ClariMed Inc. Launches Advanced Human Factors Study Facility in Cambridge
ClariMed Inc., a prominent player in the realm of human-centered medical device development and regulatory services, has recently unveiled a cutting-edge research facility in Cambridge, UK. This strategic investment, positioned just 45 minutes from central London and 25 minutes from Stansted Airport, represents a major leap forward in enhancing the company’s capabilities to conduct user-centered research essential for the development of medical products.
The newly established facility is specifically designed to host simulated applications, boasting innovative features that significantly enhance the quality and breadth of human factors studies. One of the standout elements is a unique observation area on the second floor, which provides unparalleled visibility into user interactions during studies. This setup allows clients and researchers to observe user behavior with minimal intervention, fostering a more natural environment that yields accurate research results.
Julian Dixon, Associate Director of Human Factors and Site Lead for the Cambridge branch, emphasized the importance of this new facility in conducting sophisticated usability studies. He stated, “The elevated observation area offers our clients unprecedented insights into user interactions, while our enhanced recording capabilities and flexible study spaces allow us to simulate various usage environments exceptionally realistically.”
Key Features of the Facility
The new facility is equipped with features that set a new standard in human factors research:
- - Multi-Angle Recording Capabilities: Ensures in-depth interaction analysis.
- - Versatile Workspaces: Accommodate simulations of diverse healthcare environments.
- - Dedicated Surgical Simulation Room: Enables precise testing scenarios for surgical devices.
- - Functional Ambulance: Provides a realistic setting for emergency equipment testing.
- - Advanced Observation System: Allows for real-time data collection during studies.
- - Controlled Environmental Conditions: Ensures accurate testing parameters are maintained.
Benefits of the Cambridge Location
The strategic location of the Cambridge facility opens up access to a broad participant pool across the UK, facilitating a more extensive approach to user research. Its proximity to major transportation hubs also makes it easily accessible for international clients and study participants, enhancing the facility’s appeal to global markets.
Kelley Kendle, CEO of ClariMed, highlighted the strategic significance of this expansion. “This investment significantly boosts our capacity to serve global clients with increasingly complex research demands. With the advanced capabilities offered by our new facility, we can conduct more rigorous studies that will ultimately lead to safer and more effective medical devices.”
Diverse Research Capabilities
Catering to a wide array of human factors studies, the new facility accommodates research ranging from early-stage concept testing to validation studies. Its adaptable layout allows for the evaluation of everything from handheld devices to surgical robotics, including dedicated areas for home and professional healthcare simulations.
Jessica Köhne, Senior Human Factors Consultant and Site Lead for the UK office in Leeds, noted, “The flexibility of our new spaces enables us to recreate authentic usage scenarios across various healthcare sectors. This capability is invaluable for understanding how medical products function in real-world situations, assisting our clients in optimizing their products for safe and effective usage across different environments and diverse user groups.”
This latest expansion builds on ClariMed's recent growth within the UK market, including the opening of an office in Leeds. It underscores the company’s commitment to offering comprehensive human factors engineering services to the global medical device industry.
About ClariMed
ClariMed is a human-centered development and approval practice for medical products created by pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. Our premier professional services foster innovation while ensuring the safe and effective use of medical products.
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