Human Factors Engineering is fundamentally a safety discipline. At Kapstone, we treat HFE as a subset of Risk Management, ensuring that the identification of a use-error leads directly to an engineered design control. By aligning ISO 62366-1 (Usability) with ISO 14971 (Risk Management), we close the loop between human behavior and device safety.
In MedTech, a use-error is a hazard that must be evaluated under ISO 14971. Identifying these errors through ISO 62366-1 allows engineers to implement risk controls, such as physical barriers, software interlocks, or improved labeling, to ensure the device remains safe and effective for the intended user.