From Medical Design & Outsourcing

• UCSD researchers develop injectable biomaterial for tissue healing
  Researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) developed a new biomaterial that promotes cell and tissue repair. The injectable biomaterial reduces inflammation and promotes repair, the UCSD researchers say. Testing proved it effective in treating tissue damage caused by heart attacks in both rodent and large animal models. Researchers also provided proof of… […]
• Kawasaki Robotics debuts factory robots MC004V and REAPR
  NEWS RELEASE: Kawasaki Robotics debuts difference-making robotics at ATX West 2023 Since the inception of robotics, it’s been the symbiotic relationship between hardware, software and human ingenuity that’s driven development, redefining what is possible with robotic automation. Continuous hardware development and optimization combined with the emergence of intelligent software solutions is broadening the scope of… […]
• Phillips-Medisize unveils new disposable injector pen
  Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, announced today that it expanded its product portfolio with a new disposable pen injector. Hudson, Wisconsin-based Phillips-Medisize designed the new injector for high-volume manufacturing. It intends to offer pharmaceutical companies a familiar, competitive pen injector for faster, more efficient and cost-effective market entry. Get the full story at our sister site,… […]
• UCSD researchers develop wearable ultrasound device
  Engineers and physicians at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) developed a wearable ultrasound device for assessing heart function and structure. The device, roughly the size of a postage stamp, features a wear time of up to 24 hours and works during strenuous exercise. According to the university, the researchers aim to make ultrasound… […]
• Researchers create ‘unparalleled’ high-voltage microbattery
  Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say they created a high-voltage microbattery with high energy and power density. According to the researchers, the energy and power density are “unparalleled” by any existing battery design. These batteries may power microdevices, microrobots and implantable medical devices. Paul Braun, a material science and engineering professor, Sungbong Kim,… […]
• Stryker on steroids: How enabling technology will supercharge surgical robotics
  Stryker is tapping health data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve surgical robotics outcomes. Robert Cohen, president of Digital Robotics and Enabling Technologies at Stryker, recently discussed his mission with DeviceTalks Editorial Director Tom Salemi. Stryker created the Digital Robotics and Enabling Technologies group in 2021 to “stay laser-focused on the technology,” Cohen said. “What’s… […]
• Cirtec Medical acquires QMD Precision Components
  Cirtec Medical (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota) announced today that it has acquired QMD’s Precision Components business. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move comes amid continued consolidation in the medical device industry’s contract manufacturing and supplier space. QMD’s Precision Components business specializes in the development and manufacturing of silicone, polyisoprene and other… […]
• Nelipak adds Eastman Renew materials for sterile barrier medical device packaging
  NEWS RELEASE: Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Using Eastman Renew Materials for Production of Sterile Barrier Medical Device Packaging Products Nelipak® Corp., a leading global manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, has announced it is using Eastman’s EastarTM Renew 6763 to produce rigid thermoformed sterile barrier… […]
• Smith+Nephew LEAF patient monitor wins innovative tech nod
  Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) announced today that its LEAF patient monitoring system received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient. Vizient awards Innovative Technology designations to previously contracted products. The award signals to healthcare providers the impact of these innovations. Get the full story at our sister site, MassDevice. The post Smith+Nephew LEAF patient monitor wins innovative tech nod […]
• Improve medical device packaging with human factors engineering
  Sean Hagen, BlackHägen Design Human factors engineering (HFE) determines human behavior, abilities, limitations and other characteristics of medical device users and is utilized in the design of medical devices. It involves mechanical and software-driven user interfaces (UI), systems, tasks, instructional documentation, packaging, labeling and user training. The movement to develop more innovative and advanced devices… […]
• What is a self-lubricating liquid silicone rubber?
  By Alexander Santayana, Nusil — a brand of Avantor From well-established biocompatibility to robust performance characteristics, silicone offers medical device manufacturers a unique engineered material ideal for these applications. One type, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubbers (LSRs), provides an excellent medical-grade material that can solve manufacturing challenges and increase device performance. These elastomers contain a built-in… […]