Abstract for: Study on Visualization of Ventricular Assist Device Development Process using System Dynamics

The purpose of this study is to identify the major factors that impact medical device development. Through the interviews with the person involved with ventricular assist device EVAHEART, we created a SD model. There are at least six stages in the device development process, including interactions with academia and the government. Through a simulation and comparison to Novacor, it was determined that the satisfaction of academia leads to government action in the subsequent measures.