When designing a medical product, specific challenges occur during the design process and prototyping stages. Because of the nature of the device, keep these considerations in mind throughout the process, including ease of use and compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
STERILIZATION
Sterilization is crucial for parts of devices that come into contact with a patient. The standard thermometer offers a simple solution: a box containing disposable plastic covers for the thermometer needle. However, not all medical devices have or can have a sterilization feature.
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