About International Journal of Medical Devices

Aims

International Journal of Medical Devices (ISSN: 3042-8890) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing medical device research and development across the full spectrum of innovation—from early-stage concepts and fundamental studies to clinical application and real-world implementation.

The journal serves a broad community spanning academia, industry, clinical practice, and regulatory science. We welcome contributions ranging from foundational research to applied engineering, validation, and practice-oriented studies, with emphasis on work that supports the translation of medical devices into safe, effective, and widely adopted healthcare solutions.

Scope

The journal seeks high-quality contributions related, but not limited, to the following areas:

Device Innovation and Fundamental Research

• Early-stage concepts, proof-of-concept studies, and prototype development;
• Novel materials, sensing modalities, and actuation mechanisms;
• Computational modeling and design optimization;
• Emerging technologies in biomedical engineering.

Device Design, Engineering, and Integration

• Implantable, wearable, and diagnostic devices;
• Surgical instruments and interventional systems;
• Human–machine interfaces and digital integration;
• System-level design and performance optimization.

Preclinical and Clinical Evaluation

• Bench testing and experimental validation;
• Preclinical models and translational studies;
• Clinical studies, usability, and human factors engineering;
• Real-world evidence and post-market evaluation.

Regulatory Science, Standards, and Policy

• Regulatory pathways and approval strategies (e.g., FDA, MDR, global frameworks);
• Standards, compliance, and quality systems (e.g., ISO, GMP);
• Risk management, safety evaluation, and device classification;
• Health policy, reimbursement, and health technology assessment.

Manufacturing, Translation, and Implementation

• Design for manufacturability and scalability;
• Materials processing, fabrication, and advanced manufacturing;
• Verification and validation (V&V);
• Technology transfer and industry–academic collaboration;
• Clinical implementation and workflow integration.

Digital Health and Connected Systems

• Telemedicine and remote monitoring;
• Software as a Medical Device (SaMD);
• AI/ML-enabled systems and data-driven devices;
• Interoperability, data security, and cybersecurity.

Ethics, Safety, and Societal Impact

• Ethical considerations in device development and deployment;
• Patient safety and risk–benefit analysis;
• Accessibility, equity, and global health applications.

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Copyright / Open Access

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