https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/armoneee/activity/ Activity feed for armoneee. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:59:24 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 da9d7a4790c2c2958f81c4be1254918b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22801/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:26:51 -0400 @sameer-rana I agree that the project and matrix functional structures can be better suited for most companies. In a project-based organizational structure, planning and execution are carried out as a team. There are individuals that are heads of the project,…   Read more»

]]> 8592e22b35139c0bb3236e55e9be77ab https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22800/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:23:20 -0400 @shereenmurrah I have worked in a functional organization structure mostly and I see the many benefits of this setup. This functional structure describes the common structure of a company with a position of power that directs the needs of others….   Read more»

]]> 576f6e78a308da1c2962f82f68910e00 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22799/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:17:53 -0400 It is hard to pinpoint which functional structure would be the best because of many different factors. Each structure comes with benefits and risks, and certain companies might find this useful. In the functional structure, there are levels of command…   Read more»

]]> 49b5dd9162c21cad8674a8ca92d47520 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22708/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 03:08:19 -0400 @ao242  Looking at patient preference is important in understanding how the risk-benefit assessment impacts patients. Certain patient information is more favorable in testing for the success of the medical device. To better understand if the risks outweigh the benefits certain…   Read more»

]]> cb5d402fcbe51d7ba259c2d1f5757262 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22705/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 03:01:40 -0400 @k-faulk  Looking throughout the thread to identify common risk management errors is a good idea. These mistakes are major and impact how long the product will be on the market. Each of these major mistakes can lead to the downfall…   Read more»

]]> 31a4e93aafff43108be7b29f3c765b56 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22704/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:58:25 -0400 It is understandable that certain companies are not using the risk management processes correctly. Each part of the risk management process plays an import role for proper execution. The risk management process can requires a team outside the project management…   Read more»

]]> 10054fcc734f4757d0fbdef9cd2dad89 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22673/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 03:23:20 -0400 @mrlee5 You described the necessary use of Design Controls in other countries very well. Design controls are a series of processes that ensure a device is safe, it works and meets the needs of the market. In the US the…   Read more»

]]> b3b3992ec91219aa66ab71179abe7bc2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22672/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 03:15:43 -0400 @niya-j  I agree that the purpose of Design Controls goes far past just planning for a medical device to make it to market. Design Controls provides an extensive series of steps and documents that check the safety and function of…   Read more»

]]> 876eca5388eb5f5626a53b5fa32d95dc https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22671/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 03:06:06 -0400 Design controls are a series of processes that ensure a device is safe, works, and meets the needs of the market. The US design control regulation falls under FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485:2016. The FDA 21 CFR…   Read more»

]]> 19388ad311f065ac82e07d7dc6017bd0 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22626/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:32:13 -0400 @niya-j I agree that both sides of the argument have a complicated choice when it comes to what is ethically correct. An Informed Consent form is necessary for obtaining proper documentation of patient agreement. The cells of Henrietta Lacks have…   Read more»

]]> 6896678c32d73331d204a35b2a04b924 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22624/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:16:36 -0400 @kc4310 I agree that once patient consent is given, they should be able to proceed with the test treatment that is being offered. There are other issues that could arise as a result of this decision. The negative impacts of…   Read more»

]]> 65f3b43634f69fc2c650a5e2b4bfcdb1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22623/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:11:46 -0400 There are many ethical issues behind initial clinical studies in small groups of volunteers for the study. Initial study groups are small in order to test initial impacts on the human body. It is important that these volunteer clinical trial…   Read more»

]]> 7c70202498c25747e9f59ab9199b8665 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22580/ Mon, 31 May 2021 06:55:48 -0400 @carrissap10 I agree that blue is a popular color used in businesses to promote different things. Blue is a calming color that seeks to create peace. In most medical settings the color blue is used for the patients. Hospitals and…   Read more»

]]> 0411b0f04b2e1e903df6b504bcabf843 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22579/ Mon, 31 May 2021 06:49:11 -0400 @mrlee5 I agree that certain products like Nike are easier to promote based on popularity. Their commercials enhance and showcase the products that they already have in store. They do have good commercials that incorporate celebrities. That will appeal to…   Read more»

]]> b31dd53b66be6d464006930050cc38f1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22578/ Mon, 31 May 2021 06:45:35 -0400 Anytime there is a catchy song, phrase, and good-looking product; there will be an increase in sales. There are many commercials that consumers can point out by background music or beats. For example, “Nationwide is on your side” is a…   Read more»

]]> ab87683f5a27f1755b7caf09c2183913 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22537/ Mon, 24 May 2021 05:49:08 -0400 @dsk35 Communication is one of the most important issues that arise between QA and other departments. Especially when there are multiple departments that need oversight by QA, certain things are not shared correctly. It is important to have uniform work…   Read more»

]]> f32e068f67020dce477aedc1880af50d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22535/ Mon, 24 May 2021 05:35:35 -0400 @delany   QA/QC plays an important part in ensuring the correct product makes it to market for consumers. I agree that this carries high importance similar to the planning phase of a project. The imperfections in production may be discovered…   Read more»

]]> 1b7e07f7bcd320b0d2ed07bcada5a980 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22534/ Mon, 24 May 2021 04:14:40 -0400 The QA/QC field and positions within a company shape the success of a product on the market. This field has always been described to me as the lazy role in the company that gets paid to stand around and do…   Read more»

]]> f13ad3f37b0314ff6ce62b58c99f88f0 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22478/ Sun, 16 May 2021 21:36:47 -0400 @niya-j I agree that keeping a strong and constant level of communication will assist in having a better understanding between animal researchers and animal activist groups. Discussion panels can be a safe space for sharing different ideas and solutions. Adverse…   Read more»

]]> 745c584ef510f9ea24210c2e90941a15 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22474/ Sun, 16 May 2021 21:15:20 -0400 @shereenmurrah You made important mentions for both academic and industry research. Neither academic nor industry research is guaranteed to yield the results that are wanted. Industry research does put their projects first to test them in a reasonable amount of…   Read more»

]]> 681225aa3c99d44f349c4c5abeec9d14 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22473/ Sun, 16 May 2021 21:03:22 -0400 Both industry and academic research are critical in the advancement of science and technology. It is important to have results that are immediate and for the future. Immediate results can help to save more lives faster than results that can…   Read more»

]]> 501bd6e8f94db7b07daefe991deefdf2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22441/ Mon, 10 May 2021 02:32:02 -0400 @niya-j Your observations on the previous and current status of the use of medical devices is accurate. The lack of medical devices caused a scare last year when the Covid 19 saw major numbers in death and the rate of…   Read more»

]]> 6969e3aaded68144af0ef6587e3e799c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22439/ Mon, 10 May 2021 02:17:46 -0400 @ssbufford This is a unique and crucial time for medical devices. I understand your reasoning for wanting to prioritize the medical devices that directly impact Covid 19. It may not seem fair, but it is safe and necessary. If these…   Read more»

]]> dc5e10d9e3e5ea554533b0b11f288d49 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22438/ Mon, 10 May 2021 02:11:48 -0400 Since the Covid 19 pandemic, the progress of certain medical devices have thrived in certain areas while others have not been able to see fast progress. This pandemic has put the focus on devices that will directly aid in the…   Read more»

]]> d8aad655c57c06366b284e2a744208a3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22288/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:39:48 -0400 @ashleyfitzsimmons It is important that the project manager have primary control of communication between the selected team. The project manager is in charge of all of the oversight of the teams for a project. This manager will know and understand…   Read more»

]]> 5cb24fc5995ea94d3cf46645c9f813ac https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22287/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:03:49 -0400 @jonwil123 You made some good points about the differences between Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The Quality Assurance team is needed to make sure that there are smooth transitions between the planning phase. The planning phase of a project defines…   Read more»

]]> 44a05cac653d649705aa99c19bab8d59 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22286/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:12:09 -0400   The Quality Control and Quality Assurance personnel must work together towards the success of completion for a project. These departments have some differences that allow them to watch over the needs of a project. Quality Assurance is a process-based…   Read more»

]]> b074e055bc80e721786e1bd609daf545 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22167/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:31:47 -0400 The Execution part of the process is important, but it is dependent on other phases that come before it. This stage has multiple levels to it because all of the ideas and plans are expected to be carried out. During…   Read more»

]]> 15a0fb7bc3ae9a211c535ce279d50553 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22166/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:09:03 -0400 @za84njit-edu I agree that having a solidly built schedule is one of the most important techniques in monitoring and controlling a project. Scheduling is established early to allow the team to understand all possible timeframes of a project. Any time…   Read more»

]]> 7a018d3e2179db4a6c7448afebc15d92 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22165/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:03:20 -0400 The Monitoring and Controlling process has been an established part of the project management life cycle in order to carry out the proper tasks in a timely manner. There were multiple techniques to carry out this phase of the project….   Read more»

]]> 3b29f14c8f778b64b9e80bdd0a8a89a4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22092/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:23:35 -0400 @asg49njit-edu Communication is a key part of being able to interact with multiple people in a group. Project Management involves being able to work within a team. Many projects can have different teams working towards the same goals. Without proper…   Read more»

]]> 2c5a8f37dbaf857d3fb4d96bf1356b1a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22091/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:03:53 -0400 @nr473 I too am looking into a career as a research scientist. This course has been a great guide of project management in different sectors. Medical devices and drug development are two good sectors that this course has provided information….   Read more»

]]> b51d79214f6c911974b0db6b31649b7b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/22090/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:48:26 -0400 This course has given me a better base of understanding of what processes are involved in project management. I did not realize the steps and team members necessary to carry out a successful project. In this course, I have learned…   Read more»

]]> d088035d5659f28d3a2bf94be9ebc02d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21995/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:41:03 -0400 @aja38 In product development, safety is the most important factor. When considering all aspects, safety can impact if a product makes it to market and the longevity of the project. Taking the risk and cost of adding more time to…   Read more»

]]> 87daa3aaae504c62b7a841ef1abe6f92 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21994/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:33:28 -0400 @mark-abdelshahed You made good mention of the environment that everyone is having to experience right now. This impact of this pandemic everyone and their families differently. With all of the adjustments that everyone must make, it should be taken into…   Read more»

]]> 2eda2c525f9b7c6a1bdceaee654b3a17 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21993/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:11:17 -0400 Working in a group-centered project requires a large amount of communication in order to be successful. When communication is not clear between group members, gaps in work can occur. Unresponsive group members can cause a disruption in a project. To…   Read more»

]]> d68643271a63b7e46c1e9fd15b9e8900 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21914/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:26:26 -0400 @eh76 I agree that a part of the steps in making sure that the closing process is complete involves all documents being filed with all transactions being recorded for the project. The closing of the project must be carried out…   Read more»

]]> 8c892d75547bccec66579aa32a10742a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21912/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:19:35 -0400 It is important to ensure that the project closing is carried out accordingly because it will help to avoid unfavorable scenarios. The steps to ensure that the project has been closed properly should include making sure that all the tasks…   Read more»

]]> c810a89b7b3029362aacc0e719caead2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21908/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:54:06 -0400 While being a part of a research project during the semester, my group learned the benefits of logging information and the activities that were completed by each member. We were researching the impact of different environmental factors on reproduction in…   Read more»

]]> 6e870d628aa095a8e1f574498e0324f2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21832/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:54:17 -0400 I currently work for the public school system in Virginia. I work directly with a functional structure organization. In this functional structure, there are levels of command that make the decisions for everyone else. The salary, schedule, and resources are…   Read more»

]]> 7a1a2055752e3c65e02835676d6a92bb https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21829/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:33:56 -0400 @k-faulk I can see the struggles of having multiple bosses in a matrix structure vs having one main boss in a functional structure. The expectation and execution could look different to multiple people. Ultimately I could see this causing chaos…   Read more»

]]> 8a2bdb50ac84c2e3a255fb7c6bd49f02 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21828/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:26:31 -0400 The life and successes of a project are heavily based on the organizational structure of a project. I am familiar with working in a functional structure organization. There are strengths and weaknesses when using this structure. The weaknesses in this…   Read more»

]]> a5ad25709c3dbbddcdab565a9161d8aa https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21799/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:49:00 -0400 @gfashaw You equated emotional intelligence with teaching very well. I teach 7th-grade science to a larger population of students that require individual needs. Completing social-emotional exercises with the students gives me a broad picture of their needs daily. With this…   Read more»

]]> fac387a2d2e046dc1797351edb73f97a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21798/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:35:01 -0400 Team member qualities should include determination, communication, and creativity. In the project management environment, people have to be able to adjust to new or unexpected information. An individual that is determined will be able to adjust to changes quickly despite…   Read more»

]]> e6dcd73de8e48b518eb0475afa3df237 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21797/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:08:12 -0400 @ssbufford This oatmeal bar is a product that would fit under the Category 1 description by the FDA. This product serves many benefits that are at a low risk to consumers. Having the natural benefits of healing skin irritation, acne…   Read more»

]]> 9170c01f56aafdd98a803da9ad5fd9f7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21601/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:49:49 -0500 @bb254 There is a need for college students to find better ways to cope with the large amounts of stress that they face daily. I agree that there is a low risk for the sound and sleep product because if…   Read more»

]]> 0a54a8d2393880b033c989234d47f5cf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21598/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:41:13 -0500 @am2343 I agree with you and everyone else that clear and constant communication is necessary for a successful project. Communication will bring diverse backgrounds and experiences together for the goals of the project. Being able to pick up where someone…   Read more»

]]> 1ebb99e42284a73703602b8806f18587 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21597/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:34:42 -0500 If I was able to choose a project team, then I would choose a diverse group of like-minded individuals that are willing to work towards the end goal together despite the issues that might arise within the project. Having a…   Read more»

]]> 2a4789ae37b3b7417d2181f3bb91d7b9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/21585/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:12:25 -0500 0