Mitigating Risk in Medical Device Design: A Practical Guide
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Mitigating Risk in Medical Device Design: A Practical Guide

Insight into embedding risk-first thinking in medical device development.

Risk management is foundational in medical device design–not an afterthought. VSI Technologies guides engineering teams through ISO 14971-aligned processes to ensure safer devices, streamlined approvals, and robust market access.Core Principles

  • Hazard Analysis: Identifying potential failures at each design phase
  • Risk Evaluation: Severity and probability scoring
  • Control Measures: Design, process, and labeling options
  • Risk-Benefit Documentation per FDA and EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)Architecture

VSI embeds risk traceability into PLM and ALM systems, enabling automatic updates and audit-ready reporting.Benefits

  • 30% faster risk submission turnaround
  • 20% fewer responsive design changes post-approval

Conclusion

Don't wait–build risk recognition into every engineering decision. VSI empowers clients to deliver safer medical devices with speed and assurance.

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