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Why Usability Matters

Global Medical Device Podcast · 24 Nov 2021 · 25m · Episode 237

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Michaela Kauer-Franz, CEO of Custom Medical, joins host Jon Speer to discuss the critical role of usability engineering in medical device development. They define the distinction between formative evaluations, which guide design direction, and summative evaluations, which prove safety with production units. Kauer-Franz highlights common industry mistakes, such as starting usability testing too late or relying solely on key opinion leaders rather than the broader user base.

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