https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/bpinette/activity/ Activity feed for bpinette. Sat, 16 May 2026 09:37:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e3492a4586fb890d0c04c87a08adb841 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27594/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:43:23 -0400 Diversity in clinical trials is as close as we can get to emulating diversity amongst humans. We know that the body does not react the same to drugs or therapies based on ethnic backgrounds and diverse genomes. Diversity in animals…   Read more»

]]> 6c3b96976e87d0399d14f8671794d64e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27593/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:17:16 -0400 I was in the Navy for 4 years and then pursued my undergrad in Biological Science. I started working in a research and development for 3 years. I changed careers because I was a bit tired of the constant desire…   Read more»

]]> 39f7088a8182a633003330b389d4a093 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27592/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:09:26 -0400 My company has a very strict policy against offering gifts to clients. It is very important that we are supporting our clients in their needs and not our own. I think times have changed for the better and focus more…   Read more»

]]> c60a0e39b726bb9c6367fa20540c4a6f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27591/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:03:09 -0400 I prefer a functional organization. I personally thrive when I am in my own element and able to consult with others with a similar background. My company takes a team approach to selling products, so I work with other teams…   Read more»

]]> 40bdad0ccf21ebbcdb772d0beffb8103 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27590/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:58:37 -0400 I work closely with the projects team in my company. I contribute to the team by consulting with the customer in the early phase of the project. I assist in understanding the customers application needs according to their biologic processes….   Read more»

]]> 8ee991848016dd6054f03dcbd9a2c2c6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27437/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 02:57:56 -0400 Risk management meetings should be held frequently. As mentioned in the lecture, these meetings start out as brainstorming sessions. I think this is a very productive stance as one needs to be very creative in evaluating the risk that could…   Read more»

]]> f122a948cae7bffea18b825c0e3d58f9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27436/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 02:46:59 -0400 In my profession, I have been in laboratories that are Biosafety level 1, 2 or 3. A BSL2 lab poses a moderate risk to personnel who enter the lab. The type of bacteria or viruses used in this lab are …   Read more»

]]> 870dcd1704eed98f261ac61117d98509 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27435/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 02:29:52 -0400 I think companies complete risk management protocols for the safety of the user, but also as a means to remove liability. If the company does not provide safety instructions are identify the risk , then they are liable for possible…   Read more»

]]> 03427987c7dfe181bf8184cc71bd7e2a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27320/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:39:28 -0400 Design control helps mitigate risk by establishing a set of quality practices and procedures as it relates to the products design or development. A product that lacks quality protocols can potentially fail to meet its designed potential. The product needs…   Read more»

]]> 273bf5a2c75296e970b52c0306c1ba29 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27319/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:25:48 -0400 Meeting minutes have always been relevant in my line of work. We dont necessarily generate meeting minutes, but we produce action items in response to the meeting. It is very typical for us to have both the meeting minutes and…   Read more»

]]> f86ed9fa85e8610594b06e04732aed92 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27317/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:01:03 -0400 In my experience with working in research development, verification is a tasks carried out to ensure the developed products efficacy is true to what it registered with the EPA. We would perform test such as shelf life verification which would…   Read more»

]]> e41a37599a589e25e2ae885d5c03fcb2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27263/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:32:14 -0400 @jennifer-sackitey I too believe that Alzheimer’s disease is incredibly complex. The disease starts innocuous and hidden in the body. I think if we can identify the cause and the initial impact on the body, then we can develop better therapies…   Read more»

]]> dcbff6c2e7f9983ad17c7c5df07a244d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27262/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:22:15 -0400 Clinical trials are very expensive. Any attempt to find new therapies or new drugs is risky to the patient, but if no risk taken then nothing gained. I believe that incentivizing patients to be part of a clinical trial doesnt…   Read more»

]]> 3914cb3a47103f60bab70575ea0e25bd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27261/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:15:17 -0400 I think there is value in a double blinded study as it removes a very human tendency. I think compassion and emotions as a whole can affect clinical research. If the patient and investigator are both in the dark then…   Read more»

]]> 99e3ddef1dbcc426f60569035f753bfd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27215/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:45:02 -0400 The most memorable advertisement that I observed was a Doritos commercial. In the commercial, a man had a problem with a mouse living in his house. He attempted to lure the mouse out of its hole in the wall many…   Read more»

]]> a3d90098009c04f97ff2dce42ad72ae9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27214/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:37:47 -0400 I do not think sales representatives need significant experience in a particular field they are selling in. However, I think ambition and willingness to learn will have a significant impact on their success. I currently work with my company as…   Read more»

]]> cc1c8f64cdd03188bdcd4216edcb9fd4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27212/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:25:51 -0400 Sole proprietorship has higher risk than a partnership, but it also allows for complete control. Complete control of a company negates the formation of a board members and input on decisions for the company by board members or partners. Complete…   Read more»

]]> 7212a18baf1c04877b4bc87d4dcdfe4a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27088/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 02:36:25 -0400 Document control has improved as technology has improved. Lab batch records or protocol have been written in simple word documents in the past and now they are generated in software that is layered with a SCADA program. SCADA is Supervisory…   Read more»

]]> a1ec680951f042e4946e3b54fd8c9790 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27087/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 02:24:53 -0400 The FDA rolled out the COVID-19 vaccines with as much resource information as they could. I think their intentions were misconstrued and muddled as other media outlets began to provide information that was properly validated. I think if the public…   Read more»

]]> e682349498ac337fefeb0ab520c72c6e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27086/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 02:06:00 -0400 The FDA using EUA on drugs and vaccines during public crisis is rather controversial. The race for a vaccine during COVID-19 brought about companies using EUA to accommodate the public’s need for a vaccine. However, the process of creating a…   Read more»

]]> 2c04030e11686d6bbffad8baddaaaa6f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26970/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:43:31 -0500 In industry, the research is propelled by money, industry needs and societal trends. The industry is susceptible to trends in the market based on needs or wants by the public. The money ultimately follows these trends and a company can…   Read more»

]]> 756d88a21f0ba926f78d7db338235a3f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26969/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:30:51 -0500 @sandra-raju  I think it is a very difficult discussion, but indeed necessary. We have made extraordinary strides in science and medicine due to animal testing being implemented in research and development. I will not negate the traumatic impact on any…   Read more»

]]> e9faf4f7ab204d2e995f3683e7026457 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26893/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:46:31 -0500 I have worked in industry for the past 9 years. My professional titles include technician, assistant research scientist, service engineer and applications engineer. The last title is my current title and I support companies in industry and academia. The needs…   Read more»

]]> 3f12939a09343f4b8160f091f5b0e6e6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26890/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:46:11 -0500 @sandra-raju I can appreciate your heeded warning. I can agree that too much detail can become detrimental. I think project planning can become hindered when the customer is overly invested. I have supported clients throughout the SIP installation process and…   Read more»

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