by Alexander Fenkiw | Dec 30, 2022 | Unkategorisiert
If you are developing software that qualifies as a medical device under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), validation is one of the most critical issues. Successful validation of your software is an absolute prerequisite for bringing your medical device to market....
by Alexander Fenkiw | Nov 10, 2022 | medical-software-whitepaper, Unkategorisiert
Anyone involved in the development of software medical devices is certainly no stranger to the term “Quality management system” (QMS). You may also have heard of ISO 13485 in this context. ISO 13485 is a standard that defines the requirements for a quality...
by Alexander Fenkiw | May 3, 2022 | Unkategorisiert
Attention manufacturers of electronic aids, implants and DiGA! From mid-2024, a new legal requirement will apply to improve interoperability between medical devices and digital health applications (DiGA) approved by the BfArM: §374a SGB V Specifically, this involves...
by Alexander Fenkiw | Jan 24, 2022 | Unkategorisiert
“Clinical evaluation? No problem!” “A doctor was recently interviewed in the Süddeutsche Zeitung! She clearly stated that mindfulness apps help with depression. We can refer to that, can’t we?” Unfortunately, it’s not that simple....
by Alexander Fenkiw | Jun 18, 2021 | Unkategorisiert
What is the point of a DiGA if it does not improve patients’ lives? There is none! This is why DiGAs are only justified when their positive supply effect has been proven. Only then do you have a chance of being permanently included in the BfArM register....
by Malte Bucksch | Sep 17, 2020 | Unkategorisiert
IEC 62304 specifies processes and activities that you must observe when developing software as a medical device. It places specific requirements on how you must develop and maintain your software. This applies both to stand-alone software (e.g. medical apps) and to...