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0555-4432

Design of biomedical systems

Also listed as: תכנון מערכות ביו-רפואיות

Medical device design under regulation: requirements, risk management, biocompatibility and the path to clinical use. A large and stable Israeli sector sits behind it.

Semester
Not fixed
Weekly hours
4h
Counts as
Faculty electives
Interest areas
Mechanical design · Miniaturised systems and materials

Comes after

No listed prerequisite.

Opens up

  • Biomedical engineering research

What it covers

Topics

  • The medical-device design process
  • Regulatory frameworks, FDA and CE marking
  • Biocompatibility and materials selection
  • Systems for diagnostics and for therapy
  • Risk management and design controls

Results worth carrying out

  • Risk priority number

    RPN=S×O×D\mathrm{RPN} = S \times O \times D
  • Residual risk after mitigation

    Rres=Phazard×Pharm∣hazard×SR_{\text{res}} = P_{\text{hazard}} \times P_{\text{harm}\mid\text{hazard}} \times S

Quick answers

When is Design of biomedical systems taught?

Design of biomedical systems (0555-4432) is taught in a semester that is not fixed in advance, 4 weekly hours. It counts toward “Faculty electives” in the Tel Aviv University Mechanical Engineering elective requirements.

What do I need before 0555-4432?

Design of biomedical systems has no listed prerequisite.

What software is used in Design of biomedical systems?

Design of biomedical systems is normally taught with SolidWorks, MATLAB, regulatory documentation tooling.

Which jobs does Design of biomedical systems prepare you for?

Design of biomedical systems is part of the preparation for these roles: Medical device engineer.

Which interest areas include Design of biomedical systems?

Design of biomedical systems sits in these interest areas: Mechanical design, Miniaturised systems and materials.

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