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Discover why regulated software translation is a compliance obligation - and how to avoid costly audit failures.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smart Code, Safe Care: Navigating AI Acceleration in Regulated Medical Devices</title><link>https://firefinch.io/blog/ai-regulated-medical-devices/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://firefinch.io/blog/ai-regulated-medical-devices/</guid><description>Integrating AI into a regulated medical device? Explore the SaMD software challenges, from model validation to ISO13485 compliance</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:40:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>News:Firefinch joins ABHI and launches UK–Europe training roadshow for medical device developers</title><link>https://firefinch.io/blog/news-firefinch-joins-abhi-and-launches-training-roadshow-for-medical-device-developers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://firefinch.io/blog/news-firefinch-joins-abhi-and-launches-training-roadshow-for-medical-device-developers/</guid><description>Firefinch proud to join ABHI as new members and launch their medical device software training roadshow across the UK and Switzerland in 2026.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:30:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why AI can’t write your software</title><link>https://firefinch.io/blog/why-ai-cant-write-your-software-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://firefinch.io/blog/why-ai-cant-write-your-software-2/</guid><description>Can AI really write your software? 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Firefinch and CS Lifesciences explain the threats, regulations and safeguards you need to know.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:10:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smart Partnering: How to Build Successful Outsourcing Relationships That Actually Deliver Value</title><link>https://firefinch.io/blog/smart-partnering-how-to-build-successful-outsourcing-relationships-that-actually-deliver-value/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://firefinch.io/blog/smart-partnering-how-to-build-successful-outsourcing-relationships-that-actually-deliver-value/</guid><description>How life science and medtech companies can build outsourcing partnerships that genuinely deliver - covering governance, planning and knowledge transfer.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:32:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting Ready to Code: 5 Essential Steps for Medical Device Software Development</title><link>https://firefinch.io/blog/getting-ready-to-code-5-essential-steps-for-medical-device-software-development/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://firefinch.io/blog/getting-ready-to-code-5-essential-steps-for-medical-device-software-development/</guid><description>Before you write a line of code, get the foundations right. Firefinch&apos;s 5-step readiness checklist for compliant medical device software development.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:24:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Common Mistakes When Developing Software For Your Medical Device</title><link>https://firefinch.io/blog/5-common-mistakes-when-developing-software-for-your-medical-device/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://firefinch.io/blog/5-common-mistakes-when-developing-software-for-your-medical-device/</guid><description>Avoid costly pitfalls in medical device software development. 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