Validation and Regulatory

Iterative, Vigilant, Successful
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Our team’s vast knowledge of domestic and international regulations and standards provides an advantage. With razor sharp focus on use related risk, we can help lead to market approved solutions that are user friendly, safe, and effective.



01

User Research

  • Contextual Inquiry
  • Ethnography
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • Generative Co-Creation
02

Concept Development

  • UX/UI Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Information Design
  • Packaging & Labeling
03

Concept Execution

  • CAD Design
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Early Feasibility
  • Appearance & Usability Models
04

Testing & Evaluation

  • Usability Studies
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Ergonomic Evaluation
  • User Preference
05

Validation & Regulatory

  • Validation Testing
  • Usability Engineering Documentation
  • Regulatory Support

Usability Engineering Process

We will guide you through the Usability Engineering Process, from identifying real-world user needs and intended requirements to refining user interfaces through iterative design improvements. Our team will conduct usability testing to ensure your product is intuitive, efficient, and satisfying for users to interact with.



  • User
    Research

    • Gap Analysis
    • Contextual Inquiry
    • User Needs
    • Use Scenarios
    • Similar Products
    • Known Usability Issues
  • Requirements
    Definition

    • Usability Engineering Plan
    • Use Specification
    • Task Analysis
    • uFMEA/URRA
    • Design Requirements
    • User Interfaces Specification
    • Risk Control Measures
  • Iterative
    Design

    • Brainstorming & Ideation
    • Define Key Performance Indicators
    • Down-Selection
    • Concept Refinement
    • Detail Design
    • Prototyping
    • Labeling & Packaging
    • Information Design
    • Training Materials
    • Mitigation Implementation
  • Verification
    Testing

    • Acceptance Criteria
    • Formative Evaluation

    New risk found?

    Yes No

    Risk mitigated?

    No Yes
  • Validation
    Testing

    • Acceptance Criteria
    • Summative Evaluation
    • Residual Risk Analysis

    Is overall residual risk acceptable?

    No Yes
  • Regulatory
    Submission

    • Human Factors Engineering Summary Report
    • Design History File
    • Regulatory Application Package

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Regulations & Standards

The Battelle HCD Team upholds strict adherence to regulations and standards established by domestic and international governing bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to ensure medical device products are safe and effective for the intended users in the intended use environments.

We actively monitor regulatory updates, conduct thorough risk assessments, and enforce stringent ISO 13485 quality control measures. By prioritizing regulatory requirements, companies can effectively mitigate risks, prevent costly penalties, and ultimately deliver safe and effective products to consumers.

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Usability Regulatory Guidance


Our team's deep industry knowledge and vigilant monitoring of regulations set us apart. From international medical device design to Department of Defense, government, commercial, and transportation/aeronautics, we offer unparalleled expertise to help your device meet diverse regulatory landscapes.

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