Design of Biomedical Devices and Systems

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design
Fundamental Design Tools
Design Management, Documentation, and Reporting
Product Definition
Product Documentation
Product Development
Computer-Aided Design
Human Factors Issues
Industrial Design
Biomaterials and Materials Selection
Safety Engineering: Devices and Processes
Prototyping and Testing
Quality Control and Improvement, Reliability, and Liability
The Food and Drug Administration
Licensing, Patents, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets
Premarket Testing and Validation
System Testing
Regulations Tracking
Manufacturing and Quality Control
Product Issues
Professional Issues
Miscellaneous Issues
Design Case Studies
Future Design Issues
Appendix 1 Chi Square Table
Appendix 2 Percent Rank Tables
Appendix 3 40 Inventive Principles, Engineering Parameters, and Conflict Matrix
Appendix 4 Glossary
Index


Specifically designed as an introductory text for students in biomedical design tracks or as a hands-on reference for those entering the field. Introduces new concepts in hardware and software design, including the use of computer-aided tools to predict and document safety-related design issues."