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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Risk Management" – 2 days, 21 hours ago
Implementing a risk management device assessment for medical device helps identify potential hazards early, reducing the chance of device failure or patient harm. A clear risk management plan outlines which risks are acceptance and how will be handled, making the… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Hazard, Hazardous, Harm" – 2 days, 21 hours ago
As an example of a hazard in would be electrical hazard in a hospital can occur when a patient monitoring device has a faulty power cable. the hazard is the damage cable itself . The hazardous situation happens when the… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "To risk manage or not to risk manage?" – 2 days, 21 hours ago
Risk management is a controlled process to identify and reduce potential hazards in medical devices. It ensures product safety. Medical devices companies are responsible for managing risks because it protects patients and prevents costly failures. It also helps decide whether… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Customer Needs and Design Input" – 1 week, 2 days ago
The Design Input Document (DID) and Design Specification Document (DSD) are both important for developing a medical device, but they serve different purposes. The DID provides a broad overview of the product concept, describing what the device should do and… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Design control and risk management" – 1 week, 2 days ago
Design control helps reduce potential risks by ensuring that every stage of the medical device design process is properly planned, reviewed, and documented. It allows teams to identify and address potential issues early, improving safety and performance. By linking risk… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Auditor's view of DHF / DHR" – 1 week, 2 days ago
I haven’t participated in an audit yet. The main difference between DHF and DHR is that The Device History File (DHF) includes all design and development records that show how the medical device was created, verified, and validated to meet… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla posted a new topic "How Many Design Reviews Are Enough?" – 2 weeks, 1 day ago
If ISO and FDA don’t set a required number of design review meetings, how can teams decide when they have done enough reviews? Do you think one review is enough to ensure that a medical device design is safe and… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Validation vs Verification" – 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Verification and validation sound similar, but they mean different things. Verification checks if the product was made right based on the design and requirements. Validation checks if the final product actually meets the user’s or customer’s needs. For example, verification… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Consequences Of Insufficient Design Controls" – 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Without strong design control, medical device can become risky because it helps keep the whole process organized and safe. If it’s not done properly, many problems can happen, like design mistakes or unsafe products reaching patients. For example, if a… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Clinical Trial Roles" – 3 weeks, 1 day ago
If I was involved in clinical research trials I would like to work as a Clinical Research Coordinator. This position seems interesting because coordinators are responsible for organizing the daily activities of a clinical trial and making sure everything runs… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Clinical Trial Participation" – 3 weeks, 1 day ago
I think there are many reasons why people decide to join clinical trials. Some people participate because they want to help advance medical research and make new treatments available for others in the future. Others might join because they have… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Double Blind Vs Single blind Study" – 3 weeks, 1 day ago
I think double-blind studies are important because they make the results fairer and more unbiased. In a single-blind study, only the patient doesn’t know what they are getting, but the doctor does, and that can still affect the results. If… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Mission and Vision statements" – 1 month ago
A mission statement explains how a company operates and what it aims to achieve in its daily business. It focuses on how the company serves its customers and what values guide its work.A vision statement, on the other hand, describes… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Brand Coloring" – 1 month ago
Branding is one of the most important aspects of marketing because it helps customers recognize and connect with a company. One key element in branding is the use of color, as colors can strongly influence people’s emotions and decisions. They… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: The Fifth "P" of Marketing" – 1 month ago
In modern marketing, participation has become one of the most important elements of success. Unlike the traditional 4 Ps (product, price, promotion, and placement), participation focuses on how customers interact and engage with the brand. With the rise of social… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "The Corporate Veil" – 1 month, 1 week ago
The corporate veil is important because it protects business owners and encourages people to invest without being afraid of losing their personal assets. However, I also believe this protection should have limits. If a company commits fraud or acts unethically,… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "80% margin" – 1 month, 1 week ago
I think it’s unfair that medical device companies only release products when they have a 70–80% profit margin. Medical devices are often essential for saving or improving patients’ lives, so decisions should not be based only on profit. If a… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Family Businesses" – 1 month, 1 week ago
When someone owns a sole proprietorship, it’s not easy to pass it to other family members because it belongs only to one person. The business and the owner considered the same, so it can’t be transferred directly to someone else…. Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Examples and ways to improve quality assurance" – 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Quality Assurance is really important in manufacturing because it helps prevent mistakes and makes sure products are safe before reaching people. One way to do this is by having clear procedures and training workers so everyone knows how to follow… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Your Ideas about Improving Quality Control" – 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I think improving the quality control department is really important because it helps prevent recalls and makes sure products are safe before reaching customers. One way to do this is by giving employees regular training so they always know the… Read more»
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