Human Factors Evaluation Checklist for Medical Device 510(k) Approval

A structured checklist to guide Human Factors Engineering (HFE) considerations for medical device submissions.

Executive Summary

Regulatory Imperative

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Strategic Advantage

User Experience & Patient Safety

Financial Payoff & ROI

Competitive Advantage

Conclusion & Recommendations

References

IDTitleSourceDescription
12Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical DevicesFDA GuidelinesFinal guidance document (2016) emphasizing the importance of HFE in medical device safety and regulatory submissions.
13Content of Human Factors Information in Medical Device Marketing SubmissionsFDA Guidance DraftDraft guidance outlining required HFE data for 510(k) submissions.
14Human Factors: An Investment that Pays for ItselfMPO ArticleDiscusses the financial benefits and strategic advantages of robust human factors evaluations in medical device development.
15Cost Implications of Medical Device RecallsPubMed AnalysisAnalyzes the financial impact of product recalls attributed to design issues related to human factors.
16FDA and IEC 62366: usability Standards for Medical DevicesAAMI ResourcesCovers international standards and regulatory requirements for human factors engineering in medical device development.