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Medical device human factors consulting

A senior human factors team with a 100% FDA success rate when clients follow our protocol.

PhD-led usability research, validation testing, and regulatory documentation for medical device manufacturers. From first prototype to final submission, we get it right.

100%
FDA success rate
following our protocol
2
PhD human factors
scientists on staff
50+
Years combined
HFE experience
4
Senior specialists
on every project
Allergan
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Cardinal Health
Quest Diagnostics
Claria Medical
Xinetix Medical
Services
Human factors expertise across the full device lifecycle
From early-stage usability research through summative validation and regulatory documentation. Every service is led by a PhD human factors scientist.

Regulatory HFE consulting

Build an FDA-ready human factors program from day one. IEC 62366 compliance, submission strategy, and HFE/UE report development.

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Formative usability testing

Find usability problems before they become redesign costs. Iterative studies from early prototypes through design lock.

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Summative validation testing

Prove your device is safe to use with data FDA accepts. Simulated-use studies, knowledge tasks, and validation documentation.

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Use-related risk analysis

Connect your risk management to real user behavior. uFMEA methodology integrated with ISO 14971 design controls.

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Voice of customer research

Know what your users actually need before you build it. Strategic VoC research for market viability and unmet needs.

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Expert review & gap analysis

Get a clear picture of where your HFE program stands. Low-commitment entry point to identify gaps and build a plan.

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Why Human Factors Research
The senior team you work with
is the senior team that does the work
At large HFE firms, you meet the PhDs at the pitch meeting. Then they hand you off to junior staff. At Human Factors Research, our senior scientists lead every study, write every report, and present every finding. No handoffs. No surprises.

PhD-led engagement

Two PhD human factors scientists with complementary specializations in behavioral psychology and biomedical engineering.

100% protocol success rate

Every client who followed our recommendations received FDA clearance. Across 510(k), PMA, and De Novo pathways.

Cross-industry perspective

Consumer tech rigor from Google, Sony, and Intuit meets FDA regulatory expertise. Your users deserve both.

Right-sized capacity

3 to 4 concurrent programs without enterprise overhead or 6-month contract minimums. Faster turnaround, competitive pricing.

The team
Senior specialists. No junior handoffs.
Every member of our team brings deep medical device experience. You'll work directly with the people listed here.
JG

Dr. Joely Gardner

Founder & Principal Human Factors Scientist
Summative validation VoC research Combination products
PhD

Senior HF Scientist

PhD, Biomedical Engineering
uFMEA Physical ergonomics Risk analysis
MS

Usability Researcher

MS, Human Factors
Session moderation Data analysis Recruitment
RD

Reg Doc Specialist

Regulatory Documentation Lead
HFE/UE reports IEC 62366 510(k)
Client testimonials
"Dr. Gardner is exactly the type of expert that we needed. Her specific expertise with regulatory agencies makes her uniquely positioned to synthesize feedback from users AND accomplish critical regulatory objectives."
Alexey Salamini
CEO, Claria Medical, Inc.
Standards & regulatory expertise
IEC 62366 ISO 14971 FDA HFE guidance 510(k) PMA De Novo EU MDR AAMI HE75
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Ready to build an FDA-ready human factors program?
Start with a regulatory readiness review. We'll assess your current HFE documentation, identify gaps, and map a clear path to submission.
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