Localization Solutions for Medical Device Manufacturers
Disparate government regulations, industry standards, regional IT preferences, and variations in medical procedures make localization a daunting task for any medical device manufacturer. And software localization itself is a highly complex, iterative process requiring enormous attention to detail, making the selection of an experienced, knowledgeable software localization partner crucial. Whether you are just starting to expand your global presence or are already an industry leader, Net-Translators’ medical device localization specialists can help you plan and navigate the many and varied requirements of this intricate, accuracy critical process.
Services Overview
Net-Translators’ complete language services portfolio, customer-first approach and dedication to accuracy have gained the trust of many leaders in the medical devices industry. We work together with each company to tailor a complete strategy-to-deployment solution that includes planning, language services, and the level of guidance you need to shepherd products from source language preparation through worldwide launch. Net-Translators can assist you with:
- Planning and strategy: internationalization (i18n), infrastructure consulting, country-by-country regulations review, product deployment strategy
- Translation readiness assessment
- Translation/localization of user interface
- Translation/localization of documentation
- Documentation verification
- Complete solutions for translated/localized materials
- Test plan development
- Multilingual localization testing: complete product testing, linguistic validation, cross-platform functional testing, BiDi functionality testing. Testing is available in our Multilingual Testing Center or can be tailored to your needs.
- Effective layout and design available for target locales for data sheets patents, registration documents, regulatory documents, expert reports, dossiers etc.
- Website localization
- And more
ISO 13485 Certified
With its emphasis on risk management, ISO 13485 compliance is an important step in meeting European regulatory requirements for medical device manufacturers. Net-Translators is ISO 13485:2003 certified guaranteeing that services are performed in compliance with the exceptionally rigid requirements set by this international quality standard. ISO 9001:2008 certification also ensures compliance of quality management systems in procedures not specific to medical applications.
Accuracy trusted by industry leaders
Medical translation and medical device localization are specialized areas where small mistakes can lead to immeasurable consequences for medical professionals and patients. In every project – large or small, one language or 60 – our goal is always 100% accuracy and exceeded expectations. Net-Translators’ reputation for thoroughness and quality is known and trusted by leading medical equipment manufacturers, clinicians, and researchers around the world. We count among our repeat customers a wide range of companies from small local firms to market leaders such as GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Versamed, and more. Read testimonials from satisfied customers.
Our team is your team
When you choose Net-Translators as a localization partner, you work with a dedicated, experienced team formed specifically to meet the needs and schedules of your projects. Our more than 1000 translators are located around the globe, each in the country where their language of expertise is the native language spoken. Our medical translators have been engaged in medical-related fields for a variety of product types and businesses for many years, ensuring that you benefit from their medical expertise as well as their language skills. Your team also includes localization engineers, medical industry experts, linguistic specialists, professional testers, IT and web specialists, and experienced project managers, who work efficiently with you and for you to meet deadlines and produce consistently accurate results.
Unique, collaborative process
Localizing medical devices is a highly complex process. Localizing the software itself is much more complicated than just translating user interface terms and strings in an Excel spreadsheet. Multiple languages, locales, and regulations only add to the challenge of consistency and accuracy.
Net-Translators specializes in localization and testing solutions for medical device manufacturers for a wide variety of product platforms and sizes. The consistency and accuracy of our localization services are, in large part, the result of our unique staffing models, workflows refined by years of experience and strict adherence to ISO and other quality assurance standards. Our work environment fosters open collaboration between team members working in different languages, helping us achieve fast, exceptionally accurate, cost-effective translations.
Medical translation is a specialized area characterized by a heavy reliance on technical terminology and a need for accuracy and consistency across product components and languages. Our project teams use the latest tools and technologies to help you build and maintain crucial linguistic and professional infrastructures such as terminology databases and translation memories. These valuable assets not only save time and maximize consistency between languages and projects, but are critical to adhering to correct processes in this highly specialized discipline.
