https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/amd97/activity/ Activity feed for amd97. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:06:06 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ba1f6f3b61a912ccca7d7f7013e31e0d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/60226/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:13:33 -0500 It is important to consider the hazard and hazardous situation as aspects to be evaluated separately because of the difference between how a person is. Hazard is considered the source of harm where there is a possibility that something, such…   Read more»

]]> 13d6cd77b6c9e3ee9892e9693d7d9279 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/60225/ Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:45:36 -0500 Internal risks are risks which are controlled and start from the inside of a company while external risks are risks which are not as controlled and start from the outside of a company. With internal risks, there may include mistakes…   Read more»

]]> 6cedc0e20ed219a3aaa5f8ef083bf922 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/60221/ Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:21:10 -0500 Some critical characteristics of the risk profile of a medical device includes the devices intended use, the class of the device (I, II, or III), which also represents the potential harm and invasiveness, and the components of the device. The…   Read more»

]]> b1098623654292b6ca24fe7eba91b661 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/60068/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:17:40 -0500 I myself have not seen any companies that do this because I have yet to work in industry but I do know that this is considered to be very unethical. The verification process when working on a design is used…   Read more»

]]> a1079684ee9db80d3c04fcbcca097d27 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/60067/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:04:19 -0500 Teams can decide when they have done enough reviews after meeting multiple times throughout the design process course. By doing this, the team can have time and opportunities to go through all the risks, meet the user/ customer requirements, and…   Read more»

]]> 0cdf5398cee6be24de91716e22dac0cf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/60063/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:50:01 -0500 I have not worked in industry yet, but I learned a lot about the difference between verification and validation through the FDA course I took last semester then again during this course.  I also expect to see it resurface in…   Read more»

]]> 8e121d909774849db3839c7a66e58cdb https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59630/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:07:41 -0400 A team should really aim towards making their user needs balance and come hand in hand with a businesses goal. The point of being the engineering behind the product and project is to meet the business goals while also considering…   Read more»

]]> b33a38bb2255c1492b7d595473419ae9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59629/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:59:01 -0400 It is necessary to have both the verification and validation processes separate because they are intended for two different things. Validation ensures that the device is the correct product for the user, while verification guarantees that a device is built…   Read more»

]]> cc4d417be27569602c03c0ead48a97cd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59628/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:52:40 -0400 I believe that when it comes to taking meeting minutes its essential that way, when referring back to what was said in the meeting, it is clear and concise. It also helps when needing to gain an understanding of what…   Read more»

]]> ad97cd879e3e8e663c27aeb40f411a35 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59133/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:46:31 -0400 The purpose of clinical testing is to decide if a drug is safe and effective enough to treat a certain condition. Drugs function by affecting biological functions within the body. Clinically tested drugs have the ability to reduce disease development,…   Read more»

]]> 7c4c8792114121788030f95fa4dc144a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59129/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:23:08 -0400 By finding multiple volunteers from all different backgrounds and making enrollment goals meet these standards, companies can ensure that their study patient group is as needed and expected. By using volunteers from different races, ethnicities, ages, sexes, as well as…   Read more»

]]> a42bef5b79fcfa6781abe31434020d87 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/59127/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:09:58 -0400 When comparing results from a group that receive test drugs and a group that are given the placebo, the placebo effect can be differentiated. It is happens to be that the two groups exemplify positive results, then those working on…   Read more»

]]> a852d28832afe9a8bdd76512de32ef19 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58925/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:36:53 -0400 When developing a company to manufacturing dental tools, I would sell them to dentists themselves, dental retailers, and dental clinics/ offices. Because dentists are the primary users, selling to them directly could impact the way the company manufactures the tools…   Read more»

]]> 960d475781c74f7f237b86b996b3be37 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58924/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:28:14 -0400 I have noticed that different industries typically lean towards certain colors in their branding.  For example, green is usually used for biological, natural, and health brands while blue is used for medical companies because its a color that symbolizes professionalism….   Read more»

]]> 5dfa668bce29e18ca125e1fdd8f33ebd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58922/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:47:56 -0400 Physicians should be compensated for their time and skills when it comes to testing or developing new and upcoming devices but not regarding the number of devices sold or referencing it to be used.  This is essentially because, no matter…   Read more»

]]> e371cae9f966e87fc915e610b854bce6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58849/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:14:12 -0400 The type of company would not be the reason I turn down a job rather the type of financial situation they are in, who the owner is, the ethical and moral standing of the company, my ability to grow there,…   Read more»

]]> 13058f3ec1bcaa091629409b2955806e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58848/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:53:53 -0400 I believe that it is smarter for a new business to begin small and simple rather than trying to become a corporation from the beginning. If one starts by having a simple structure then they can build on it and…   Read more»

]]> b3643320967133fb2c0d32e157982219 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58847/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:26:26 -0400 Having sole proprietorship means that there is only one, single owner because it is legally just owned by one individual. If the owner of the company chose to hand down his business then he could without having to start a…   Read more»

]]> 464f00cfc35c22441f13d1a1b0d249b1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58264/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:23:50 -0400 I think that medical-device companies should enforce one unified quality system across all region because then there would be less variation regarding the testing of devices along with how they are actually made. This just makes everything more consistent and…   Read more»

]]> b558f077dd6c010836d5dae1cd2ca42d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58263/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:16:07 -0400 QA, quality assurance, is a process which aims at preventing any possible issues that may be ran into during the project while ensuring that quality standards are met with the production and device design.  QC, quality control focuses on identifying…   Read more»

]]> 1bf57e8a28388bc00c4487e0b2172aee https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/58259/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:54:18 -0400 QA can ensure that the device satisfies improved safety standards during the design and development phases by being the one to make sure that the design is correct at all stages. QA can also make sure they are also paying…   Read more»

]]> 2b23601257231029f46ab14d62a23c9a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57937/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:31:54 -0400 When it comes to a damaged label as a result of shipping error, I do not believe that the store is responsible unless it was a mistake by a worker in the store. Overall, the company and their product is…   Read more»

]]> ed4140be59816035ed761c3f4ad09db4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57935/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:23:50 -0400 With medical devices, accuracy validates that the device will give results which are close to the actual value while precision ensures that the quantities or results are consistent. An example where these are measured is a blood glucose monitor. This…   Read more»

]]> 3e16d405dcfffc156633cfac51c7e156 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57932/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:08:56 -0400 I believe that if a product is approved by the FDA that does not deem it one-hundred percent safe.  Because of the amount of products being recalled recently. Non-FDA products should not automatically be guaranteed unsafe considering the United States…   Read more»

]]> 516f593852d26923d473e3accd625470 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57231/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:34:05 -0400 When choosing one biomaterial over another, the project can be extremely difficult or run very smooth depending on if it is biocompatible, its durability, how much it costs along with how simple it is to produce, and how accessible the…   Read more»

]]> 65a1b9f67020d910c2c58e5590b255a2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57230/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:07:45 -0400 I believe that companies do the ability to use computer simulation and lab models because of the rise of technology right now. But, in order to do that, they would need to have the backing of animal testing and the…   Read more»

]]> 07c98ed6f82231b809abff429c6e379c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57229/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:51:08 -0400 Manufactures can ensure that a medical device remains biocompatible throughout the patients life by choosing particular materials in which fit and are suitable, using wear-resistant materials, and possibly by including specific coatings to the materials before implantation.  These coatings could…   Read more»

]]> f34c1fee744237b71db6056fb17a3eed https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57136/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:55:29 -0400 When prioritizing efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of multiple projects at the same time, its essential to first get organized and map out a mental or physical plan. The first thing I would personally do is figure out which…   Read more»

]]> 74b6b6fe810ac596bc9f8fb142859b2e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57135/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:45:28 -0400 When it comes to planning out a project, I believe it is important to set goals and expectations for oneself, whether it is working with a team or individually. Understanding that mistakes happen and how to be flexible also ties…   Read more»

]]> e5d5083d8397e315728a638a9de37f39 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/57131/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:38:38 -0400 I believe that the biggest challenge overall in teamwork is people not doing their share of the work.  Although working with a team allows for different perspectives, it make it difficult when members are not contributing.  As someone who likes…   Read more»

]]> 45cb3aa8dd18cf2167375253fa66e603 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/56924/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:58:25 -0400 When it comes to the expectations of students to manage their course work along with gaining professional work experience, I personally do not deem it reasonable. If one is able to balance both, then its okay, but it should not…   Read more»

]]> ba004ab0fad8f3051b4824e73657fc31 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/56886/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:34 -0400 Personally, I would want to meet the bare minimum qualifications because then it would give me room to grow and learn in that position.  This way, I would have the opportunity to gain an entry level position, without feeling like…   Read more»

]]> 0ad9096349bfdaf35073fd11a3a391b2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/56863/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:48:23 -0400 I believe that being both remote and onsite is best in the work force.  Ideally, I have seen most people leaning more towards being remote, especially after covid.  I do understand the interest in being remote due to convenience but…   Read more»

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