Welcome to MedicalDeviceHumanFactors.org, your source for resources (standards, guidelines, science, best practices, books, journals, etc.), consultants, organizations and events related to medical device human factors and ergonomics (HF/E). Companies that manufacture FDA-approved devices are encouraged to use this site to become knowledgeable of HF/E requirements, resources, and consultants who can help you meet the requirements.
This site was jointly developed by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). We hope that you find it a useful resource for guiding your efforts towards developing a new or revised medical device with HF/E principles in mind.
Inquiries about this site should be directed to the staff of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, who maintains the site.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
P.O. Box 1369
Santa Monica, CA
90406-1369 USA
Email: info@hfes.org
Tel: +1 (310) 394-1811
