For my capstone, we had one main project of developing a mobile application. However, within this one project, we had different mini projects which were put together at the end to become one mobile application. One project was developing the…   Read more»

A while ago we studied about combination device, which may include two or more separate products packaged together or includes products sold separately but intended for use with another type of product. Find a combination device and explain what it…   Read more»

On March 31 of this year, the FDA recalled Mylan’s EpiPen and EpiPen Jr Autoinjector products used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. The product is recalled because of a defective part that could result in the device’s failure…   Read more»

In this week’s lecture, we learned about planned value and actual cost. Planned value is the value of the work you are supposed to have on a certain date. While the actual cost is the cost of the project actually…   Read more»

According to the lecture for this week, logging work is important because it can be usefully when new employees come to work on the project or when starting a new project, logs can help as a guidance of not making…   Read more»

What is one challenge project managers face when handling a project? How would the project manager handle those challenge?

We all know missing a milestone in a project is the worst thing that can happen. Not only are we set back our project a couple of weeks, months or maybe years, but the company loses money. Missing a milestone…   Read more»

In last week’s lecture, we learned about the term Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which a hierarchical breakdown of tasks performed for the project and we learned about the importance of a Gantt Chart. Suppose you are the project manager in…   Read more»

In 2015, the FDA approved the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System. This is a device that is a weight-loss system of a gastric balloon that occupies in the stomach. The system consists of two attached balloons that are filled and…   Read more»

This week we learned about the importance of a Gantt chart and how it allows project managers to highlight the critical path of a project. Think of a project that followed a specific Gantt chart. Share a time when you…   Read more»

In this week’s lecture, we learned about the term Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which a hierarchical breakdown of tasks performed for the project. I have not yet had the opportunity to work in industry, but I did take part in…   Read more»

Zoll LifeVest is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator to monitor and treat dangerous abnormally fast heart rhythms. These abnormal rhythms can lead to a complete absence of heartbeat and death if not treated. Thus the LifeVest treats abnormal rhythms by applying…   Read more»

According to the FDA, general wellness products are “(1) intended for maintaining or encouraging a general state of health or a healthy activity or (2) an intended use that related the role of a healthy lifestyle with helping to reduce…   Read more»

Fitbit is a consumer product that has the intention of tracking one’s daily fitness, heart rate, and blood pressure. However, there are people who filed a lawsuit against this company. The plaintiff David Urban bought a Fitbit PurePulse Tracker to…   Read more»

In the article, FDA: Toxic Belladonna In Homeopathic Teething Product, the FDA found that Hyland’s homeopathic teething products had belladonna, which is a toxic chemical, a level far exceeding the amount claimed on the label and asked the Standard Homeopathic…   Read more»

From this week’s lecture, there are multiple steps in a project cycle. Describe a time when you took part in a project in industry or in school. What design controls did you take part in the project? Was your experience…   Read more»

From the lecture, there are 9 parts to design controls. Why is initiating a project idea the hardest part of project development? How does business and market research play an important role when initiating a project idea? What are some…   Read more»

A Brooklyn startup company, Modern Meadows, has a technique to develop meat without killing any animals. The process they use to make this meat is by incorporating fetal bovine serum, which is the blood drawn from the fetus of a…   Read more»

When you open your Google play store or Apple Store, you can find an app for everything, even things related for medical purposes, such as an app that measures blood pressure. Moreover, the FDA has regulation for apps that are…   Read more»