I haven't had any experience developing a medical device, but the logic still applies. I have worked in industries that have developed products with specifications. Before mass production can begin, s...

@woolynn All great points, and to add, It can also cause the company to lose profit and damage to reputation. As far as the customer, it can result in an injury, or worst a loss of life. Ultimately it...

If I had to choose one, the user's needs would be the most important part of design control. It's why the process is even in place, to prove the device does what it intends to do or solve the user's n...

This is a great topic. In minority communities, there is a lack of trust when it comes to being involved in a clinical trial. This stems from historical misconduct, as we saw in the Tuskegee Experimen...

A double-blind study method can minimize the potential effects of research bias when collecting data. If a researcher isn’t careful, emotion can cause poor decision-making, which can cause biased resu...

Radio and TV may be considered “old fashion” to market a product, but these avenues are still very effective marketing. The way a company advertises their product is getting more creative, and they ar...

@tvkp4817 I am in agreeance with you. I look for the overall culture of the company and how the core values align with my values. It hasn’t always been that way for me, though. Knowing what I want fro...

I never really paid attention when considering employment, what type of company I was applying to, whether it’s a corporation, LLC, etc. I do note if it’s a small, mid-size, or large company, and I wa...

@jordankayal It's very interesting you brought this up. It's the FDA's job to review, approve, and regulate pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and medical products. The overall goal is to make sur...

@wmckennedymsm-edu I do agree quality control is very crucial. It's the last defense and checks to ensure the product is ready for market. One would think that after investing so much in the developme...

Quality control of manufacturing a product is super important. I worked in various industries, from tires to cell phone accessories, and finished goods ready for market is the end goal. Quality contro...

@ljatta In academia, there is an abundance of projects one can choose from. I agree that not finishing a project would lead to some repercussions and a lack of confidence, but realistically, not all p...

@zandrews You made a very interesting point. Cutting corners doesn't always have to equate to a negative connotation. Working efficiently is key to getting a project to the finish line. Efficiency eli...

We live in a society where people want everything instantly; whether it's a package, food, or service, we don't want to wait too long for anything. when producing a product, the industry recognizes th...

@ljatta I have accepted a job I was overqualified for. A couple of years ago, I worked for a midsize company as a project manager, and they decided to let some of us go because of the pandemic. After ...