Embedded Technologies For Medical Device Design
Today many medical devices include a computer, as shown in the 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 compute power have driven the computer design to the high-performance chips as used in cell-phones and PDAs. The problem is 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 forces 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.
Eurotech offers you a better way. We can deliver to you an "Application Ready" subsystem based on the latest components and OS so you can develop your application quickl,y and get through approval and to market early in the component lifecycle.
You can focus on your application.
Past that, we can maintain FDA mandated controls on the BoM (bill of material) so 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, Eurotech can work with you to extend the product lifetime years to meet your demands.
Interested in how we could help you? Contact us.
