Message from Scott
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Over the entire 20 years of our history, we've had a manufacturing solution attached to our design service. And the reason we do that is simple: It's really important when you launch a new product that you have a tight integration between development and manufacturing - because they need it.
Volumes will be going up and down. The product will evolve as you get feedback from the market. Engineers need to be there to support that process. It makes our clients more comfortable knowing that we love that kind of work instead of merely tolerating it. This issue is all about sharing our expertise and helping make the NPI journey as smooth as possible for our readers.
This issue introduces our first in a series of interviews with successful serial Medtech Entrepreneurs. Geof Auchinleck, CEO of Claris Healthcare, is our first subject. His story is inspiring and informative. Don't miss it!
I'm pleased to introduce our latest client testimonial video. Kenneth Irving, President of Fortitude, shares his philosophy for building trust in client-vendor relationship and his experiences working with StarFish.
As always, thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
Scott Phillips
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MEDTECH + MANUFACTURING INSIGHTS
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Medtech Adventures – Conversations with remarkable medical technology entrepreneurs
Chairman & CEO, Claris Healthcare Inc., Geof Auchinleck has more than 35 years of experience in the medical device field. He is also our first Medtech Adventures subject. We created Medtech Adventure to share the message of successful serial medtech entrepreneurs with a broader audience. In this series, Scott Phillips interviews entrepreneurs about their journey, entrepreneurial successes, and lessons learned.
Geof was part of the Vancouver-based team that built and tested the world’s first robot specifically designed to assist in surgery, then went on to develop a number of other surgical technologies, including surgical tools for laparoscopic surgery, surgical limb positioning, blood sample handling equipment, apparatus for total knee arthroplasty and surgical drapes. He holds 21 US patents for various medical device technologies.
READ MORE AND VIEW GEOF'S VIDEO
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"When we’re sitting in a room it feels like one team working on one project."
Kenneth Irving (‘Irv’), Fortitude President, discusses working with StarFish Medical. Fortitude is focused on concept stage of business development. Rocket Science Health is a private company engaged in the development of medical devices enabling the treatment of mood disorders and neurological diseases.
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First-to-Market vs. robust commercialization: trade-offs, tips, and tactics
By Dana Trousil
Bringing your medical device to market involves a lot of trade-offs. First-to-Market vs. robust commercialization process. Do you launch quickly with a minimum viable product? There may be significant post-launch changes in order to be the first to market.
Possible negative feedback from rushing to market may destroy any device adoption. Perhaps going through an extra spin or two to resolve potential manufacturability or production issues is warranted. Below are some trade-offs, tips, and tactics from our manufacturing and supply chain team that are worth thinking about.
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5 Tricks that reduce low volume supplier lead times
Negotiating low volume lead supplier times is not without challenges
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How to extract good value from your medical device supply chain
Manufacturing low volume, high complex medical device products requires sourcing highly customized and expensive parts.
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Tackling supply chain quality challenges in low volume manufacturing
Under ISO 13485:2016, section 7.4, purchasing has a higher profile and more stringent requirements for documented purchasing process and supplier management.
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Issues and solutions for low volume, complex medical device manufacturing
Common issues trade offs include cost, quality and lead time. Learn the difference between complex and simple high volume medical device contract manufacturing and the implications. Hear trade-offs for early to market medical device launches and tips on how to leverage low volume supply chains.
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5 Takeaways from RAPS Convergence 2019
The medical device regulatory landscape is changing faster than ever and we need to keep up.
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Scott Phillips named Chair of LifeSciences BC Board of Directors
“This is an important time in the industry. I‘m especially excited to be taking on the role with Wendy Hurlburt at the helm,”
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LSO Networking Night
Clinical Strategy & Human Device Testing
Join us at LSO's November 12th Networking Night. This event provides a forum for LSO members and non-members to build connections with the life sciences community in a social setting. November 12, 2019, 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Marché Restaurant’s MUVBAR, Toronto, ON. Register Here.
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OBIO in Kitchener-Waterloo
Health Science Networking Event
Join OBIO for light refreshments and networking with local Kitchener-Waterloo health science industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on Nov 13, 2019. Hear about the impact of Kitchener-Waterloo's physician advisory network on technology validation and procurement for early stage health science companies. 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Kitchener, ON Register Here.
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Medventions Lecture Series
Clinical Strategy & Human Device Testing
Goldy Singh, VP Regulatory Affairs & Product Management, Profound Medical Inc. will walk the attendees through the exhilarating commercialization journey of the TULSA-PRO®, a novel technology which combines real-time MRI, robotically-driven transurethral ultrasound and closed-loop thermal feedback control. Nov. 14, 5:00-6:00pm, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON. Register Here.
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Health Canada Regulation and Consultation - CBB Workshop
StarFish Medical Toronto QA/RA Manager, Deborah Pinchev, will be a panelist at the University of Waterloo’s CBB Health Canada Regulation and Consultation 1 day workshop on November 15, 2019. StarFish Medical is an event sponsor. Details and Registration.
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Biotec 2019
StarFish Medical is a gold sponsor of Biotec 2019. The Biotechnology and Bioengineering Conference is a student-run, non-profit conference focusing on innovation in the fields of health, biology and tech. This year the conference will be hosted at the University of Waterloo on Saturday, November 16th, 2019. More information.
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The Humans of Security
BC Security Day Conference
Ashley Luft, StarFish Firmware Engineer, will present on Medical Device Security and Privacy at the BC Security Day Conference on November 20th, 2019, in Victoria, BC. Learn about the cyber threat to medical devices and what’s being done to improve security. Register Here.
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LifeSciences BC Showcase Series: Kelowna
Learn more about LifeSciences BC along with the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Kelowna, BC area. The event will be a networking opportunity for a wide range of guests from the political, business and academic worlds. November 21, 5:30PM - 7:30PM, Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. Find out more.
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LSO's Annual Policy Forum
Digital Transformations in Life Sciences
LSO’s Annual Policy Forum, now entering its 10th year, brings together key stakeholders to strategize how we can accelerate our life sciences sector. December 4, 2019, Toronto, ON. Full Agenda Here.
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JABC TechWorks: Victoria 2019
StarFish Medical will be a featured company in JABC TechWorks: Victoria 2019 on December 5, 2019. Hannah Rusak-Gillrie and Joshua Coutts will showcase our work and inspire youth to consider a career in technology.
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Program Manager (Victoria)
We are searching for a mission-oriented Program Manager to help our team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Project Engineers anticipate problems and define solutions to existing challenges.
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Intermediate Accountant (Victoria)
Reporting to the Director of Finance, your primary responsibilities include supporting month-end processes, working paper preparation, financial reporting and analysis, and payroll preparation.
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Despite the grey skies, Scott Phillips reports it was a terrific LSBC Day at the Ledge with Wendy Hurlburt, Nancy Harrison, Ali Ardakani, Barry Gee, Alison Orth, Andrew Booth and Susan Ogilvie of LifeSciences BC. #LifeSciences
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Lorenzo Gutierrez, Interim Toronto Site Director was Plenary Lecturer at the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Symposium in Ottawa.
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Only 5 mins shy of the record! Our Mechanical Engineers use teamwork to get themselves out of a jam on Escape night. #culture #YYJ #mechanicalengineers
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Trinity and Vlad are making sure everyone gets cookies, including our award robot which is dressed for the season as a turkey. Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!
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Nathan Müller participated on a CNET & Engineering Bridge- Alumni Networking Panel at Camosun College, October 3. #yyj #engineering
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iWIST (Island Women in Science and Technology) built community - out of cans provided by members. Using canned non-perishable goods, creativity, and team spirit, attendees broke into teams, and built things out of stacks of cans! All canned goods went to Mustard Seed.
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Celebrating Oktoberfest: our hard-working staff relaxed at the end of a busy week. The feast included home-made sausage, spaetzle and sauerkraut made by Vlad with supervision from Karim.
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Vanessa, her dad Josh, and Henning enjoy the fruits of Vlad's labor.
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Chef Alec verwenden Sie echte deutsche Zutaten, mit Optionen für schnelles und einfaches Fingerfood zu spektakulären festlichen Gerichten.
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Toronto team raises a stein/pretzel/bratwurst at their Oktoberfest celebration.
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There's a story here somewhere. Toronto Halloween madness.
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Dunder Mifflin's Dwight Schrute joins our Toronto team for Halloween.
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Toronto Halloween ring leader.
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Zach and Scott shake out all the way back in Victoria.
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Halloween in Victoria.
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Hats off to ViVitro for winning best Halloween costume Victoria.
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