This two-day workshop has been designed specifically for product developers who want to incorporate human factors testing into their product development, or need to provide the regulators with specific usability data for their device
12-13 Feb 2019
& 25-26 Sep 2019
GBP 1,499 1,299 *
EUR 2,099 1,819 *
USD 2,338 2,026 *
* When you book before 21 Dec
This two-day workshop has been designed specifically for product developers who want to incorporate human factors testing into their product development, or need to provide the regulators with specific usability data for their device. The format for the day will be interactive with the presenter sharing his experiences as a specialist with extensive knowledge and understanding of the requirements of IEC 62366 and FDA Human Factors Guidance. There will be questions posed for discussion and delegates will work through some of the key aspects of performing a successful human factors study
By attending this seminar you will:
This seminar will be beneficial to those working in the following areas:
Welcome and introductions
Guidance, standards and the law – what MUST be done
How to provide the regulators with specific usability data for your device
Starting at the right place
Combination products
How to pass the validation study
Setting up a HF study – who are your users?
Testing the right product
Simulated use environments
Labelling, packaging and the instructions for use
Training considerations
Frequent versus worst case scenarios
Richard Featherstone
Richard Featherstone is Research Director, Life and Health Sciences, Europe, Emergo by UL, and previously Managing Director of Medical Device Usability Limited, a specialist human factors consultancy that works exclusively with new and emerging medical technologies. He has been designing and conducting human factors studies for over 10 years, and his experience includes a wide range of drug delivery technologies including inhalers, auto-injectors, nasal sprays and associated devices such as tele-health systems. He and the MDU team regularly test in the US, UK, Europe and Australia and undertake formative and summative testing for some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and medical device companies as well as small start-ups. Based in Cambridge, Richard set up and grew MDU into one of Europe’s largest specialist medical HF consultancies. Over 10 years of testing has meant that Richard has built a considerable body of knowledge of the practical aspects of designing, undertaking and reporting of both types of testing.
Richard Featherstone
Richard Featherstone, Human Factors Director of Medical Device Usability Limited, a specialist human factors consultancy that works exclusively with new and emerging medical technologies. He has been designing and conducting human factors studies for over 10 years, and his experience includes a wide range of drug delivery technologies including inhalers, auto-injectors, nasal sprays and associated devices such as tele-health systems. He and the MDU team regularly test in the US, UK, Europe and Australia and undertake formative and summative testing for some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and medical device companies as well as small start-ups. Based in Cambridge, MDU has grown rapidly to become Europe’s largest specialist medical HF consultancy with clients around the world. Over 10 years of testing has meant that Richard has built a considerable body of knowledge of the practical aspects of designing, undertaking and reporting of both types of testing.
| 12-13 Feb 2019 | ||||
| 12-13 Feb 2019 | Cavendish Hotel, London | GBP 1,499.00 EUR 2,099.00 USD 2,338.00 + VAT @ 20.00% |
GBP 1,299.00 EUR 1,819.00 USD 2,026.00 Until 21 Dec |
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| 25-26 Sep 2019 | ||||
| 25-26 Sep 2019 | Rembrandt Hotel, London | GBP 1,499.00 EUR 2,099.00 USD 2,338.00 + VAT @ 20.00% |
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“Really great overview, could be more detailed but would require more time. Richard gets an A+”
Matthew Gottschalk, Director of Human Factors - Europe, Worrell
“Very informative, clearly giving in depth and suitable info ”
Emily Clements, Market Research, Nemaura Pharma Ltd
“Speaker was very responsive to specific questions, which I appreciated”
Andrea Fernandes, Manager, Integrated Care Strategy, Portal Instruments
“All good - content and instruction ”
Herve Pacaud, Business Development Director, Aptar France SAS
“The course content is very relevant for anyone who is a beginner (like myself) in HF studies, the presentation style was informal and relaxed which helped the attendees to take part and there was plenty of useful audience participation”
Valerie Joynson, Scientific Assessor, MHRA
“Very good, well presented and met my expectations - adapted to non-expert”
Claire Jahan, Market Intelligence, APTAR FRANCE SAS
“Very good, pace right and a good refresher ”
Joe Neale, Director, Technical Development, Provensis Ltd, a BTG International Group Company