Research Guides: BME2000: Biomedical Engineering in the Clinical Environment: G. Corporate Product Development Process

Describe the process or steps in the corporate product development

Business and Market Information

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HINT: Combine your device keywords/phrases with words such as process or manufacturing or production.

Market Research Reports
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Compendex
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Clinical Trial information:

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Funding source under "Sponsors and Collaborators" section
Funding source for clinical trials also typically disclosed in any journal article resulting from the study.
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