious is both a blessing and a cu [...]
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How new regulations are changing the market for medical devices in Europe
by Chris Ross Posted Sep 27, 2017 In Medical Product Design
For firms engaged in medical technology development that do business in Europe, 2017 brought important changes in the laws governing how [...]
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What can medical device firms learn from a pacemaker recall?
by Chris Ross Posted Sep 19, 2017 In Medical Product Design
On Monday, August 28, Abbott Laboratories announced a voluntary recall of pacemakers so the devices could undergo a firmware update. Impacting about 465,000 units, the recall demonstrates how pressing cybersecurity issues have become in
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New mini-antennas could bring medical device innovations
by Chris Ross Posted Aug 29, 2017 In Medical Product Design
New miniaturized antennas may be a sign of things to come for medical products, according to a team of engineers at Northeastern [...]
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Study emphasizes importance of trials for changes to medical devices
by Chris Ross Posted Aug 21, 2017 In Medical Product Design
Robust clinical trials are the cornerstone of medical technology development. Makers of healthcare products are deeply familiar with the exte [...]
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MPE (Formerly Mindflow Design) Sponsors CONNECT Life Science Innovation Showcase Aug. 19th
by Chris Ross Posted Aug 08, 2017 In Medical Product Design
Discover the latest technology and life science trends at the Innovation Showcase – Connect with CONNECT ALL! A fantastic event put on by Connect.org. The principal's of MPE (Formerly Mindflow Design) will be there to answer any question you might have about designing and developing an innova [...]
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FDA kicks off the next phase of digital health plan
by Chris Ross Posted Aug 07, 2017 In Medical Product Design
On July 27, 2017, U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb ann [...]
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Medical device makers take on cybersecurity challenges
by Chris Ross Posted Aug 07, 2017 In Medical Product Design
For 25 years, hackers and computer experts from around the world have gathered annually at the Def Con Conference in Las Vegas. At the 2017 edition, security experts successfully compromised a variety of
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The trends driving digital health’s future
by Chris Ross Posted Jun 29, 2017 In Healthcare Trends, Medical Product Design
Digital health products offer medical professionals and patients enhanced visibility into a broad range of crucial data, delivering opportunities to improve diagnostic testing, prevention efforts and treatment adherence. As fresh innovations emerge on the market, medical devices open new p [...]
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Why optimizing the medical device user experience is worthwhile
by Chris Ross Posted Jun 28, 2017 In Medical Product Design
Advances in medical device development and design are delivering increasingly accurate information, providing ge [...]
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5 insights into the future of connected healthcare
by Chris Ross Posted Jun 22, 2017 In Medical Product Design
Royal Philips has released its second annual report on the status of connected healthcare technology and what lies ahead. The [...]
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How wearable devices are yielding healthcare innovations
by Chris Ross Posted Jun 01, 2017 In Medical Product Design
Medical professionals are still finding out the best ways to use wearable medical devices as part of clinical practice. Issues like ensuring that these products meet high standards for accuracy and finding the means to store, share and protect sensitive still p [...]
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Why Does a Surgeon Care About a Stylish Pacemaker?
by Chris Ross Posted May 31, 2017 In Industrial Design, Medical Product Design
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At first glance the question, “Why does a surgeon care about a stylish pacemaker?” might seem absurd. In fact, you could substitute the word pacemaker with any number of products found in a hospital and probably get a similar reaction from most in the medi [...]
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Ransomware attack demonstrates importance of medical device security
by Chris Ross Posted May 30, 2017 In Medical Product Design
In May, 2017, the Wanna Cry ransomware impacted over 200,000 systems across over 150 different countries. These attacks seized control of computers and demanded payment in exchange for turning them back over to the victims. Most worrisome, the organizations aff [...]
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4 West Coast medical device design events you must attend in 2017
by Chris Ross Posted May 23, 2017 In Medical Product Design
Staying on the cutting edge of medical device design takes attention to the latest trends and technological leaps. Each year, the top names in ne [...]
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