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MMD partners with medical device companies to deliver cost-effective engineering solutions from concept to market, combining technical depth, disciplined execution, and regulatory expertise to move innovation forward.
Transforming complex engineering in successful solutions for medical device innovation
We provide the full range of services required for medical device development. From electronics engineering, including circuit design, PCB development, and prototyping, to embedded software development for safety-critical applications. Our expertise in regulated devices ensures reliability, compliance, and faster time-to-market.
Hardware Development
Custom PCB and analog circuit design for medical applications, covering stimulation and sensing front-ends, power management, and ultra-low-power architectures. Expertise in HDI and miniaturized implantable layouts, rapid prototyping, and hardware bring-up.
- Custom PCB Design & HDI Layout
- Analog Design for Sensing & Stimulation
- Power Management & Low-Power Optimization
- Rapid Prototyping & Bring-Up
Firmware Development
Embedded software design for safety-critical and ultra-low-power medical devices, including RTOS-based architectures, wireless communication protocols, and system-level integration. Experience across BLE-based platforms for implantable and wearable applications.
- RTOS-Based Architectures
- Low-Power Firmware Design & Power Management
- BLE & Proprietary Communication Protocols
- Safety-Critical & IEC 62304-Compliant Development
Regulatory and Design Assurance Support
We assist our clients in meeting regulatory milestones and preparing documentation for submissions. Our services include multi-level requirements generation and review, risk management for hardware and software, and product development alignment with IEC 60601, ISO 14708, and IEC 62304 standards.
- Technical File / DHF generation support
- Requirements Generation & Traceability (System / Software / Hardware)
- Hardware & Software Risk Analysis (FMEAs)
- Verification & Validation Documentation
Automated Testing
Automated testing solutions for development, verification, and manufacturing. We design and build custom test equipment, fixtures, harnesses, and software interfaces, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
- Custom Test Systems & Fixtures Design
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Functional Testing
- Automated Verification & Manufacturing Test Software
- CI/CD Integration for Embedded Firmware
Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Support
We support early-stage development through rapid hardware and firmware iterations by designing, assembling, and validating functional prototypes that accelerate design decisions and de-risk manufacturing transfer.
- PCB Assembly & Prototype Bring-Up
- Hardware / Firmware Integration Testing
- Functional & Performance Validation
- Design Iterations for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
Project Management
We manage multidisciplinary engineering programs using Agile methodologies adapted to regulated environments, combining phase-gated planning, iterative development, and a test-driven approach to ensure reliable execution and predictable outcomes.
- Agile & Iterative Development Practices
- Phase-gated Planning & Milestone Tracking
- TDD & Continuous Integration Approach
- Cross-Team Communication
Our Development Process
An integrated approach that transforms early concepts into compliant, manufacturable medical devices.
Concept & Feasibility
We begin by helping you translate user and clinical needs into concrete technical requirements. Early risk assessment and regulatory pathway mapping ensure every concept is feasible, safe, and scalable.
Design & Implementation
Hardware and software are co-developed through an iterative, traceable process that combines simulation, rapid prototyping, and peer review. We design for verification, manufacturability, and long-term maintainability.
Verification & Compliance
We execute verification runs and prepare all design assurance documentation needed for the specific phase of your development.
Design Transfer & Support
We collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure a smooth design transfer and provide continued engineering support through pilot production, clinical trials, and post-market iterations.
About Montevideo Medical Devices
Strategic R&D partner for medical device companies, supporting innovation from early concept through clinical trials and design transfer to market manufacturing.
Our Value Proposition
MMD Value
At MMD, we make engineering that matters. We deliver medical technologies that work as intended, integrate seamlessly, and endure. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by medical device engineering, and blends precision, creativity, and responsibility to transform complex concepts into verified, compliant, and manufacturable devices. We provide tailored engineering solutions that balance innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness, enabling our clients to navigate the complex journey from concept to market with confidence.
How We Do It
Operating from Uruguay, we offer a technical depth and quality expertise at a scale that keeps innovation accessible, while being cost-effective. Through rigorous design, regulatory alignment, and a genuine sense of ownership, we help our clients move confidently from concept to clinical trials and beyond
Leadership Team
Montevideo Medical Devices is founded by Álvaro Ríos and Ricardo Ercoli, both Electrical Engineers with a strong Electronics and Software expertise.
Together, they have successfully led demanding programs in implantable and wearable medical devices, consolidating a strong technical, managerial, and regulatory background. Their complementary profiles: Álvaro with a commercial-technical focus and Ricardo with a results-driven management approach, enable MMD Clients to succeed in bringing innovative medical devices to market.
Context & Inspiration
CCC Legacy
MMD is strongly inspired by the story of CCC Medical Devices (formerly CCC del Uruguay), a local Medical Device contract manufacturer founded by Dr. Orestes Fiandra.
CCC stood as one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial achievements in Uruguay's history, combining growth, transformation, deep application of advanced technology, and global recognition.
Engineering Excellence
The implantable devices segment still associates Uruguay with prestige and engineering excellence thanks to CCC, and MMD aspires to carry that legacy forward into the next generation of innovation.
AIMDs Cluster
MMD Leadership were founders of the AIMDs Cluster in Uruguay, a group representing the country's implantable medical device ecosystem.
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Drive the future of medical technology with us
At MMD, we're transforming the medical device industry. Join our team of passionate engineers and help bring revolutionary medical innovations from concept to reality.
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