The Hippocratic Oath and its famous dictum, “First, do no harm” (primum non nocere), have been part of the medical world for centuries, a telling sign of medicine’s long-standing commitment to prioritizing the welfare of the patient.  But what it meant to “first, do no harm” back in the day when care was dictated almost […]

In emergency medicine, minutes matter. But behind every “rapid response” clinical innovation is years of disciplined systems thinking, engineering rigor, and regulatory foresight. One of the most complex challenges facing trauma care today isn’t treatment, it’s access. Plasma, a critical component in emergency transfusions, has traditionally been constrained by freezing, storage, transport logistics, and slow […]

In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical device development, risk management is a fundamental process that ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance. An effective risk management strategy not only identifies potential hazards early but also streamlines development by reducing costly redesigns and regulatory hurdles. Understanding Risk Management Risk management, as defined by ISO 14971, is […]

The 2025 Cybersecurity Checklist from Sunrise Labs provides a clear roadmap for integrating cybersecurity best practices throughout medical device development