We directed a medical device manufacturer away from low-impact software testing activities to those with a high return on their efforts.

Although not in our original scope, we decided to take a detailed look at the Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) they were depending on. We discovered many potential issues with the RTOS, and steered them to a safer utilization.

We also developed a method for identifying potential deadlocks with a message-based RTOS, something they had no idea how to handle previously.

Our analysis and Software Test Strategy made significant improvements to their Inspection and Unit Test processes, which were all governed by the FDA!