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Explore our latest articles, case studies and expert perspectives on the medical device industry. 

Checklist with 10 key points for ISO13485 certification audit success
Checklist with 10 key points for ISO13485 certification audit success
Checklist with 10 key points for ISO13485 certification audit success

10 Critical Tips for Acing Your ISO 13485:2016 Certification Audit

10 Critical Tips for Acing Your ISO 13485:2016 Certification Audit

Aug 26, 2024

Master ISO 13485:2016 certification with ClariMed's expert tips. Enhance your medical device QMS for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

Infographic displaying 5 document control best practices for product development
Infographic displaying 5 document control best practices for product development
Infographic displaying 5 document control best practices for product development

5 Document Control Best Practices That Can Revolutionize Your Product Development

5 Document Control Best Practices That Can Revolutionize Your Product Development

Aug 15, 2024

Explore 5 document control best practices to enhance product development. Learn how to streamline operations, improve compliance, and revolutionize your quality management process.

Illustration of KUPS process identifying use errors in medical devices
Illustration of KUPS process identifying use errors in medical devices
Illustration of KUPS process identifying use errors in medical devices

Uncovering Use Errors via a Known Use Problem Summary (KUPS)

Uncovering Use Errors via a Known Use Problem Summary (KUPS)

Apr 10, 2023

Known Use Problem Summary: A crucial tool for identifying and mitigating medical device use-related risks.

Comparison chart showing differences in human factors process for medical devices and combination products
Comparison chart showing differences in human factors process for medical devices and combination products
Comparison chart showing differences in human factors process for medical devices and combination products

Medical Devices vs. Combination Products

Medical Devices vs. Combination Products

Jan 31, 2023

Key differences in human factors processes for medical devices vs. combination products: FDA perspective.

FDA logo with document mockup of 2023 labeling guidance
FDA logo with document mockup of 2023 labeling guidance
FDA logo with document mockup of 2023 labeling guidance

2023 FDA Labeling Draft Guidence

2023 FDA Labeling Draft Guidence

Jan 24, 2023

FDA issues draft guidance on dosage labeling for prescription drugs and biologics; comments due 3/14/2023.

Timeline showing formative evaluation stages in medical product design process
Timeline showing formative evaluation stages in medical product design process
Timeline showing formative evaluation stages in medical product design process

Formative Evaluations Series: Early Usability Evaluations to Optimize Medical Product Design

Formative Evaluations Series: Early Usability Evaluations to Optimize Medical Product Design

Jan 3, 2023

Optimize medical device usability: Formative evaluations guide design, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.

Side-by-side comparison of Chinese NMPA and FDA human factors guidance documents
Side-by-side comparison of Chinese NMPA and FDA human factors guidance documents
Side-by-side comparison of Chinese NMPA and FDA human factors guidance documents

New NMPA Human Factors Guidelines for Medical Devices in China: What Manufacturers Need to Know

New NMPA Human Factors Guidelines for Medical Devices in China: What Manufacturers Need to Know

Jul 27, 2022

Comparing NMPA and FDA human factors guidance: Key differences in medical device regulation in China vs US.

Mock-up of updated FDA guidance document for drug and biologic instructions
Mock-up of updated FDA guidance document for drug and biologic instructions
Mock-up of updated FDA guidance document for drug and biologic instructions

Updated FDA Guidance: Drug and Biologic Instructions for Use

Updated FDA Guidance: Drug and Biologic Instructions for Use

Jul 14, 2022

FDA updates drug and biologic IFU guidance: Key changes in content, readability, and usability requirements.

Graph showing correlation between human factors investment and reduction in medical device recalls
Graph showing correlation between human factors investment and reduction in medical device recalls
Graph showing correlation between human factors investment and reduction in medical device recalls

Human Factors Return on Investment Through the Lens of Medical Device Recalls

Human Factors Return on Investment Through the Lens of Medical Device Recalls

Jun 15, 2022

Medical device recalls: Rising trends, financial impacts, and how human factors engineering can mitigate risks.

Flowchart illustrating the process of FDA 483s and warning letters
Flowchart illustrating the process of FDA 483s and warning letters
Flowchart illustrating the process of FDA 483s and warning letters

A Guide to FDA 483s and Warning Letters

A Guide to FDA 483s and Warning Letters

May 31, 2022

FDA inspections, Form 483s, and warning letters: Implications for medical device manufacturers and prevention.

nfographic showing best practices for effective medical device user training
nfographic showing best practices for effective medical device user training
nfographic showing best practices for effective medical device user training

Best Practices for Medical Device User Training

Best Practices for Medical Device User Training

Apr 21, 2021

Medical device user training: Key findings on effective methods for healthcare providers from ClariMed study.

FDA Training Decay Pilot Study - Results & Discussion

FDA Training Decay Pilot Study - Results & Discussion

Jan 21, 2021

FDA-funded study by ClariMed explores training decay in medical device usability. Pilot results show task success varies with training periods.

How Will Brexit Affect the Implementation of Human Factors Engineering for Your Device?

How Will Brexit Affect the Implementation of Human Factors Engineering for Your Device?

Dec 31, 2020

Examine Brexit's impact on medical device usability regulations. Discover key differences between UK and EU requirements for implant information and post-market surveillance under the new MDR.

Diagram showing integration of human factors in combination product development
Diagram showing integration of human factors in combination product development
Diagram showing integration of human factors in combination product development

Applying Human Factors Engineering to Combination Products

Applying Human Factors Engineering to Combination Products

Dec 27, 2020

Key human factors considerations for combination products: Comparing CDER and CDRH FDA guidance.

Mastering FDA Guidelines: Bridging Human Factors Data for Combination Products.

Mastering FDA Guidelines: Bridging Human Factors Data for Combination Products.

Dec 15, 2020

FDA guidance on bridging human factors data for combination products: Analysis and submission tips.

Improving Complaint Management for Medical Devices Under EUAs with Human Factors

Improving Complaint Management for Medical Devices Under EUAs with Human Factors

Apr 27, 2020

A guide to enhancing medical device complaint management through human factors integration. Improve data collection, analysis, and resolution of use-related issues.

FDA COVID-19 EUA Resources

FDA COVID-19 EUA Resources

Apr 14, 2020

A summary of FDA's latest COVID-19 updates, including EUA process, N95 mask reuse, and upcoming town halls on diagnostic tests. Essential info for medical device manufacturers.

FDA Guidance Relating to Clinical Usability Studies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

FDA Guidance Relating to Clinical Usability Studies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 19, 2020

A comprehensive overview of FDA's guidance for clinical trials and usability studies during COVID-19, covering safety measures, protocol changes, and reporting requirements.

FDA Enforcement Policy and Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Face Masks and Respirators

FDA Enforcement Policy and Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Face Masks and Respirators

Feb 4, 2020

A comprehensive overview of FDA's regulatory changes for face masks and respirators in response to COVID-19, including Enforcement Policy and Emergency Use Authorizations.

ISO 14971:2019—Which Changes Impact Human Factors?

ISO 14971:2019—Which Changes Impact Human Factors?

Dec 31, 2019

A comprehensive overview of ISO 14971:2019 updates, focusing on key changes in risk management processes and their impact on human factors engineering for medical devices.

Human Factors Validation Study Guidelines for Medical Devices

Human Factors Validation Study Guidelines for Medical Devices

Dec 23, 2019

A comprehensive overview of the 2016 FDA Human Factors Guidance, covering key requirements for medical device validation testing and submission.

Perceived Quality—What it is and Why it is Important

Perceived Quality—What it is and Why it is Important

Dec 23, 2019

An in-depth look at Human Factors Engineering for FDA submissions and the importance of perceived quality in medical device design, development, and user experience.

Reverse Human Factors Engineering

Reverse Human Factors Engineering

Oct 25, 2019

Discover how Reverse Human Factors Engineering enhances medical device clinical trials by minimizing use errors and tracking human variability for better outcome analysis.

Redefining "Normal Use" for Medical Devices

Redefining "Normal Use" for Medical Devices

Jul 29, 2019

ClariMed proposes a new definition for "Normal Use" in medical device usability, addressing real-world user behaviors and improving usability validation testing methods.

FDA’s Dr. Feng Presents on Do’s and Don’ts for Human Factors Data in CDRH Premarket Submissions

FDA’s Dr. Feng Presents on Do’s and Don’ts for Human Factors Data in CDRH Premarket Submissions

May 14, 2019

Expert advice from FDA's Human Factors Reviewer on improving medical device submissions. Covers risk analysis, validation testing, and addressing FDA feedback.

Medical Device Learnings from the April 2019 IEC Joint Working Group Meeting

Medical Device Learnings from the April 2019 IEC Joint Working Group Meeting

Apr 13, 2019

ClariMed shares key takeaways from the IEC 62366-1:2015 update, covering unintended users, lay vs. professional use, and symbol usage in medical device usability standards.

How to Enhance User Experience of Connected Devices for Digital Health Platforms

How to Enhance User Experience of Connected Devices for Digital Health Platforms

Feb 22, 2019

ClariMed's insights on connected medical devices, digital health applications, and FDA usability requirements from their workshop at the SMi conference in London.

Interview with Jeff Durney, Ambulatory Human Factors Specialist

Interview with Jeff Durney, Ambulatory Human Factors Specialist

Jun 7, 2018

Jeff Durney's perspective on applying aviation safety principles to healthcare, focusing on surgical checklists, training, and safety reporting to improve patient outcomes.

Cognitive Bias in Usability Testing

Cognitive Bias in Usability Testing

Dec 22, 2016

An overview of cognitive bias in usability studies, its potential impact on results, and strategies for identifying and mitigating these subconscious influences.

Cliff Notes: FDA Draft Guidance for Human Factors (2011)

Cliff Notes: FDA Draft Guidance for Human Factors (2011)

Aug 13, 2015

A detailed guide to the FDA's human factors engineering process for medical devices, covering user research, risk analysis, prototyping, testing, and regulatory submission.

The FDA’s 2011 Draft Guidance vs. 2000 Guidance for Human Factors

The FDA’s 2011 Draft Guidance vs. 2000 Guidance for Human Factors

Aug 13, 2015

An in-depth look at how FDA guidance on human factors in medical device design evolved from 2000 to 2011, highlighting key changes and their significant impact on manufacturers.

FDA 2011 Human Factors Draft Guidance vs. IEC 62366-1:2015

FDA 2011 Human Factors Draft Guidance vs. IEC 62366-1:2015

Aug 13, 2015

This post analyzes differences between IEC 62366-1:2015 and FDA's 2011 Human Factors Guidance for medical devices, covering unique aspects of each standard for usability engineering.

Usability Engineering for Medical Devices 101

Usability Engineering for Medical Devices 101

Apr 26, 2015

A comprehensive guide to the 5 key phases of Usability Engineering for medical devices, covering research, risk analysis, testing, validation, and regulatory compliance.

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