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Today many medical devices include a computer, as shown in the above image.

While the Embedded Computer is not core to the value proposition of the device, it is getting more complex. Market demands for connectivity, HIPPA Security, graphics output, lower cost, FMEA analysis and raw computing power have driven the computer design to the high-performance chips as used in cell-phones and PDAs. The problem is that these chips, focused on the consumer market, seldom have the lifetime needed for a Medical Device. By the time the design is done and approvals are issued, the component might be EOL (end-of-life) and require a costly and risky inventory buy to shelf stock.

This creates a problem: Just when market pressure encourages you to stay close to your core technology, you need to divert attention to hardware and software technologies remote from your customer value proposition.

Applied Data Systems offers you a better way.

We can deliver an Application Ready subsystem based on the latest components and OS so you can develop your application quickly, get through approval and to market early in the component lifecycle.

You can focus on your application.

After getting you to market, we can maintain FDA mandated controls on the bill of material (BOM) so that all changes are brought to your attention. Indeed, we can manage the device, its BOM and its low level software for you.

Finally, when and if the components are discontinued by the supplier, Applied Data can work with you to extend the product lifetime years to meet your demands.

For a whitepaper on Medical Device Design, click here or to learn more, contact us.