Structured content is an important tool for formatting and managing content used across many industries. Companies in the life sciences are beginning to implement structured content authoring to shorten the time it takes to get a product to a patient, improve quality,...
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The New Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the End User: Supporting Usability Through Documentation
The medtech industry is undergoing significant change, from the introduction of the new MDR and the update to ISO 13485, to the growth of home-based healthcare and the uncertainties of Brexit. This post was originally published in November 2017 and updated in March...
Medtec Ireland 2017 Conference: How Documentation Supports Usability
The program for the upcoming Medtec Ireland 2017 Conference (Galway, 4–5 October) reflects the increasing focus on the end user in the medtech industry. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and international regulatory bodies have recently issued various appeals to...
Untap the Value of Medical Technology Documentation
Every stage of the medical technology product lifecycle demands detailed documentation. Does it have to be a headache? This post was originally published in September 2016 and updated in May 2023. Unfortunately, the very mention of the term ‘documentation’ can induce...