In recent years, the FDA has mandated a series of device recalls for dangerous or defective medical devices. User interface issues were one of the leading causes of these recalls. The issues have been observed across multiple device manufacturers and device types and appear to be related to poor device design and engineering.

In this seminar we will discuss user interface issues common to commercial devices such as infusion pumps, ventilators, and patient monitors. Several concrete examples will be presented that can help staff members identify latent problems with these devices, as well as solutions to avoid these latent problems. Ultimately, this knowledge is also valuable when making purchasing decisions.

The presented work is conducted within the CHI+MED research project (http://www.chi-med.ac.uk) and in collaboration with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the aim of improving the safety and effectiveness of medical devices .

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