Orthogonal applies Agile software development methods to medical device software development, allowing us to move faster while still delivering the quality, safety and reliability your device needs.
Software development projects are characterized by progressive learning. By adapting modern software development methods to medical device regulatory constraints, Orthogonal’s teams can flexibly address new information and insights while maintaining project velocity and ensuring compliance with global standards.
Agile practices inform not only software development, but also our approach to integrating UX, risk management, cybersecurity and verification & validation. We successfully deal with uncertainty and mitigate risk using fast feedback loops. Working in iterative cycles prior to and in parallel with development, we get feedback early and often, letting our clients create better products faster.
The strengths of Agile allow you to continuously evolve your product after it hits the market. By developing in small increments, you can incorporate market feedback more quickly, leading to faster improvement of your medical device software.
We do Agile development within our ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System, and our practices are compliant with IEC 62304, ISO 14971 and AAMI TIR:45. All together, you get the benefits of Agile and the confidence of being compliant with regulatory standards.
Orthogonal is a thought leader in applying Agile development methods to the creation of highly regulated Software as a Medical Device, DTx and connected medical device systems. This groundbreaking approach is covered in our “Agile in an FDA Regulated Environment” eBook.