I agree with @asimbana, both departments have different objectives, which is why you’d find R&D and Quality on different ends. I think that they both have the right idea, and they are just doing their jobs, but it can be conflicting when it comes to the actual production and finalizing of products. These are the types of situations that should be better understood between both departments. R&D should focus more on making sure that their design and product is to detail, rather than trying to rush so that when sent to quality, they don’t have to worry about dealing with the Quality department. Quality department has a job, and that’s to make sure that products are safe and are functioning accordingly. Although it may seem troublesome for the development process, its something that should be done to ensure medical products are safe for consumers.