Optimization of Medical Device Software Lifecycle Management Based on DevOps

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  • Minkang Zhang Clinical Diagnostics Group (CDG) Software Team, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, CA, 94547, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71222/etnrdv93

Keywords:

DevOps, medical device software, life cycle management

Abstract

As more and more technological advances affect medical equipment, the importance of software for medical equipment is becoming more and more significant, and it is crucial to effectively manage and control the life cycle of software. This paper proposes a software improvement scheme with DevOps as the core, including adopting agile development mode, refining test management and optimizing operation and maintenance process, so as to improve the efficiency of software development, test and operation and maintenance, shorten the delivery cycle and reduce compliance risks. The core philosophy of DevOps is continuous integration, continuous delivery and cross-team collaboration, providing a new approach to the development and management of medical device software, the implementation of this strategy to achieve the goal of improving software quality, improving system reliability, and meeting stringent industry standards.

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28 April 2025

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Optimization of Medical Device Software Lifecycle Management Based on DevOps. (2025). Journal of Medicine and Life Sciences, 1(3), 8-13. https://doi.org/10.71222/etnrdv93