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Internet of Things & Cyber Risk

Dec 2, 2015 | Innovation, Medical Device, Physicians

The Internet of Things (IoT) creates many opportunities for medical device makers. But if it’s connected, it can be hacked. Forward thinkers in the industry are examining the growing threat of cyber security and how it impacts product safety and viability. Let’s see...

The Odds of Being Drafted: NFL Players vs Surgeons

Nov 26, 2015 | Physicians

Pro Life - Surgeons Vs. NFL Players Written by Dr. Aaron Ali, Founding Partner and CEO of MedtoMarket Consulting, Inc The probability of playing in the National Football League is about 0.09% for a high school football player. If the player makes it to the college...

Medical Device Risk Management – Part 2

Nov 18, 2015 | Bioskills Lab, Medical Device

In our last post, we covered medical device risk management and how it relates to users, reimbursement, the FDA, and sub-components. In this article, we continue the discussion based on assembly, funding, patent, and supply chain factors. We’ll also touch upon missed...

Medical Device Risk Management – Part 1

Nov 13, 2015 | Bioskills Lab, Medical Device, Physicians

A robust medical device risk management strategy greatly increases the possibility of success. It’s not enough to say, “My product is safe.” What about the risks of product acceptance? How about assembly risk? In this part 1 of 2 articles, we explore user acceptance,...

Managing Medical Device Change Control

Nov 2, 2015 | Medical Device, Physicians

Medical device change control can be as critical to your company as when you first launched your product. Prudent manufacturers can meet all requirements without an excessive drain on resources. The key remains in proper situational and risk analysis. Three Types Of...

Bundled Healthcare and Medical Devices

Oct 23, 2015 | Healthcare, Medical Device

Bundled Healthcare Packages - Are You Ready? One of the biggest game changers in healthcare reform is bundled care packages. This new form of medical service packaging/payment will impact every stakeholder, including the medical device manufacturer. Are you properly...

Who’s Doing Your Medical Technology Assessment?

Oct 16, 2015 | Bioskills Lab, Medical Device, Physicians

For medical device or product manufacturers, knowing the expectations of actual end users can make or break a product's future. Unfortunately, many companies attempt to predict reactions rather than objectively testing them. This can lead to lost resources and even...