--- title: How do I Drive Medtech Product Development? description: Kirsten Carroll, CEO of Kandu Health shares her insights on the medical device product development cycle from the perspective of “The Product Director.” image: https://media.kanduhealth.com/hubfs/2022-04-18_16.27.52_5D4_5718-1.jpg --- [![Kandu Logo](https://media.kanduhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kandu%20Logo.png?width=350&height=95&name=Kandu%20Logo.png "Kandu Logo")](http://Kandu%20Health,%20Inc.) - [Our Company](https://kanduhealth.com/our-company/) - [Join Our Team](https://kanduhealth.com/join-our-team/) - [Our Services](https://kanduhealth.com/our-services/) - [Payers](https://kanduhealth.com/health-plan-administrators/) - [Resources](https://43862884.hs-sites-na2.com/resources) - [Press Releases](https://media.kanduhealth.com/press-releases) - [Education](https://media.kanduhealth.com/education) - [Survivor Stories](https://media.kanduhealth.com/survivor-stories) - [In the Media](https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media) - [Events](https://43862884.hs-sites-na2.com) - [Contact Us](https://kanduhealth.com/contact-us/) - [Stroke Survivor Site](https://kandustroke.com/) - [Our Company](https://kanduhealth.com/our-company/) - [Join Our Team](https://kanduhealth.com/join-our-team/) - [Our Services](https://kanduhealth.com/our-services/) - [Payers](https://kanduhealth.com/health-plan-administrators/) - [Resources](https://43862884.hs-sites-na2.com/resources) - [Press Releases](https://media.kanduhealth.com/press-releases) - [Education](https://media.kanduhealth.com/education) - [Survivor Stories](https://media.kanduhealth.com/survivor-stories) - [In the Media](https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media) - [Events](https://43862884.hs-sites-na2.com) - [Contact Us](https://kanduhealth.com/contact-us/) - [Stroke Survivor Site](https://kandustroke.com/) ## Feature ##### Share - - - - [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/how-do-i-drive-medtech-product-development-112823&body=Check%20out%20https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/how-do-i-drive-medtech-product-development-112823&media=https://43862884.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43862884/2022-04-18_16.27.52_5D4_5718-1.jpg](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/how-do-i-drive-medtech-product-development-112823&body=Check%20out%20https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/how-do-i-drive-medtech-product-development-112823&media=https://43862884.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43862884/2022-04-18_16.27.52_5D4_5718-1.jpg) # How do I Drive Medtech Product Development? With Kirsten Carroll, Kandu Health #### Produced by: MedTech Women | Published: November 28, 2023 --- With more than a decade and a half in product management for Boston Scientific and Stryker Neurovascular, Kirsten discusses the roles of product management, design verification, and design validation in ensuring a successful product launch. She also highlights the significance of generating clinical evidence and tailoring it to different stakeholders. Kirsten's key message is the value of effective communication and collaboration in developing and launching medical devices. ### Key Takeaways - Collaboration between different teams is crucial in the medical device product development cycle. - User needs should be clearly defined and translated into specifications for design verification. - Design validation involves testing the product with the intended users to ensure it meets their expectations. - Clinical evidence generation should align with the specific needs of different stakeholders. - Effective communication and collaboration are essential for successful product development and launch. **See the original article at [MedtechWomen](https://www.devicetalks.com/kirsten-carroll-on-how-to-drive-medtech-product-development/)** Kirsten Carroll CEO, Kandu Health 8064.729.M ## Recommended [![](https://media.kanduhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-05-15%20at%2011.00.46%20AM.png?width=900&name=Screenshot%202024-05-15%20at%2011.00.46%20AM.png)](https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/stroke-clinician-journal-kandu-pin-services-050924) ##### [Stroke Clinician Journal: Kandu Principal Illness Navigation Services](https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/stroke-clinician-journal-kandu-pin-services-050924) May 16, 2024 [![](https://media.kanduhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1473157220-1.jpeg?width=900&name=iStock-1473157220-1.jpeg)](https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/first-100-patient-outcomes-021524) ##### [Kandu Announces Preliminary Outcomes of the First 100 Patients](https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/first-100-patient-outcomes-021524) Feb 15, 2024 [![](https://media.kanduhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/032823-9542_2.webp?width=900&name=032823-9542_2.webp)](https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/modern-day-stroke-care-121123) ##### [Modern Day Stroke Care](https://media.kanduhealth.com/in-the-media/modern-day-stroke-care-121123) Dec 12, 2023 ### Sign Up for Business Updates - [Join Our Team](https://kanduhealth.com/join-our-team/) - [Terms of Use](https://kanduhealth.com/terms-of-use/) - [Privacy Policy](https://kanduhealth.com/privacy-policy/) Your Privacy Choices![Opt-Out Icon](https://media.kanduhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/privacyoptionssmall.png?width=35&name=privacyoptionssmall.png) [![Kandu Logo small](https://media.kanduhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kandu%20Logo%20small.png?width=160&height=42&name=Kandu%20Logo%20small.png "Kandu Logo small")](https://kanduhealth.com/) [Follow us on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kandu-health) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.youtube.com/@kanduhealth) [Follow us on Youtube](https://twitter.com/kanduhealth) © 2026 Kandu Health. 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