Medical Device Courses | sameer-rana | Activity

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Avoiding Tunnel Vision" -

Mon, 03 May 2021 00:10:19 -0400

From the four simulations in this class, I have learned that the occurrence of tunnel vision can lead a group to not complete a simulation in time. The reason for this is that the group will continue to propose tests… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "How was this class helpful" -

Sun, 02 May 2021 09:04:24 -0400

I believe this class is helpful in exposing students to the methods, processes, and roles in which projects are completed in the medical device industry. Therefore, I believe this class as well as the medical device development class are both… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Engineer vs. Manager" -

Sun, 02 May 2021 03:48:04 -0400

As someone who is both graduating and transitioning to a job in industry this month, I have extensively pondered upon the desired progression of my career. Similar to prior posts, I would agree that I would like to work a… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Let's Be Motivated!!!" -

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 01:38:14 -0400

As mentioned in the lecture, one important thing to do is to ensure that no event occurs that would de-motivate any member of the team. With the lecture mentioning low performing coworkers being a major de-motivator, an initial step would… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Skills Learned in this Class" -

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:27:22 -0400

Two important lessons I learned from this course was the impact the planning stage had on the completion of a project and the importance of interpersonal skills. As for the planning stage, I learned how an inadequate consideration of this… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Why do people work?" -

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:04:28 -0400

Personally, the results presented in this lecture were not surprising to me as I have heard similar remarks from coworkers. In addition, my greatest motivators are also the top two factors listed in the results. From my prior experiences, my… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Scope creep....when your project changes" -

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:12:35 -0400

While working as a research assistant at a lab on campus, I experienced scope creep while developing a custom motion capture system for a gait analysis. The project involved the use of inertial measurement unit sensors to record the real-time… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Organizational structure" -

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:52:33 -0400

The occurrence of a team member being placed on another project was something I experienced while working as an intern for a medical device manufacturing company. Due to the pandemic, the company I was working for had switched many interns… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Changining staff" -

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:24:14 -0400

The possibility of an employee changing roles is a factor that should be taken into consideration when adding slack to project schedules. Nonetheless, methods to manage this occurrence include ensuring that the tasks performed by an employee that is leaving… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Missing Milesons" -

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:56:28 -0400

In terms of completing tasks to meet milestones, the monitoring and controlling process should be occurring throughout the same time. The reason for this is that comparisons with a baseline provides feedback on whether a project is continuing as desired… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Gantt chart" -

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:43:30 -0400

The occurrence of multiple overlapping tasks going on in parallel helps increase the productivity of a project. If a task is not constrained by any requirements, then its completion in parallel with other tasks helps ensure projects can be completed… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Team Development" -

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:28:51 -0400

As mentioned in prior posts, the occurrence of absences or vacations should be considered while developing a project schedule. Therefore, team members should take the initiative to express future requests for vacation time in advance. Correspondingly, project managers should take… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Closing Phase" -

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:16:49 -0400

I agree with @am2343 that it is important that all documents such as the design history file be effectively documented and stored during the closing phase. The reason for this is that it may need to be referred to in… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Cost Analysis of Project" -

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:20:39 -0400

For my capstone project, my team and I had initially determined a budget of $110 for the development of our project. Unfortunately, our project ended up going over budget because we made the error of accounting for only a small… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Importance of Logging Work" -

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:34:57 -0400

From my experience working in a lab on campus, I have seen firsthand the benefits of logging work while working on research projects. In my case, I came to this realization after having to pause work on one project to… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Project failure" -

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 03:15:12 -0400

In my opinion, projects fail due to a combination of varying reasons such as those mentioned in the forum question. Nonetheless, I believe a major contributing factor to project failure is inadequate preparation, brainstorming, and market research during the planning… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Unexpected Time Delays - miniSim" -

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:03:03 -0400

In the case of this mini-Sim, I believe it is not worth it to increase the project risk by decreasing the duration time of the animal studies. Since this is a medical product that will be used to treat bone… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Scope Creep" -

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:17:26 -0400

In my opinion, scope creep can be prevented by taking the time and initiative to form a well-defined and researched scope with increased input from project members during the initiation of the project. This can mitigate delays later in the… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Experience Breaking Down A Project" -

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:11:58 -0500

A project I was involved in while working in a lab on campus was divided into three separate categories to construct a work breakdown structure. The goal of this project was to develop a wireless motion capture system using inertial… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: The critical path" -

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 03:03:12 -0500

An example of this was something that I encountered while working on my capstone project. Our project consisted of the use of two force-sensitive resistor (FSR) sensors to provide inputs to scroll through a menu in a smartphone app we… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Dealing with failures" -

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 02:15:30 -0500

In my opinion, the most efficient strategy to deal with failures in such scenarios is to brainstorm potential causes. With a list of potential causes compiled, the members of the team can then assess and rule out those with the… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Work Breakdown Structure" -

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 02:04:35 -0500

The creation of a work breakdown structure (WBS) is a crucial step to list out and determine the tasks required to complete specific categories related to a project. Therefore, in contrast to prior posts, the WBS does not contain relationships… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Estimating Project Timeline" -

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 01:19:46 -0500

In terms of effectively estimating the duration time of tasks, I believe many factors should be considered to ensure an efficient usage of time. One factor would be to reference similar tasks in prior projects and assess both the time… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Missing a Milestone Experience" -

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:26:36 -0500

While working on our capstone project, my team and I missed our milestone of having our project be completely functional for our first demonstration to our project advisors. Our original plan was to have the system fully functioning and utilize… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: What are the PM elements in your company?" -

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 03:14:22 -0500

As an intern for a medical device manufacturing company, I was able to see the impact enterprise environmental factors played on the ability of the company to initiate and work on projects. For starters, due to the small size of… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Risk Management impact" -

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:46:51 -0500

While risks can be associated with a negative connotation, the application of risk management during a project is a positive contribution. For starters, as mentioned in the lecture, risk management can be a crucial factor that determines whether a project… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Benefits of this course" -

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:11:14 -0500

Personally, I believe Dr. Simon’s courses are immensely helpful in providing students with no industry experience an overview of what to expect. For example, prior to taking medical device development during my undergraduate, my knowledge on the different roles in… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Tests for validation and verification phase" -

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 03:25:18 -0500

While working as an intern for a medical device manufacturing company, I was able to assist project engineers in both the development of methods to assemble components and verification tests. As for verification tests on components being assembled, many of… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Experiments" -

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:04:22 -0500

In my opinion, I believe the most effective method for resolution is to initially brainstorm as many possibilities as to what caused the experiment to fail. Followed by some research on each suggestion, I believe each potential cause of failure… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Simulations" -

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 19:23:36 -0500

From my experience working with my group, I believe we were able to not only effectively communicate our ideas, but also get our assignment submitted in a timely manner working remotely. I would have to agree with Dr. Simon’s reply… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Product Life Cycle" -

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 02:47:19 -0500

I would agree that most products will follow this life cycle to maturity and then decline in demand. In reference to prior posts that mentioned essential products such as corn and sugar, I believe they too follow this path, but… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Experience with Project Organizations" -

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:23:57 -0500

During a prior internship at a contract – based medical device manufacturing and assembly company, I experienced working under a functional organization. As a member of the new product development team, I worked alongside project engineers on the development and… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Market Place Condition Pos. or Neg." -

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:11:09 -0500

Since a company has limited resources and time to invest, its goal is to assess which projects have the potential to yield a maximal return on investment by taking factors such as competition into consideration. Therefore, in terms of the… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Projects of all types" -

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:16:53 -0500

This question reminds me of the principle by Daniel Goleman that success is based on 70% interpersonal skills and 30% technical knowledge. While I agree with many prior posts that skills such as interpersonal skills and knowledge of the PDCA… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Global Teams disrupted by Catastrophe" -

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:41:53 -0500

As an intern for the new product development team at a contract medical device manufacturing company, the impact of this was something that I was able to see firsthand. A project that I was working on with the team required… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Project Manager Skills" -

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:46:26 -0500

Two skills that I believe a project manager needs to succeed is to be proactive and be able to effectively make decisions. In terms of being proactive, I agree with a prior post that this enables the project manager to… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Covid-19 Disruption to Project Management" -

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 03:07:02 -0500

Due to COVID – 19, I have experienced the disruptions it caused working on projects in both industry and academia. As for industry, I was working as an intern in the spring semester of 2020 for a medical device manufacturing… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Interpersonal skills vs technical knowledge" -

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:09:58 -0500

In terms of the high emphasis on technical skills in the education we receive as biomedical engineering students, I believe it is a worthy investment. Nonetheless, I would agree that there needs to be a reasonable incorporation of projects that… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "How To Avoid Repeated Mistakes in A Project Management Team?" -

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:11:49 -0500

From my experience working on research projects in academia, I believe that ensuring the carryover of lessons learned from prior projects is crucial to increase efficiency and the likelihood of success in ongoing and future projects. The significance of this… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Course conclusion and impressions" -

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 20:14:51 -0500

Since, I am taking this class as an undergraduate in my final year, I can confidently say that this course was very beneficial for me. Prior to this course, I must admit that my knowledge on the different roles and… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "NDA vs Patents" -

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 09:46:05 -0500

In reference to the first question, I believe an NDA is not a substitute for a patent, but rather a viable solution for circumstances in which a patent is not desirable or cannot be obtained. For example, an NDA may… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Restrictions for physician's gifts" -

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 20:59:21 -0500

In terms of paying for the spouse’s meal, I feel that most doctors today are probably already aware of such restrictions. Therefore, if they do bring their spouse to such a dinner than it should not come to them as… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Forming a Project Team" -

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:41:50 -0500

While forming a project team, the primary characteristic that I would look for in a potential member of the team is their ability to effectively and confidently express information they would like to share. Personally, I feel that communication is… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Organization types of medical devices?" -

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:06:31 -0500

If I were to start a medical device company, I would choose to instate a project- based setup in my company. For starters, a positive of this setup is that information is shared between the people from different departments that… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Your Organizational prference; but why?" -

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 08:31:08 -0500

From the three organizational setups discussed in the lecture, I would prefer to work with or manage the project-based organization followed by the matrix organization as a runner up. For starters, I believe these two are more suitable options over… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "How to run a risk management meeting ?" -

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:31:02 -0500

For starters, I believe it is important to first verify that every individual at the meeting is on the same page about what the project is and a basic idea of what it will entail. Following this, as a project… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Risk management and Labels" -

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:07:57 -0500

In terms of the magnitude of company liabilities for risks associated with misuse of a product by a user, I believe is dependent on the situation at hand. For starters, I believe it is important that the company take the… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "how far is "As Far As Possible"" -

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 21:18:30 -0500

For starters, I believe the inclusion of the non-descriptive statement of “As Far As Possible” is due to the fact that risks can vary greatly depending on the product. For example, any medical product used to make incisions will still… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Customer Needs and Design Input" -

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:54:03 -0500

I believe the advantage of separating the two documents is that it helps break down the project and makes it easier to conceptualize. Since the DID is the first document following the PDF and DDP that goes more into listing… Read more»

sameer-rana replied to the topic "Design Transfer" -

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 23:26:34 -0500

In terms of outsourcing the production of a biomedical device, I believe the type of product being made has a major influence on whether this could pose potential pros and cons. For example, if the product is something simple like… Read more»