Medical Device Usability acquired by UL

Global safety science company UL has acquired the privately owned Medical Device Usability, a human factors services business that conducts usability tests of medical devices, drug delivery products, and in-vitro diagnostic devices to meet regulatory requirements and be commercially competitive. This involves user needs research, user interface design, formative and summative evaluation, and preparation of human factors-related documentation and regulatory submission content. MDU and UL’s Human Factors Engineering Research and Design practice will become a single, integrated team with staff across the world.

Upayan SenGupta, VP and GM at UL’s Life and Health Sciences business, said: “The application of human factors engineering is critical to effective and safe use of medical devices. Working as one, the combined entity will respond to the growing market need for human factors consulting services across the globe and build on UL’s mission to make the world a safer place while helping companies create and protect their product’s brand value.”

Richard Featherstone, CEO and founder of Medical Device Usability, said: “We are excited to join forces with UL and, together, offer best-in-class medical human factors services. Our group’s shared reputation for delivering safe and effective medtech services will allow us to significantly accelerate our growth and access to global markets, in addition to providing our customers with a broader range of complementary services and expertise. Clients can rest assured that customer service and technical quality will remain our top priorities and that our newly integrated capabilities will deliver even more value.”