So there is actually a long list of medical device recall that have occured this year alone.What is very interesting is I did not realize there was a public listing available of all such devices accessible from the FDA website.Since…   Read more»

An example of an FDA approved medical device using a mobile app is shown herehttps://www.medicalbag.com/home/more/tech-talk/fda-approves-first-mobile-app-for-use-in-preventing-pregnancy/The article sites efficacy statistics but not safety since there are no safety risks associated with this…[Read more]

Is animal testing ethical? are there any alternatives?This question arises in the context of preclinical testing. What then is the purpose of preclinical testing?It is testing that is done in an attempt to be ethical in human testing so as…   Read more»

Is missing a milestone a failure or success for the overall project? My first answer to this question is it depends on the consequences resulting from missing the milestone. Multiple factors need to be considered. A project is undertaken for the…   Read more»

My opinion is that the planning phase is the most important. The planning phase establishes the “what by when”. It defines what deliverables are expected when. During the planing phase resources are allocated such as  funds and people.  If planning…   Read more»

Academics is academics. Industry is industry.Definitely there is a practical learning curve to be traversed when one leaves academia and enters industry.The 7/10 ratio works well. Coops and internships can also help bridge the difference.However, an academic versus industry perspective…   Read more»

My advice is volunteer at a hospital, listen to podcast about medical devices and attend trade showshttps://soundcloud.com/medical-device-podcasthttp://www.nebec.org/I think the most important advice is to take an inventory of your objectives  and your skills.Then decide what contribution you would like to…   Read more»