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yg385 replied to the topic "Premature approval and rushing products to market" -

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:09:42 -0400

@mmd55 agreed, I also don’t agree with rushing timelines. You make a good point on things taking longer preventing a patient from receiving that potentially lifesaving medical device, however, I would argue that taking a longer time to ensure things… Read more»

Krish replied to the topic "Importance of Stakeholders" -

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:26:03 -0400

@mmd55 You definitely bring up an interesting point about the relative importance of resources vs. management oversight in a project’s early stages. While having funding or other resources is definitely and obviously required to initiate many projects, effective management makes… Read more»

njq3 replied to the topic "Premature approval and rushing products to market" -

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:33:22 -0400

While I understand companies wanting to rush timelines and get their products out to market and – as @mmd55 said above – especially in medical devices where a new device might be life or death for a patient, there needs… Read more»

kellyepcarter replied to the topic "Making connections between people and schools" -

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:03:57 -0400

@mmd55
Hi Matt,
I just sent an invitation to connect with you!

Kellye

mmodi replied to the topic "Project Management Tools" -

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:39:37 -0500

I have never used a Pert chart but like @mmd55, I have created a Gantt chart before. Personally, I believe I would prefer a Gantt chart because for large projects where there are several tasks a Pert chart could get… Read more»

knd26 replied to the topic "Time vs. Money" -

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 01:37:21 -0500

This is a really great question! I agree with many of these opinions that time is more valuable than money. @mmd55 brings up a great point about rushing a product and having it led to client or patient injury and… Read more»

mmodi replied to the topic "Different Types of Teams for Different Size Companies" -

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:17:54 -0500

I agree with @mmd55, in that this discussion does boil down to what we prefer, either working for a startup/small and medium enterprise (SME) or a large company. I am currently working in both and would once again have to… Read more»

Terril_Vallikalam replied to the topic "Different Types of Teams for Different Size Companies" -

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:18:15 -0500

I agree with @mmd55. At both my previous and current positions, I have only had the opportunity to work for large companies. Apart from my day to day job, I am not exposed to much else. At my previous job,… Read more»

mmodi replied to the topic "Design Controls" -

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:37:23 -0500

As mentioned in the lecture there are nine design controls listed in 21 CFR 820.30 – these include: planning, input, output, review, verification, validation, transfer, design changes, and design history files. As stated by @mmd55, all nine parts are essential… Read more»

reginabarias replied to the topic "What kind of projects interest you the most?" -

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:42:41 -0500

As said by @mmd55 , i do prefer the harder complex projects show you how to be consistent with a project, even if it has setbacks or issues. It teaches you how to stick to a long term goal, even if… Read more»

Jbarbee replied to the topic "What kind of projects interest you the most?" -

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:34:40 -0500

Hi @mmd55 , I completely agree with you. Like yourself, I’m also drawn in to difficult and complex projects. Smaller and more simplistic projects just don’t seem as rewarding as one with many different components! It’s like taking a class… Read more»

pv223 replied to the topic "What kind of projects interest you the most?" -

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:41:42 -0500

Much like @mmd55 and @cassiem have said, projects that really pique my interests are ones that are complex but have a clear desired goal. By forcing you to think outside the box and look at the project from different angles… Read more»

cem34 replied to the topic "Non-compete agreements" -

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:28:04 -0500

Posted by: @mmd55 I recently received a job offer and while reviewing my offer I noticed I would have to sign a non-compete agreement, which is an industry standard. I asked the recruiter if I would be able to read… Read more»

nm523@njit.edu replied to the topic "Validation Types" -

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 20:11:27 -0400

@mmd55 As you mentioned, TMV are important for proving that the way we are testing the medical device is accurate and consistent, ensuring the decisions made about the product from the result of that test are valid. In the medical… Read more»

nm523@njit.edu replied to the topic "Digital Marketing" -

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:47:56 -0400

@mmd55 I agree that the medical device industry marketing still requires that human interaction element that it always has had, and that the physical storefront is not impacted. However, I believe that the internet is definitely still a game changer… Read more»

nm523@njit.edu replied to the topic "The Timing of Approving Medical Devices" -

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:48:35 -0400

@mmd55 I think that part of the delay in the approval process, specifically for new devices that require PMA, is in the classification system that the FDA has for ‘new’ devices. As opposed to drugs, which have a pretty standard… Read more»

cm539 replied to the topic "Swedish vs. American Food Labeling" -

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:28:49 -0400

@mmd55 Hey Matt, This is really interesting! It is actually similar to the 2002 Ballot Measure 27, which was concerned with labeling food in Oregon that was genetically modified. It, as well, did not pass with 371,851 for… Read more»

ema25 replied to the topic "Animals used for research and for food" -

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:55:55 -0400

@mmd55 This is a very good point about where we draw the line on what is and what is not ethical in regards to animals. There are some people that would argue that the killing of animals for consumption is… Read more»