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pmd5 replied to the topic "Verbal Contracts" – 5 months, 1 week ago
A good way to make verbal contracts binding would be to send follow-up emails right after discussions. The follow-up emails can summarize everything discussed over the conversation in writing. Once all the details, including any agreements reached, are written in an email and confirmation sought from the other party, then confusion can be cleare…[Read more]
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pmd5 posted a new topic "Confidentiality and Transparency in Consulting Agreements" – 5 months, 1 week ago
When hiring consultants, companies often rely on NDAs to protect proprietary information. However, transparency is equally important for setting clear expectations and achieving project goals. According to you, how can this balance be maintained effectively by the companies?
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Forming a Project Team" – 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The key to an effective project team is in understanding the goals and the required skills to get the job done. It’s very tempting to want to work with people that you get on well with, but it’s about the… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Desicion made by one person" – 5 months, 2 weeks ago
To make single person decision making work better, setting up a “predecision consultation” process can help. This means the decision maker holds short meetings with key team members to gather different ideas and expertise. After making the final decision, they… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Value-based healthcare: "Dos and Don'ts"" – 5 months, 2 weeks ago
For medical device companies to succeed in the value-based healthcare marketplace, their strategies have to be put in line with patient-centric and cost-effective solutions. A very effective strategy would be co-creation strategies through collaboration with healthcare providers and patients in… Read more»
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pmd5 posted a new topic "Distinguishing Between Hazards and Hazardous Situations in Risk Evaluation" – 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is it important to consider the hazards and hazardous situations as aspects to be evaluated separately? In biomedical devices, hazards are potential dangers, such as exposed electrical components in a device or chemical substances used in manufacturing. A hazardous… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "To risk manage or not to risk manage?" – 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Risk management is not only crucial in medical devices where patient safety is a top priority. It not only ensures compliance with regulations such as ISO 14971 but at the same time, it is also important for a company’s reputation… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Hazard, Hazardous, Harm" – 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I completely agree that proper training is critical to avoid mistakes with biohazard protocols. For example, take the case of a newcomer in a biology lab who is assigned to sterilize re-useable pipettes that have been used for non-pathogenetic but… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Feeling Safer?" – 5 months, 4 weeks ago
I agree, after learning about verification and validation this week, I’ve gained so much knowledge about the safety and reliability of the medical devices we use. It definitely makes me feel much more confident in its safety and reliability. Verification… Read more»
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pmd5 posted a new topic "Impact of customer feedback on design inputs" – 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Customer feedback is a very critical part of the design input process, yet sometimes difficult to gather and put into concrete design specifications. How do design teams prioritize customer feedback in the development of a product, let’s say, in cases where demands may be considered ambiguous or conflicting? Can customer feedback ever become too …[Read more]
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pmd5 posted a new topic "The Relationship Between Verification and Validation" – 5 months, 4 weeks ago
While verification ensures that the design meets the specifications, and validation ensures it meets the user needs, there can be times when these two processes will run into each other and overlap. Do you think verification and validation can be conducted simultaneously, or should they always remain separate? What challenges might… Read more»…
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Design control and risk management" – 6 months, 1 week ago
Design control is a sensitive and important task in medical device manufacturing companies. The protocol to undergo design control and review can be considered a milestone in meeting regulatory norms and standards. This helps with product failure, rejection, mall function,… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Benefits of Software Validation" – 6 months, 1 week ago
Enhanced Data Security and Patient Privacy: Likewise FDA, medical companies have to follow HIPAA regulations. If the device is connected to a software operation, software validation protects the patient’s sensitive and personal information. Software validation and authentication guards prevent patients’… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Corporate Responsibility?" – 6 months, 1 week ago
Medical device manufacturing companies have more crucial and sensitive responsibilities than other corporate sectors. Medical devices have a direct impact on the health and wellness of society. Despite medical companies abiding by FDA or ISO standards, new or small companies… Read more»
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pmd5 posted a new topic "Ethical Challenges of AI in Clinical Trials" – 6 months, 1 week ago
What ethical issues come up when using artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical trials, especially regarding how participants are chosen, how data is analyzed, and keeping patient information private? How do these issues affect the reliability of the trial results and… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Benefits for Patients in Clinical Research" – 6 months, 1 week ago
Payment gives recognition to the participants’ time and risks, which enhances the recruitment process, and boosts diversity. On the other hand, ethical concerns regarding coercion arise. Financial incentives may lead the most vulnerable people to participate in studies for the… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Double Blind Vs Single blind Study" – 6 months, 1 week ago
A double-blind study design is crucial in clinical trials to eliminate biases that can distort results. The fact that a single-blind study reduces participant bias does not account for the influence of the investigators themselves. If the researchers are aware… Read more»
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pmd5 posted a new topic "Building marketing trust in medical devices: healthcare providers vs patients" – 6 months, 2 weeks ago
In healthcare, where there are many strict rules and regulations. For doctors, providing clear evidence-based data on safety and effectiveness is key. Patients need easy-to-understand communication that explains how the device benefits them. Transparency is crucial as being open about… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "Difference between Product Development and Product Management" – 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I would say, product development focuses on creating new products through research and innovation and mainly turning ideas into real solutions or prototypes that meet one’s customer needs. On the other hand, product management looks over a product’s life cycle… Read more»
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pmd5 replied to the topic "How Sales and Marketing Works" – 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I agree that sales and marketing are fantastic fields for people who enjoy working with people. Although I haven’t directly worked in these areas, I see how essential they are for any business. marketing creates brand awareness through various channels,… Read more»
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