Mastering Medical Device Use Error: Root Cause Analysis for Improved Safety

Written by Michael Wiklund, Andrea Dwyer, and Erin Davis, Medical Device Use Error: Root Cause Analysis is a comprehensive guide to identifying and addressing the root causes of medical device use errors. This critical resource covers medical devices used in both home and clinical environments, providing actionable insights into the mistakes that can occur when individuals use medical devices, the potential consequences, and design-based preventions.

Expert Guidance on Root Cause Analysis

The book offers clear explanations and illustrations to help readers understand the fundamentals of root cause analysis and meet regulatory expectations for thorough use error analysis. Readers will learn how to:

• Identify use errors and their underlying causes
• Conduct effective user interviews to gather valuable insights
• Optimize user interface design to reduce error risks

Applying Human Factors Engineering Best Practices

The authors reinforce the importance of human factors engineering in preventing medical device use errors. The book covers the application of best practices, including:

• Conducting formative and summative usability tests to ensure device safety and effectiveness

A Systematic Approach to Medical Device Use Error Analysis

Medical Device Use Error: Root Cause Analysis provides a systematic method for analyzing medical device use errors, making it an invaluable resource for human factors specialists, product development professionals, and anyone committed to making medical devices safer and more effective.

With 267 pages of expert guidance, this book is an essential reference for anyone focused on improving medical device safety and performance.