IFU – Instructions for Use
Instructions for use also fall within the usability and human factors element of your design and are a comprehensive guide for the user, detailing clear and concise instructions for the product’s intended purpose, how the product should be operated and what the expected outcomes are. The IFU should also detail any precautions that should be taken when using the device. IFUs are far more common in the MedTech field, as all medical equipment, devices, and accessories sold for clinical use need to include an IFU. Through human factors engineering, you should know your audience thoroughly, understanding their language, the visuals needed to explain your product, their requirements, and their preferences, and your IFU should be tailored directly to this.