Intellectual property (IP) is a high priority consideration when designing a new medical device. If you are outsourcing all or part of the development to a third-party contractor, it’s even more important to take steps to ensure your IP is protected. There are many reasons for this, but one of the most important is that … 6 Tips to Protect Your Intellectual Property When Outsourcing Medical Device Design
Arrotek has made a donation to UNICEF’s Get a Vaccine, Give a Vaccine campaign to help the organisation in its efforts to deliver Covid-19 vaccines to the world’s most vulnerable people. UNICEF’s goal is to help vaccinate two billion people across the globe, with a focus on health workers, vulnerable families, and other high-risk groups. … Arrotek Supports UNICEF’s Get a Vaccine, Give a Vaccine Campaign
Effective catheter design and development are essential to successfully bring your idea for a new device to market. From the earliest stages of concept development through to scaled-up manufacturing, it is a complex process with a range of considerations and potential challenges that can impact success. However, with the right approach and expertise, there are … Catheter Design and Development – Key Considerations to Get Your Product to Market
All medical device design and development projects require effective project management from the start. Watch our video to find out more about our approach to project management here at Arrotek.
The treatment of coronary heart disease has advanced rapidly over recent decades. For example, in patients deemed unsuitable for cardiac surgery, the introduction of percutaneous procedures significantly reduced mortality rates. Further advances in minimally invasive approaches have improved patient outcomes even further. This includes high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), where interventional cardiologists treat extreme cases. … Case Study: Advanced Mechanical Circulatory Support Technologies for High-Risk Coronary Interventions
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
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
