Key Takeaways From the 2022 HFES International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care
Our Human Factors Research & Design (HFR&D) team summarizes highlights from this year's Human Factors in ergonomics in healthcare symposium. Learn more at Emergo by UL.
Estimating the Likelihood of a Use Error: Part 1
We consider likelihood versus severity as useful estimates of use errors. Learn more about human factors engineering (HFE) and usability issues at Emergo by UL.
Considerations for Post-HF Validation Design Changes
Emergo by UL's Human Factors Research & Design team provides recommendations for when manufacturers make changes to the designs of their medical devices.
Wiklund's Perspective: IFU Designers Helping Us Get Through the Pandemic
A look at how high-quality instructions for use drive positive user experiences with at-home COVID-19 and related testing. Learn more at Emergo by UL's Human Factors Research & Design.
Don’t Let Software Bugs Stand in Your Way
How to approach software bug issues in the context of human factors validation and usability studies.
The Pursuit of Product Excellence Applies to Packages, Too
Healthcare and medical product developers should include package design in their product development efforts. Learn more at Emergo by UL's Human Factors Research & Design division.
Let’s Mix Things Up! Innovations in Reconstitution Technologies
Emergo by UL's Human Factors Research & Design (HFR&D) division shines a spotlight on developing technologies for reconstitution of lyophilized drugs. Learn about design considerations to reduce occurrence of use errors and make combination products more a
Five Design Tips for Non-Designers
Key tips for manufacturers and developers unfamiliar with common design principles. Learn more about human factors research, usability and design for medical devices, IVDs and combination products at Emergo by UL.
Mitigating the Risk Posed by Open and Obvious Hazards
"Open and obvious" use risks in medical products still warrant design efforts that mitigate these risks. Learn more about human factors engineering, design and usability issues at Emergo by UL.
Choosing the Right Tissue Model for Medical Procedure Simulation
Selecting appropriate human body surrogates and substitute materials is important for accurate medical device, IVD and combination product usability testing and evaluation.