https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/nmcbean/activity/ Activity feed for nmcbean. Sat, 16 May 2026 09:37:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1500d717695278b3f82669a7412db192 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25747/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:54:11 -0400 The organizational structures mentioned in this week’s lecture all have advantages and disadvantages. This question is sort of difficult to answer because the most effective organizational structure depends on the company. Choosing the best structure does depend on the size,…   Read more»

]]> 3309e169dc6072c07683f23659a52651 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25746/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:51:01 -0400 Although I think these restrictions may seem a bit overboard, I would have to agree that it is necessary. It is uncomfortable accepting these restrictions with the knowledge that this individual is helping achieve an important goal; however, I think…   Read more»

]]> 1ffb2ace9b63efe100fd647a213b9a7e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25745/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:48:11 -0400 Forming an effective project team requires keen attention to detail. In order to ensure that there is equipped individuals part of the team, it is necessary to assess knowledge and expertise. It would be great if the individuals with the…   Read more»

]]> 36e52c9d95444b5bd9b1ecc84abcb617 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25582/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:21:08 -0400 No, I do not see risk management as a waste of money. This is probably one of the most important investments of a company. Every product has some level of risk associated with its use. In order to lower the…   Read more»

]]> fee7ef2ff725345c548ac697760248bf https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25581/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:18:11 -0400 What are some critical characteristics of the risk profile of a medical device?

]]> 9907bbb7bdf0f7163fc6c39c600cc46d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25580/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:16:51 -0400 Risk is an inevitable element of product development. Unfortunately, there is at the very least a low level of risk associated with each product that may or may not is known by a company/manufacturer. I think the best way to…   Read more»

]]> 01a2c533b815ed3492612b78b56199b8 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25435/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:30:05 -0400 All of the components associated with design controls serve a necessary purpose. However, the design verification process and design validation processes are the most important. Both the verification and validation procedures, in addition, to the DID and DSD, allow companies…   Read more»

]]> 104944cb24edebe4d06db4489f936e02 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25434/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:22:43 -0400 The underlying purpose of the DSD and DID is to ensure the customer’s needs are satisfied. To develop a product effectively, the company must meet the overall perspective of the product and the detailed functions as well. The DSD ensures…   Read more»

]]> 0b142ffad65dca5ea8bf50b3d9bb1b77 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25433/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:07:07 -0400 The verification process is crucial for several reasons. For one, if customers are the first to identify the flaw(s) in a product, that diminishes the company’s credibility. It also demonstrates the company’s attention to detail. One way to improve the…   Read more»

]]> e5237b027748a536ad06310e2a8b1d5e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25269/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:45:31 -0400 If the research involves elements of potential harm, as long as patients are made aware, then it is ethical. I do think that in this scenario, pre-operative clinical screenings are critical. As long as subjects are appropriately informed, these studies…   Read more»

]]> 8d26bb48a97e48c95546d361b5bbf651 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25268/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:18:26 -0400 As mentioned in this week’s lectures, the placebo effect can slightly improve patient outcomes in studies on pain. Dr. Simon mentioned the point that pain is roughly 20% controlled by the brain. Resnick, Brian. “The Weird Power of the Placebo…   Read more»

]]> 86d9ab27fcab4e62da7d5fb603635cf2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25267/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:07:43 -0400 A double-blind study increases the reliability of the research conducted. It ensures that doctors are not manipulating results in any way. They also make it easier to duplicate the study. For studies that suggest a relatively new treatment, for instance,…   Read more»

]]> 0c858c3d8a903b5316c4fefe8a162a34 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25128/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:25:21 -0400 As discussed in this week’s lectures, there are external and internal factors involved in marketing. The factors impact the market growth rate of a product or service. Based on the external factors of weather, politics, and economy, what are some…   Read more»

]]> 93a060c1645bdad13575ebe49456d679 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25127/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:21:05 -0400 I remember having a discussion on the rat race for marketed products and how advertising plays such a huge role in product success. An interesting color scheme that was brought to my attention was the use of red in the…   Read more»

]]> b186806c093f06993edbf75eb81aae24 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25126/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:14:08 -0400 Prior to learning this information, I never considered researching this information on a company. However, I believe it is important knowledge to have on prospective employers. It would be beneficial, especially for individuals looking for job security and who are…   Read more»

]]> d02948b7d7f0d1143a4342605c0595c5 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25055/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:59:04 -0400 Hi Sahitya, No, I do not believe that the FDA approval process is too strict. I do think that there is a middle ground involving treatments for diseases that are currently lacking options. If the illness is one that is…   Read more»

]]> fc64be27eef33b2d591263e8cbc6bf33 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25054/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:54:50 -0400 Great question! I have debated this throughout my research on supplements. It is a difficult position to be in, not knowing if you can trust what you are consuming. However, I find that the average ten-year FDA approval process can…   Read more»

]]> d160d185605a400edc004605c1a5a5c6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25053/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:48:46 -0400 This is a great discussion to have! Yes, quality is costly. However, it is important to determine whether or not your company wants to invest in preventing later complications or attack them as they come. I understand that the developmental…   Read more»

]]> 5a93ccc1da4fd11978aec5a745b41d68 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24901/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:43:04 -0500 It depends on the cause in question. For example, cancer research has been ongoing for years to develop better treatment. With such a debilitating illness that is yet to be fully understood and targeted in the field, it is essential…   Read more»

]]> 2931f74641db7d6807e8fa2a843a13c9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24900/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:33:58 -0500 Demand is sometimes so unpredictable. One example would be the demand for covid19 vaccines as mentioned by @sseal98. The hastened rollout has caused many to speculate about the safety of receiving the vaccination. The main concern is ensuring biocompatibility and…   Read more»

]]> 889cf3f6ed3ddae9eb6b63ae23001020 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24899/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:20:04 -0500 Animal testing is a highly controversial debate in the field of medicine today. Ethically speaking, there is a demand for ensuring product safety before utilizing medical devices and even cosmetics on humans. As a result, animal testing has become a…   Read more»

]]> c64f856e6e02b70cd34f90cc73d0003a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24805/ Sat, 05 Mar 2022 22:59:52 -0500 The most important aspect of project planning is establishing a scope statement. This is a critical stage that ensures successful project outlining. With this in mind, what aspects of the scope could significantly impact the development process of a product…   Read more»

]]> c4488f121d58f603b37826268e20926c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24764/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:18:27 -0500 The pandemic made it almost impossible to adjust to the new communication norm. Many companies felt threatened by the pressures of needing social distance and becoming more accustomed to a virtual work environment. Virtual communication, I think, made a lot…   Read more»

]]> 14dd3bf47d453d46b37288ed01bec526 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24762/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:55:20 -0500 Being overqualified for a position is a disadvantage, in my opinion. I believe that one should be in a field that constantly challenges them while allotting time for developing expertise along the way. If you are an expert in your…   Read more»

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