The ACHIEVE Blog

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Use these 4 steps to define hazardous situations and foreseeable sequence of events failure mode fmea hazard analyis hazardous situation risk assessment risk management Feb 15, 2022

If you are using an FMEA to define sequence of events and hazardous situations relevant for your medical device, you are likely having a difficult time. Here is an easier, more direct way to meet...

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How to Handle the Risk of Delayed Treatment fmea hazard analysis risk analysis risk assessment risk level severity Jan 29, 2022

Should we treat it as a hazard, a hazardous situation or a harm?

A diagnostic device gives a false or invalid result causing a delay in diagnosis and therapy. The software controlling a medical...

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How to Analyze Pre and Post-Mitigation Risk Levels fmea hazard analysis risk assessment risk level Jan 23, 2022

You are developing a new implantable medical device to facilitate a less-invasive surgical procedure compared to your current legacy medical device. How do you analyze and document both...

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