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Abstract illustration of a messy medical device standards list being transformed into a structured, audit-ready standards table with standard, variant, version, scope, and rationale fields.

Abstract illustration of a messy medical device standards list being transformed into a structured, audit-ready standards table with standard, variant, version, scope, and rationale fields.

Regulatory

9 Min.

9 Min.

Medical Device Standards Lists: 5 Misconceptions (MDR/IVDR)

Tibor Zechmeister

Tibor Zechmeister

Aug 26, 2026

Marie Salin

Marie Salin

Aug 26, 2026

Illustration comparing AI-added and AI-native software. On the left, AI is attached as an external layer to an existing system; on the right, AI is integrated into the core architecture alongside product capabilities.

AI

Product

Market

12 Min.

12 Min.

AI-Native vs. AI-Added Software: What's the Real Difference?

AI-Native vs. AI-Added Software: What's the Real Difference?

Markus Müller

Jul 31, 2026

Illustration of an FDA 510(k) document surrounded by interconnected predicate device networks.

Regulatory

8 Min.

8 Min.

How to Find a Predicate Device for a 510(k)

How to Find a Predicate Device for a 510(k)

Johannes Leitner

Jun 26, 2026

Comparison of in-house software development vs SaaS vendor with continuous software improvement over time.

Product

Market

10 Min.

10 Min.

Software Vendor vs. In-House Build: Which Wins in MedTech?

Software Vendor vs. In-House Build: Which Wins in MedTech?

Markus Müller

Markus Müller

May 28, 2026

Illustration of a MedTech organization viewed through a magnifying glass, revealing different users, work environments, and communication channels such as Microsoft Word, phone, chat, and email to represent user-centered workflow discovery.

Product

8 Min.

8 Min.

User-Centered MedTech Software: Building for Real Workflows

User-Centered MedTech Software: Building for Real Workflows

Mardu Swanepoel

Mardu Swanepoel

Mardu Swanepoel

May 13, 2026

Illustration comparing generic LLM workflows with specialized AI in MedTech, showing fragmented tools (Word, PDF, Excel, chat) versus a structured end-to-end workflow from search and screening to data extraction and documentation.

AI

Product

8 Min.

8 Min.

Generic vs. Specialized AI in MedTech: A Decision Framework

Generic vs. Specialized AI in MedTech: A Decision Framework

Immanuel Bader

Immanuel Bader

Immanuel Bader

Apr 30, 2026

Markus Müller

Markus Müller

Markus Müller

Apr 30, 2026

Illustration of a robotic hand emerging from water during a vendor assessment process, with a checklist highlighting validation, data export, and audit readiness criteria.

Regulatory

AI

9 Min.

9 Min.

What to Ask a MedTech Software Vendor Before You Buy

What to Ask a MedTech Software Vendor Before You Buy

Steven Reichen

Steven Reichen

Steven Reichen

Apr 17, 2026

Product

Market

AI

5 Min.

5 Min.

Erbe Elektromedizin Wins MIMA 2026 with Flinn's AI Platform

Erbe Elektromedizin Wins MIMA 2026 with Flinn's AI Platform

Apr 9, 2026

Illustration comparing generic software and specialised MedTech software (Flinn), showing multi-tool vs scalpel to highlight precision and validation in regulated workflows

Product

Market

8 Min.

8 Min.

Why Generic Software Hits a Wall in MedTech & Pharma

Why Generic Software Hits a Wall in MedTech & Pharma

Markus Müller

Markus Müller

Mar 31, 2026

Illustration showing incoming information classified as feedback or complaint, both feeding into Flinn’s risk management system through a central review step.

Regulatory

Vigilance

8 Min.

8 Min.

What Is a Complaint in MedTech? Definition & Classification

What Is a Complaint in MedTech? Definition & Classification

Markus Pöttker

Mar 17, 2026

Auditor examining regulatory data with a magnifying glass, representing verification and transparency in MedTech compliance.

Regulatory

7 Min.

7 Min.

How Flinn Supports Auditors in MedTech Compliance Audits

How Flinn Supports Auditors in MedTech Compliance Audits

Tibor Zechmeister

Feb 27, 2026

Flinn and qtec partnership header graphic showing both logos on the left and a blurred Flinn search interface with a filter panel on the right, symbolizing integrated clinical evaluation workflows.

Product

Regulatory

7 Min.

7 Min.

Rethinking Clinical Evaluations: Why Flinn Partners with qtec

Rethinking Clinical Evaluations: Why Flinn Partners with qtec

Immanuel Bader

Immanuel Bader

Immanuel Bader

Feb 16, 2026

Visual illustration of Flinn’s product philosophy: multiple user inputs and perspectives on the left flow into a focused, well-structured software interface on the right.

Product

8 Min.

8 Min.

Why UX Matters More Than Ever in MedTech Software

Why UX Matters More Than Ever in MedTech Software

Felix Barthel

Felix Barthel

Felix Barthel

Jan 30, 2026

Markus Müller

Markus Müller

Markus Müller

Jan 30, 2026

Illustration of data extraction in MedTech: multiple publications on the left are processed through extraction and combined into a structured clinical evidence report (CER).

Literature

AI

12 Min.

12 Min.

Data Extraction in MedTech: Semantic vs. Analytical (Guide)

Data Extraction in MedTech: Semantic vs. Analytical (Guide)

Adrien Sosson

Adrien Sosson

Adrien Sosson

Jan 15, 2026

2025 MedTech recap graphic with large 2025 typography, AI, regulatory, MDR, FDA, data and technology keywords, and a recap button with cursor.

AI

Market

7 Min.

7 Min.

2025 in MedTech: AI's Breakout Year & What's Next for 2026

2025 in MedTech: AI's Breakout Year & What's Next for 2026

Steven Reichen

Dec 18, 2025

Tibor Zechmeister

Dec 18, 2025

Flinn Word Plugin showing a cited reference with a confirmation checkmark.

Product

5 Min.

5 Min.

Flinn Word Plugin: Citations & Literature Reports in Word

Flinn Word Plugin: Citations & Literature Reports in Word

Leon Javier Splitt

Dec 10, 2025

Flinn 3.0 product header showing new Clinical Writing, Citation, and Literature Library features for regulatory documentation.

Product

7 Min.

7 Min.

Flinn 3.0: Smarter Clinical Writing & Smarter Compliance

Flinn 3.0: Smarter Clinical Writing & Smarter Compliance

Elle Pham

Nov 26, 2025

Leon Javier Splitt

Nov 26, 2025

Decision flow for handling an AI-related risk in medical devices, showing three response options under a warning icon: "EXIT – Find a new vendor" "CORRECT – Take corrective actions" "AI OFF – Deactivate the feature"

AI

Regulatory

6 Min.

6 Min.

FLARE (6/6): What to Do When AI Validation Fails

FLARE (6/6): What to Do When AI Validation Fails

Tibor Zechmeister

Nov 13, 2025

Timeline graphic showing the introduction of the MHRA’s new UK post-market surveillance regulation on 16 June 2025, with medical device icons and the UK flag.

Regulatory

7 Min.

7 Min.

MHRA Risk-Based PMS: What's New for UK MedTech in 2025

MHRA Risk-Based PMS: What's New for UK MedTech in 2025

Tibor Zechmeister

Oct 29, 2025

A robotic hand and a human hand both reach toward an urn filled with balls. One highlighted ball is drawn from the urn, symbolizing rare events in AI validation. The image represents the challenge of selecting statistically significant samples in high-risk AI validation.

Regulatory

AI

6 Min.

6 Min.

FLARE (5/6): How to Calculate Required Sample Size for AI

FLARE (5/6): How to Calculate Required Sample Size for AI

Tibor Zechmeister

Tibor Zechmeister

Tibor Zechmeister

Oct 13, 2025

Contrast between poor quality with risks and incidents versus good quality with structured processes in MedTech.

AI

Market

6 Min.

6 Min.

The True Cost of Poor Quality in MedTech

The True Cost of Poor Quality in MedTech

Heiko Damaske

Heiko Damaske

Heiko Damaske

Sep 30, 2025

Markus Müller

Markus Müller

Sep 30, 2025

FLARE Framework visual showing AI software features (A, B, C) with different risk levels – high, medium, low – for risk-based validation in regulated environments.

Regulatory

6 Min.

6 Min.

FLARE (4/6): From Overall Risk to Feature-Level Insight

FLARE (4/6): From Overall Risk to Feature-Level Insight

Tibor Zechmeister

Sep 15, 2025

Visualization of automated literature screening: a document with highlights and callouts listing manufacturer names (Philips, Philips Respironics), device names (Trilogy 100, Achieva Interna), and device types (ventilator, mask, ventilation bag, home ventilator).

Literature

Regulatory

7 Min.

7 Min.

Manufacturer & Device Name Extraction from Literature (AI)

Manufacturer & Device Name Extraction from Literature (AI)

Tibor Zechmeister

Aug 26, 2025

Johannes Leitner

Aug 26, 2025

Partnership announcement between Flinn.ai and avasis solutions GmbH, featuring Polarion integration to streamline MedTech regulatory workflows

Product

4 Min.

4 Min.

Flinn.ai x avasis solutions GmbH: New API Integration with Polarion

Flinn.ai x avasis solutions GmbH: New API Integration with Polarion

Markus Müller Picture

Markus Müller

Aug 14, 2025

Illustration of a robot hand and a human hand shaking in front of an AI vendor checklist — symbolizing trust and validation in MedTech AI partnerships (FLARE Part 3/6).

Regulatory

6 Min.

6 Min.

FLARE (3/6): How to Evaluate AI Vendors in MedTech

FLARE (3/6): How to Evaluate AI Vendors in MedTech

Tibor Zechmeister

Jul 31, 2025

Gauge graphic showing how intended use determines software risk level (low, medium, high) in the FLARE framework for AI validation in MedTech.

Regulatory

8 Min.

8 Min.

FLARE (2/6): Why AI Validation Starts with Intended Use

FLARE (2/6): Why AI Validation Starts with Intended Use

Tibor Zechmeister

Jul 15, 2025

Comparison of manual regulatory monitoring via newsletters and spreadsheets versus AI-powered update alerts from Flinn for MedTech compliance.

Regulatory

6 Min.

6 Min.

Regulatory Monitoring in MedTech: Delta & Impact Analysis

Regulatory Monitoring in MedTech: Delta & Impact Analysis

Robin Kulha

Jun 27, 2025

Framework for Levelled AI Risk Evaluation. 01/06

Regulatory

5 Min.

5 Min.

FLARE: A Framework for Validating AI in MedTech Regulatory

FLARE: A Framework for Validating AI in MedTech Regulatory

Tibor Zechmeister

Jun 16, 2025

Literature

6 Min.

6 Min.

Google Scholar for CER & PMCF Literature Searches

Google Scholar for CER & PMCF Literature Searches

Aline Frick

May 30, 2025

Flinn ISO 27001 compliant badge certified information security management system (ISMS) and data protection commitment.

Regulatory

4 Min.

4 Min.

Flinn Reaffirms ISO 27001 Certification for MedTech Data

Flinn Reaffirms ISO 27001 Certification for MedTech Data

Robin Kulha

May 15, 2025

Heiko Damaske

May 15, 2025

Product

4 Min.

4 Min.

Flinn x MIRA.Digital: One-Click Literature Access

Flinn x MIRA.Digital: One-Click Literature Access

Markus Müller

Apr 30, 2025

Leon Javier Splitt

Apr 30, 2025

Vigilance

7 Min.

7 Min.

Vigilance Searches in MedTech: Best Practices (+ AI Tools)

Vigilance Searches in MedTech: Best Practices (+ AI Tools)

Michael Zuschnegg

Apr 18, 2025

AI-powered literature screening filter automatically excludes non-human studies such as animal, plant, microbial, and in vitro research from scientific abstracts.

AI

Product

9 Min.

9 Min.

AI Human Study Detection for Literature Searches

AI Human Study Detection for Literature Searches

Shailza Jolly

Mar 29, 2025

Johannes Leitner

Mar 29, 2025

Literature

5 Min.

5 Min.

Literature Search Protocol for Medical Devices (+ Template)

Literature Search Protocol for Medical Devices (+ Template)

Aline Frick

Mar 18, 2025

AI

7 Min.

7 Min.

Choosing AI Software as a Medical Device Manufacturer: 6 Tips

Choosing AI Software as a Medical Device Manufacturer: 6 Tips

Bastian Krapinger-Rüther

Feb 14, 2025

AI

8 Min.

8 Min.

Humans vs. AI: Who Wins the Accuracy Game in MedTech?

Humans vs. AI: Who Wins the Accuracy Game in MedTech?

Bastian Krapinger-Rüther

Feb 14, 2025

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