When your company is developing software for a medical device, regulatory standards can hinder your ability to launch more timely updates unless you plan carefully. This is especially true for software that is considered part of your device by FDA standards (for example, software that is necessary to complete a procedure). This type of software […]
Prioritizing Accessibility
Would it make sense to build something that a quarter of the population couldn’t use? The answer might seem intuitive, yet that’s what happens when you develop an application that doesn’t take accessibility into account. The CDC states that up to 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have some type of disability, so it’s […]
Why Coding Standards Are Essential For Success
If you’re going to build a new house, you want the satisfaction of knowing that it will be done safely and effectively. You don’t want to worry that the foundation is uneven, or the beams are in the wrong places, or the electrical isn’t installed properly. You want to enjoy every minute in your new […]
Security Essentials
With new cyberthreats happening everyday, a vigilant approach to security is a necessary part of any project. Security is part of every layer of the development process, including the following: Since vulnerabilities can occur in every layer, it’s important to test in each of those areas as well. Covering the basics It’s important to note […]
App Usability in Medical Device Design for Patients, Physicians, and Product Engineers
Product usability is a critical factor in the success of any medical device, both commercially and clinically. Still, not everyone realizes how much goes into making a product more intuitive. We recently had the chance to sit down with Jose Bohorquez, president of Bold Type, to discuss our outlooks for the medical device industry as […]
Keeping the Vision for Your Product in a Hard Economy
If your budget gets cut back, what can you do to stay focused on the purpose behind your product? In medtech, companies aren’t creating pointless products. These devices and technologies are meant to improve patient care. Purpose doesn’t make a medical device exempt from the laws of economics, though. Here are some thoughts on how […]
Your Spreadsheet Is Holding You Back
I love spreadsheets, too. They work. They really do… until they don’t. Spreadsheets Are Awesome Can we take a moment to appreciate what Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers, and all the other spreadsheet software out there can do for us? They help us with financial tracking and calculations, but that’s only a fraction of […]
Automation Essentials
A development pipeline automates your testing process and gives your app the best opportunity to deploy successfully. There are simply some tasks that are better for computers to do. Humans are fallible and can take longer to accomplish rudimentary tasks. Besides, if you could set up your testing process once upfront, wouldn’t you want to […]
