# The Future of Medical Device Software A new era begins with AI-supported quality assurance. - **Source:** [McKinsey Insights](https://www.mckinsey.com/insights) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0227777b-7153-4ae5-818c-0e9c7e5755a5 ## The Role of Software in Medical Devices Software is fundamentally changing how medtech organizations create value. The role of software in medical device development is growing, leading to new approaches in this field. ## New Approaches in Quality Assurance Quality assurance is critical in the development of medical device software. AI-supported methods offer more effective and efficient solutions in this process. ## AI-Supported Solutions Agentic AI is revolutionizing quality assurance processes in medical device software. This technology detects errors early, ensuring more reliable products. ## Opportunities for Medtech Organizations New technologies offer significant opportunities for medtech organizations. The integration of software and AI enhances their competitive edge. ## Global Impacts Advancements in medical device software are profoundly affecting the global healthcare sector. These innovations bring important improvements to patient treatment processes. ## Looking to the Future AI-supported quality assurance is shaping the future of medical device software. These technologies pave the way for more reliable and effective healthcare solutions. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/life-sciences/our-insights/the-future-of-delivering-software-as-a-medical-device — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._