Introduction In 2026, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and AI-driven diagnostics are the primary drivers of healthcare innovation. However, with the transition to the IEC 62304:2026 updates, compliance is no longer a post-development activity. It requires a “Compliance-as-Code” approach where the medical device software lifecycle (SDLC) is fully automated and audit-ready from day one. […]
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Introduction The IEC 62304 standard provides a framework of processes, activities, and tasks for the lifecycle of medical device software. It doesn’t tell you how to code, but it mandates what you must document and verify to prove that your code won’t harm a patient. The standard covers five main processes: Software Development Process: The […]
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Introduction The core message of AAMI TIR45 is simple: Agile and regulatory rigor are not mutually exclusive. In fact, the document argues that Agile’s focus on small, verified increments can actually improve safety by surfacing defects much earlier than traditional Waterfall methods. To achieve Agile Medical Device Software success, companies must stop viewing documentation as […]
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Introduction The myth that the FDA or EMA requires a “Waterfall” process is dead. The technical information report AAMI TIR45 (Guidance on the use of Agile practices in the development of medical device software) is the definitive bridge. It explains how Agile Medical Device Development meets every requirement of IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 by […]
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Introduction Technical safety in 2026 is driven by Safety by Design. For MedTech and Pharma companies, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is the core methodology used to quantify risk through the Risk Priority Number (RPN)—a product of Severity, Occurrence, and Detection. RPN = Severity \times Occurrence \times Detection The following FMEA software for MedTech […]
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Introduction In a regulated environment, “good intentions” do not count as safety. You must provide objective evidence that every identified hazard has been addressed. Closed-loop traceability is the process of linking a hazard to its mitigation and, crucially, to the evidence that the mitigation works. Without a robust traceability link, a manufacturer cannot prove that […]
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Introduction Traditionally, safety engineering focused on random hardware failures or software bugs. Today, we must account for intentional, malicious acts. Cybersecurity Risk Management is the process of protecting medical systems from unauthorized access or modification. The challenge is that security is dynamic. Unlike a mechanical part with a known wear-and-rate, a software vulnerability can be […]
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Introduction The IEC 60812 standard, titled “Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA and FMECA),” is the international benchmark for systematic failure analysis. While many industries use FMEA, MedTech and Pharma manufacturers rely on IEC 60812 to ensure that their Risk Management compliance is backed by a formally recognized methodology. Adopting this standard means moving beyond […]
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Introduction In common language, “hazard” and “risk” are often used as synonyms. In Life Sciences safety engineering, however, they have distinct, technical definitions that are critical for ISO 14971 Hazard Identification: Hazard: A potential source of harm (e.g., high-voltage electricity, sharp edges, toxic chemicals, or data corruption). Risk: The combination of the probability of occurrence […]
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Introduction At its core, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) asks three fundamental questions: Failure Mode: What could go wrong? Failure Effect: What is the consequence of that failure? Failure Cause: Why would the failure happen (root cause)? In Life Sciences, FMEA is the primary tool for translating abstract hazards into actionable engineering tasks. It […]
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