Arrotek has won an award at the 2021 Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards: Best Medical Device Design & Development Specialists – ROI. The Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards are run by Global Health & Pharma. The annual awards highlight innovation and outstanding levels of performance. Richard McLoughlin from Arrotek, said: “We are thrilled to have won this … Arrotek Wins Best Medical Device Design Specialist Award
Sligo is the base of our operations here at Arrotek. We moved into a new purpose-built facility in 2019 following a significant investment, and we are part of a strong and growing medical device industry in Ireland’s northwest. Why Sligo, though? What is Sligo like, and what does it have to offer? These are questions … Why Sligo – Living, Working, and Doing Business in the Northwest of Ireland
In a previous blog, we gave an overview of human factors engineering and how it relates to medical device product design. It is primarily about anticipating potential user errors and making adjustments to the product’s design to reduce the risk of those errors from occurring. The primary objective is to improve safety, but human factors … Human Factors Engineering Process Overview
In product design, designing a product that works on the engineer’s bench or desk is not enough. You also have to consider real-world factors, such as who will be using the product, their level of expertise or knowledge, and the situation or environment where the product will be used. In medical device product design, it … An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering in Medical Device Design
Last month, the Government published its Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect. At Arrotek, this code of practice is something we fully support. Throughout our 16 years in business, we have recognised the importance of relaxation and rest during personal time for all members of the Arrotek team. Today, all employees are encouraged … Workplace Wellbeing at Arrotek: The Right to Disconnect
Sligo medical device companies Arrotek Medical, Ward Automation, and Verus Metrology have come together to provide sponsorship for Irish middle-distance runner, John Travers. John aims to make it onto the Irish Olympic team to compete in the 5,000 metres long-distance track event in Japan in July/August. John said: “It is absolutely brilliant getting this support. … Sligo MedTech Companies Sponsor Irish Olympic Hopeful John Travers
If you have an idea for a new medical device and want to sell that product in the US, you will need approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many of the products submitted to the FDA for clearance use the 510(k) regulatory approval process. What is a 510(k) submission? What types of devices … What is an FDA 510(k) Submission
At Arrotek, we ran another virtual Sports and Social Club event during March to promote Spring fitness. We split up into four teams to compete in a challenge to see who could walk, run, and cycle the furthest. Team Carrowmore came out on top covering 931km during the month. Congratulations to them and everyone who … Arrotek Team Covers Over 3,360km in March Fitness Initiative
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You will probably work with a design partner to develop your idea for a new medical device. They will handle the design process, bringing the concept through to the initial prototype and then final prototype stage, ready for you to move to the next stage of your business plan. There are things that you can … Top Tips to Ensure a Successful Medical Device Design Process
