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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Advice before signing an NDA" – 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Before signing an NDA, I think it’s important to understand exactly what information you’re agreeing to keep confidential and for how long. NDAs can be helpful for protecting sensitive details, but they can also be risky if you sign without… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Restrictions for physician's gifts" – 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I understand why these rules feel strict, but they are there to prevent any situation that looks like a company is trying to influence a physician’s decisions. Bringing a spouse to a business dinner doesn’t really serve any professional purpose,… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Written Agreement v/s Verbal Agreement" – 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Verbal agreements can be legal, but they are not very reliable because nothing is written down. If a disagreement happens later, it becomes hard to prove what each person said or promised. Verbal and oral agreements mean the same thing,… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Project Management Preferences" – 2 months, 3 weeks ago
In my opinion, being a project manager in a Matrix organization is harder.The PM has to deal with two bosses and constantly negotiate with functional managers for resources. This makes decision-making slow and creates conflicts over priorities.In a Project-based organization,… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Forming a Project Team" – 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I would choose members based on their skills and how much they can contribute to the project. Working with people you know well can be comfortable, but it’s not always the best choice if they don’t have the right expertise…. Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Design Controls vs Project Management — Why Do We Keep Mixing Them Up?" – 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I think project teams struggle to integrate Design Controls with Project Management because the two systems are usually treated separately and handled by different groups.Design Controls get more attention because they are required by the FDA, so teams naturally focus… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Risk Management" – 3 months ago
Implementing a risk management device assessment for medical device helps identify potential hazards early, reducing the chance of device failure or patient harm. A clear risk management plan outlines which risks are acceptance and how will be handled, making the… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Hazard, Hazardous, Harm" – 3 months ago
As an example of a hazard in would be electrical hazard in a hospital can occur when a patient monitoring device has a faulty power cable. the hazard is the damage cable itself . The hazardous situation happens when the… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "To risk manage or not to risk manage?" – 3 months ago
Risk management is a controlled process to identify and reduce potential hazards in medical devices. It ensures product safety. Medical devices companies are responsible for managing risks because it protects patients and prevents costly failures. It also helps decide whether… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Customer Needs and Design Input" – 3 months, 1 week ago
The Design Input Document (DID) and Design Specification Document (DSD) are both important for developing a medical device, but they serve different purposes. The DID provides a broad overview of the product concept, describing what the device should do and… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Design control and risk management" – 3 months, 1 week ago
Design control helps reduce potential risks by ensuring that every stage of the medical device design process is properly planned, reviewed, and documented. It allows teams to identify and address potential issues early, improving safety and performance. By linking risk… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Auditor's view of DHF / DHR" – 3 months, 1 week ago
I haven’t participated in an audit yet. The main difference between DHF and DHR is that The Device History File (DHF) includes all design and development records that show how the medical device was created, verified, and validated to meet… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla posted a new topic "How Many Design Reviews Are Enough?" – 3 months, 2 weeks ago
If ISO and FDA don’t set a required number of design review meetings, how can teams decide when they have done enough reviews? Do you think one review is enough to ensure that a medical device design is safe and… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Validation vs Verification" – 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Verification and validation sound similar, but they mean different things. Verification checks if the product was made right based on the design and requirements. Validation checks if the final product actually meets the user’s or customer’s needs. For example, verification… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Consequences Of Insufficient Design Controls" – 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Without strong design control, medical device can become risky because it helps keep the whole process organized and safe. If it’s not done properly, many problems can happen, like design mistakes or unsafe products reaching patients. For example, if a… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Clinical Trial Roles" – 3 months, 3 weeks ago
If I was involved in clinical research trials I would like to work as a Clinical Research Coordinator. This position seems interesting because coordinators are responsible for organizing the daily activities of a clinical trial and making sure everything runs… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Clinical Trial Participation" – 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I think there are many reasons why people decide to join clinical trials. Some people participate because they want to help advance medical research and make new treatments available for others in the future. Others might join because they have… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Double Blind Vs Single blind Study" – 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I think double-blind studies are important because they make the results fairer and more unbiased. In a single-blind study, only the patient doesn’t know what they are getting, but the doctor does, and that can still affect the results. If… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Mission and Vision statements" – 3 months, 4 weeks ago
A mission statement explains how a company operates and what it aims to achieve in its daily business. It focuses on how the company serves its customers and what values guide its work.A vision statement, on the other hand, describes… Read more»
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Mariam Faragalla replied to the topic "Brand Coloring" – 4 months ago
Branding is one of the most important aspects of marketing because it helps customers recognize and connect with a company. One key element in branding is the use of color, as colors can strongly influence people’s emotions and decisions. They… Read more»
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