Vector Medical Solutions

Empowering Safe and Compliant Medical Device Development

Tools and services designed to meet the highest standards in software quality, compliance, and rapid product cycles.

Product & Service Overview

Vector Medical Solutions supports manufacturers of complex medical devices in developing safe, interoperable, and compliant embedded software efficiently. Our customers operate in fields such as in vivo and in vitro diagnostics, surgical robotics, active implants, therapeutic and intensive care systems, and connected operating room environments.

Our Solution Portfolio

Code Quality & Static Analysis

VectorCAST: Automated unit and integration testing for C/C++/Ada – ideal for continuous testing in compliance with IEC 62304.
PC-lint Plus: Static code analysis for high code quality and early defect detection.

System Testing & Simulation

CANoe & VT System: Platforms for simulation, testing, and analysis of communication systems and device interfaces.
SIL Kit: Software-in-the-loop testing platform for early validation of software functionality without hardware.
VIO System: Hardware-in-the-loop environment for realistic validation using physical interfaces.
1. Communication & Connectivity Solutions
Full support for industry-standard protocols: CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT, CANopen
Ideal for distributed system architectures in modular OR setups, combined diagnostic/therapy devices, and more.

Embedded Software Platform

MICROSAR: High-performance, certified basic software stack for microcontrollers and microprocessors – developed in accordance with leading automotive and safety standards.
Free-to-use Embedded Stack for µP for fast and easy setup of embedded components.

SDC Stack & Interoperability for the Connected OR

Fully integrable SDC (Service-oriented Device Connectivity) Stack, compliant with IEEE 11073 standards, enabling interoperability across devices from different vendors.
Facilitates seamless communication between imaging, navigation, monitoring, and surgical robotics components.
Supports initiatives for an open, standards-based “Operating Room of the Future.”
1. Consulting Services

Our technology is backed by expert consulting to help you tackle specific challenges in regulated development environments:

Toolchain and architecture consulting for embedded software projects
Guidance on IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and related standards
Strategies for legacy code migration and modern test implementation
Proof-of-concept projects, evaluations, workshops, and knowledge transfer

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Why Choose Vector Medical Solutions?

With more than 35 years of experience in embedded systems development and a strong heritage in safety-critical industries, Vector combines technology, tools, and expert guidance in a unique offering tailored for medical device innovation:

Accelerate development with integrated testing and simulation
Increase system reliability through automated testing and high test coverage
Ensure compliance with tools aligned to IEC 62304 and related standards
Future-proof connectivity with SDC and advanced communication solutions

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