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enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Can AI Replace Human Participants in Clinical Trials ?" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:34:38 -0400

I don’t believe that a device with excellent virtual results but little testing on real people should be used in a hospital. A virtual patient is only as reliable as the data and assumptions behind it, and no model captures… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "The Secret Ingredient in Every Clinical Trial: Trust" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:29:46 -0400

@pz98 I agree with your point about explaining why blinding matters without making patients anxious. I think the key to trust in a blinded trial is being open about the process itself, even though the treatment assignment stays hidden. A… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Foundations and Ethics of Clinical Research in Medical Device Development" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:23:20 -0400

You did a good job showing how many roles have to work together, and I think the part of your post that matters most is the question of whether true informed consent is possible in technology-driven trials. I think it… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "The Four Ps of Marketing for Medical Devices" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:18:07 -0400

@aysegultinas I like your point about total cost of ownership, because it changes how I think about price. I was picturing the number on the quote, but a hospital is really judging training time, maintenance, disposables, and whether insurers will… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Understanding Customer Needs in Medical Device Marketing" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:14:33 -0400

@ahmed-elmonier I agree that asking people what they want isn’t always enough, and your manufacturing example makes the point well. I think companies should do both, but I’d lean toward observation as the better way to find problems and use… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Is the Best Medical Device Always the Best Selling Product ?" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:11:27 -0400

@ahmed-elmonier I agree that performance matters more over time, and I like your point that marketing doesn’t stop once the product is sold. I think a strong marketing strategy can carry a company for a while, but I don’t think… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Public vs. Private Medical Device Companies" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:33:09 -0400

I think a medical device startup would benefit more from staying private during product development, and I think the points from the lecture explain why. The lecture showed that public companies have to report their financial information every quarter and… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Using Financial Ratios to Make Business Decisions" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:27:52 -0400

As a biomedical engineering student who hopes to work in this industry someday, I would lean toward continuing to invest in the promising product, but only if the company can keep itself stable while it does. A high debt ratio… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Choosing the Right Business Structure" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:23:16 -0400

I would prioritize the liability protection of an LLC, even on a limited budget. The main reason is that medical devices carry a different kind of risk than most startups. A device that fails can injure a patient and lead… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:15:17 -0400

@aca I agree with your point about the root cause still being in the process, and I think high defect rates should absolutely be treated as a warning for the quality assurance system. A high defect rate means the process… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "AI vs Human Judgment in QA : Who Makes the Final Decision ?" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:11:38 -0400

@aca I agree with you, and my answer to your question is yes. I think companies should define risk levels ahead of time that require a second review when an AI system and a QA professional disagree. Without them, the… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Who Should Be Responsible for Quality: Engineers or Dedicated QA/QC Teams?" -

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:59:32 -0400

@ahmed-elmonier I agree with your point about separating who owns quality from who has final authority, and I think that answers your question. Yes, I think employees would take quality less seriously if they saw it as only the QA/QC… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Why Product Claims Matter in Medical Device Regulation" -

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:35:35 -0400

@31623940 I totally agree. I also wanted to add that I don’t necessarily think involving regulatory professionals early in the process would unnecessarily slow down development. There may be situations where their involvement does add more time, especially if the… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Can Product Claims Make Things More Complicated?" -

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:11:38 -0400

@dcapera I see your point, and after thinking about it more, I agree that starting with fewer claims probably makes more sense. My initial thought was that it might be more efficient to make broader claims from the beginning rather… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Should AI-Based Medical Devices Require the Same Regulatory Approach as Traditional Medical Devices ?" -

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:54:58 -0400

@ma3295 I agree with your point. I think requiring every AI update to go through the same regulatory process as a completely new medical device could become redundant, especially when the update only introduces a small change that does not… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Cutting Corners in Research" -

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:32:45 -0400

@dmcclee I totally agree with your point, but unfortunately, as we learned from today’s module, industry does not always set deadlines based on the amount of time the science actually requires. Sometimes deadlines are established for business or project-related reasons,… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Deciding How to Perform Research in Industry" -

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:45:44 -0400

I really enjoyed this topic because I was actually thinking about this question while going through this week’s module. I believe the decision ultimately depends on the resources available and how much time you have to complete the research. Each… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Pre-Clinical Research: Academia(Passion) or Industry(Money)?" -

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:36:47 -0400

I also lean toward industry being a stronger contributor to research than academia. I feel like I learned a lot from Dr. Josh Simon’s module this week because it showed me a side of research that I had not really… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "How Can Project Management Skills Benefit You Without Being a Project Manager?" -

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:37:32 -0400

I totally agree with the perspective that project management skills can benefit people working on a project and are not necessarily only useful for those in leadership positions. I believe having these skills can help people work more effectively with… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Pressure vs. Safety: A Project Manager’s Toughest Decision" -

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:58:59 -0400

@ahmed-elmonier I agree with your point that a safety concern does not always mean the entire project needs to stop because a safety concern does not necessarily affect every part of the project. I believe that the project manager should… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Teamwork in Projects" -

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:27:36 -0400

@pz98 I totally agree, I believe a person not contributing their share of their work is more problematic than a conflict of ideas. To answer your question of possible ways to get someone to contribute to their part of their… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Redesigning Medical Devices" -

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:46:44 -0400

if I could redesign one medical device that I have used before it would be the pulse oximeter. Everytime I have used this device at the hospital, it always worked but I remember finding an interesting study which showed that… Read more»

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enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Thoughts on BME degree, "a little of everything"" -

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:24:29 -0400

@randa I believe it also depends from person to person. I believe that for a major as diverse as Biomedical Engineering, it can sometimes be hard to focus on one particular part and master it when other skills are still… Read more»

enzo.1216 replied to the topic "Co-Op / Internship Experience" -

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:42:44 -0400

@aq49 I agree, sometimes it is not about the exact experience you acquired but how you word in on your resume that could open doors when applying to jobs. For example an on campus job as simple as event technician… Read more»

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