Release - Version 2.0.0

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Release Notes 2.0.0

We are excited to announce the release of Flinn 2.0.0, featuring major upgrades to both our Literature and Vigilance Modules. This release marks the official commercial launch of our Literature Module, which has already saved numerous hours for early adopters by streamlining the literature surveillance process. Alongside, we have enhanced our Vigilance Module to continue the development of the most sophisticated incident surveillance tool available. We're looking forward to you to explore all the new features and improvements we've developed, as we continue our mission to support medical device manufacturers in their pursuit of quality enhancement and progress in the medical world.

Major features released for Vigilance Module 2.0.0

1. From Incident to Vigilance

   1. With numerous design changes aimed at enhancing user experience, we've updated our terminology for greater consistency: "Incident surveillance activities" will now be known as "Vigilance surveillance," and accordingly, all related searches will be referred to as "Vigilance searches," distinguishing them from "Literature searches”.

2. Flinn Assistant improvements

   1. Discover our new Flinn Assistant in version 2.0.0, which now supports key contextual information related to the reports you review, and includes a 1-click exclusion action. For both the similar report detection and the search overlap detection, complete evaluation information—including evaluation criteria and notes—is readily accessible via the interface. This makes it easier to make decisions regarding the relevancy of the current report. Additionally, the new one-click exclusion button allows you to quickly apply an exclusion evaluation with the appropriate duplicate exclusion criteria and an auto-generated note. This enhancement will significantly accelerate your evaluation process.

3. Enhanced statistics view

   1. Recognizing the clear value our statistics feature provides to our customers, we have once again expanded its capabilities. You can now instantly see what is happening within your vigilance groups without leaving the statistics view. A new section of the table has been added to display the distribution of evaluations. This enhancement allows you to track your work progress, identify evaluation conflicts within groups, and gain a deeper understanding of bulk evaluation actions on individual vigilance reports. Moreover, we have introduced an export feature for all statistics views, enabling you to document your work and share your insights within your organization.

4. Analysis panel for all reports

   1. We are launching the Analysis Panel, which will serve as your central hub for extracting valuable insights from each report. Many users wish to document key information they learn from reports and classify them using predefined labels; this will streamline and standardize these activities for all team members. Furthermore, all data collected via the analysis panel are compliantly exported as part of your surveillance documentation. This will enable you to analyze trends and share insights with colleagues.

5. Query configuration improvements

   1. Query configuration has received a major improvement that will enhance your user experience. The enhanced operator list now features a one-click insert option, simplifying the process of constructing your search queries. Additionally, we've introduced a new navigation system within the query builder. This allows users to test and save their queries without the need to navigate away from the page, thereby facilitating a smoother and more efficient search experience.

Major features released for Literature Module 2.0.0

1. We are proud to announce the official release of our Literature Evaluation Module, designed to empower our customers to conduct compliant clinical and technical literature searches significantly faster. This initial release of the Literature Surveillance Module provides comprehensive support for the entire evaluation process—from creating cross-market surveillance and conducting appraisals to producing audit-ready documentation. With this launch, we aim to streamline and accelerate your literature evaluation activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance throughout. Notable features are listed below.
2. Notable Features Include:
   1. Search creation including PubMed & Cochrane
      1. You can seamlessly initiate your literature evaluation activities by creating a new literature search from the same search board as before! Define date ranges, data sources, and search keywords in just a few seconds, utilizing our advanced filtering options with the powerful one-click insert feature. Monitor PubMed, the world’s largest clinical literature database, with a single click, and experiment with our first version of Cochrane to access all newly published Cochrane reviews. Thanks to our partnership with the Cochrane Library organization, we will soon bring historic data directly to Flinn. Once saved, your search configurations are securely saved and readily accessible anytime for your team.
   2. Search results optimized for efficiency
      1. Explore your literature evaluation results in the safest, most traceable, and optimized manner possible. Rely on Flinn to save all your search data, allowing you to pause anytime and easily track your progress. Quickly identify open access papers and restricted content, and access all abstract information and PMC PDFs directly on Flinn. Additionally, our included list feature allows you to independently store relevant papers before diving deeper into analysis.
   3. Compliant evaluation system
      1. Trust our bulletproof evaluation system to easily review and exclude irrelevant papers with a clear and standardized documentation. We fully support you with a distinct 2 steps review and appraisal process. This system ensures that every step of your literature review is compliant and streamlined, saving you time and enhancing your documentation quality.
   4. Analysis panel for data extraction
      1. We are proud to launch the literature Analysis Panel, your central hub for extracting valuable insights from each paper. Document key information, exact decisive sentences, classify papers using predefined labels, and standardize these activities across all team members. All data collected via the Analysis Panel is compliantly exported as part of your surveillance documentation, enabling you to analyze trends and share insights with colleagues seamlessly.
   5. Advanced appraisal system for Meddev and custom templates
      1. You can use our appraisal system directly from the paper view, allowing you to conduct a compliant appraisal while keeping the abstracts and full paper information in front of your eyes. Use the ready-to-use Meddev template, or, customize an appraisal templates to fit your unique processes, without any limitations. Enjoy a fully traceable process with a system audit log for addressing any issues, ensuring complete accountability and reliability. All appraisal activities are exported as part of your surveillance documentation.
   6. Audit ready export
      1. Generate an audit-ready export with just one click, documenting all key steps of your literature surveillance. This includes all search contextual and configuration information, all results found, and all activities related to evaluation, analysis, and appraisal. This feature is designed to ensure that you’re always prepared for audits, making compliance simple.