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Healthcare Systems Product Development
Developing successful medical systems for demanding applications takes a high level of expertise and a rigorous approach to quality. With over 90 years combined experience in the development of embedded systems, software and electronics for medical imaging, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, Tactiq brings a breadth and depth of experience to take on the most challenging projects. Along with ISO 13485 accreditation we have proven capabilities to take on complete systems with our expertise in system design, electronics, software and user interface design.

Our highly qualified engineers include members of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Tactiq is proud to have GE Healthcare as one of our major clients who we have supported for over ten years including a leading role in developing and supporting their most successful Nuclear Medicine imaging system. Tactiq serve a number of healthcare clients with products ranging from portable medical devices to telemedicine systems. We work with luminaries and specialist hospitals which provide an invaluable source of expertise, product feedback and trials environments.

Technical Expertise
Tactiq's experience and expertise in embedded software, electronics and user interfaces for medical systems enables us to quickly assess projects and produce an early design concept. This top level architecture allows us to perform modelling and simulation to identify potential issues early and give confidence in both architecture and performance. For user interface development, we have in-depth knowledge of User Task Analysis techniques to ensure the user's needs are clearly understood, combined with the software skills to rapidly develop solutions that make complex systems simple to use.

Specialist Areas
• Medical Imaging systems (ranging from Gamma rays, infra-red and visible light)
• Hard real-time embedded software development
• Systems engineering and electronics design
• Medical device motion control linked with continuous and tomographic imaging, high and low power
• Active noise and vibration control
• Data acquisition and processing
• Healthcare user interfaces on Windows and Unix
• Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT and MRI
• Ophthalmology
• Tele-medicine and endoscopy
• Medical device connectivity including wireless
• Healthcare equipment networking (DICOM, HL7, TCP/IP, IPSEC and SSL)

For greater detail on our specific skills and services please follow to our Systems & Electronics, Embedded Software, User Interfaces, Turnkey Development or Project Assessment pages.

Global scope
Tactiq project managers and engineers have planned and executed projects with client teams around the world including the USA, Israel, Asia, Scandinavia and mainland Europe. We have a flexible approach to projects which means we can integrate fully with a client's project team or drive the project more remotely. Whichever way the client wishes to structure a project, we always ensure it is a total team approach with close, trusting communications and regular face to face meetings at key project phases.

Quality and Regulatory procedures
Adherence to robust quality systems must be a way of life when developing systems for critical application environments such as healthcare. From initial proposals, through design, certification and in-field support, Tactiq have proven quality disciplines that ensure the highest standards are kept throughout. Having quality as second nature also provides additional benefits such as more efficient development projects, design optimisation and overall performance improvement.

Tactiq's ISO 13485 accreditation reflects our track record and commitment to quality in developing medical products to ISO 60601. We also have experience of registering products under EU directive 93/42/EEC for CE marking.

Track Record
Tactiq has an impressive track record in embedded medical projects covering software, electronics and user interfaces: some example case studies are shown below.

GENIE Acquisition [1.6MB]
Imaging Acquisition User Interface [0.7MB]
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma screening device [0.25MB]

"Every 5 seconds a patient is imaged using technology developed by Tactiq"

"ISO 13485 demonstrates a
commitment to excellence
in medical device
development"

Medical Imaging systems

Healthcare Regulatory Approval

User Interface Consoles

Ophthalmology Devices

Tele-Medicine Products