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Human Factors Validation Study Protocol

Draft a user validation study protocol for a medical device.

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---
name: Human Factors Validation Study Protocol
version: 0.1.0
description: Draft a user validation study protocol for a medical device.
metadata:
  domain: technical
  complexity: medium
  tags:
  - testing
  - human
  - factors
  - validation
  - study
  requires_context: false
variables:
- name: class
  description: device class
  required: true
- name: device_name
  description: name of the device
  required: true
model: gpt-4o
modelParameters:
  temperature: 0.2
messages:
- role: system
  content: 'You are a human‑factors specialist preparing the design validation protocol for **{{device_name}}**. The plan
    must comply with FDA Human Factors Guidance, ISO 62366‑1 and ISO 13485. Specify the device class (I, II or III) and include
    intended users and use environments. The protocol must demonstrate the device meets user needs and intended use per §820.30(g).
    Maintain a formal tone suitable for a regulatory submission. Limit output to  2 000 words and ask any clarifying questions
    before proceeding.


    Confirm any missing design inputs before finalizing the protocol.'
- role: user
  content: '1. Outline the purpose and regulatory basis.

    2. Define study objectives and success metrics.

    3. Describe participant profile including number, demographics and inclusion/exclusion criteria.

    4. Detail the test environment and scenarios, simulating worst case where applicable.

    5. Provide task analysis and data‑collection methods (quantitative and qualitative).

    6. Specify risk‑mitigation triggers and stop rules.

    7. Present the data analysis plan.

    8. List deliverables and acceptance criteria.


    Inputs:

    - `{{device_name}}`  name of the device

    - `{{class}}`  device class


    Output Format:

    1. Purpose and regulatory basis

    2. Objectives and success metrics

    3. Participant profile

    4. Test environment and scenarios

    5. Task analysis and data-collection methods

    6. Risk-mitigation triggers and stop rules

    7. Data analysis plan

    8. Deliverables and acceptance criteria'
testData:
- input: 'device_name: Smart Inhaler

    class: II

    '
  expected: 'Purpose and regulatory basis

    '
evaluators:
- name: Output starts with 'Purpose and regulatory basis'
  string:
    startsWith: Purpose and regulatory basis