Going private can be a good thing for a company like EA that you mentioned because it gives them more freedom to focus on their long-term goals rather than worrying about the quarterly profits they ha...

I think most people choose an LLC over an LLP because of how much simpler and more flexible it is to manage. My brother actually started his own LLC creating websites for clients, and after talking to...

I was also shocked when the Professor dropped this fact in the lecture video, 80% seemed really high to me for a medical device. I was talking to a classmate the other day and they were mentioning tha...

From what I've read, one of the most common issues during QMS audits is weak traceability, especially when companies can't clearly connect design changes or complaints back to something they documente...

Quality assurance can also make sure Class III devices meet safety standards by focusing on strong documentation and traceability during design and development. Every change and decision should be rec...

I think the biggest challenge right now is keeping quality control up to speed with how quickly medical device technology is advancing. Devices aren't simply hardware anymore, they have AI, software u...

I've also been interested in regulatory affairs since this class started, especially because Professor Simon keeps mentioning how it's a growing field with a lot of job opportunities. What I keep wond...

I like how you framed this because it made me think of how it really is all about balance. I agree that engineers don't need to be regulatory experts, but they need to know the "rules of the game", th...

I think the FDA has a difficult position of wanting to encourage innovation while also making sure the devices are not going to cause harm and are productive. One challenge I think is about how long t...

Biocompatibility throughout a device’s whole lifecycle is tough since the body will always react to foreign materials in some way. Even metals like titanium or ceramics can still cause issues over tim...

One thing I think is interesting when comparing academia and industry is the pace and priorities. In academia, it feels like the goal is more about discovery and publishing. You need to be patient and...

I think everyone raised really good points about cost, time, variability in biological responses, and different supplier issues could all be hurdles in device development. Something I would like to ad...

Something I've noticed in my own group projects is how the environment has an impact on whether people actually share concerns or just keep them to themselves. Even if the manager isn't the more techn...

I like all the points that have been made so far, it does feel like academia follows a much more relaxed and less structed project management path than the industry does. This is definitely the case b...

I agree with what has already been said and discussed here so far, communication and active listening are vital parts of handling disagreements on a project team. Since we learned about the importance...