Medical procedures continue to advance with the development of new technology and manufacturing capabilities. These advancements led to a need for more device feedback and data during procedures to help guide clinicians to more successful patient outcomes. There are several different types of sensors that can be integrated into medical devices to measure critical inputs […]
Building it better — One component at a time
At Argon Custom Products Solutions, Every New Project Is A Challenge To Build It Better. Founded in 1972, Argon Medical Devices has long been recognized for their technical expertise in the design and manufacturing of disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. For clients who seek to improve device quality, Argon Custom […]
Ultrasonically welded flow sensor critical to success of Hamilton Medical ventilator design
The disposable sensor monitors ventilation of critically ill patients with high precision. Didier Perret, Emerson Hamilton Medical (Bonaduz, Switzerland) produces intelligent ventilation solutions for intensive-care units and critical-care transports. To meet the exploding demand for ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton Medical established a new ventilator production site in Reno, Nevada, with the support of a […]
For 40+ years, implantable medical textiles have played a pivotal role in the cardiovascular device industry.
Medical-grade textiles offer the versatility and performance that medical device OEMs seek to create implantable devices that best meet the needs of today’s applications. The incorporation of implantable textiles in vascular medical devices allows for increased flexibility and functionality in product design. Download BD Peripheral Intervention OEM’s white paper to learn more.
Design patents can provide extra protection for medical robots
Filing design patents can protect a medical robot’s overall aesthetic and the software user interface. Roman Fayerberg, Todd C. Basile and David J. Dykeman, Greenberg Traurig Medical robotics companies often emphasize utility patents when building strategic patent portfolios, given the complex nature of robotics technology. However, don’t overlook design patents, which provide another layer of […]
FDA targets oversight of 3D printed medical devices in point-of-care
By Stewart Eisenhart, Emergo Group A new discussion paper from the US Food and Drug Administration identifies challenges to developing effective regulatory oversight of 3D printed medical devices used in patient point of care (PoC) settings, and lays out potential regulatory approaches for such devices. Get the full story here at the Emergo Group’s blog. […]
Adapting an existing laparoscopic or advanced energy device for a robotic platform
By Len Faria Mechanical Engineering Manager, Veranex Robotic assisted surgery (RAS) has seen impressive and sustained growth for the past decade with little sign of slowing down. New surgical modalities, differentiated visualization and navigation solutions along with increased connectivity continue to drive market adoption and utilization. As the market matures, access to a broad […]
3D Printing: Making products better, faster, and more affordable
With help from HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology, Biotec produces improved parts for its medical devices in less time and at a lower cost. Download this white paper…
The advantages of an AI/ML-enabled search engine for FDA records
The FDA’s new list of artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled devices highlights opportunity for improvement. Craig Coombs and Qiang Kou, Nyquist Data The FDA released a list of cleared or approved artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled devices in September, documenting much of the agency’s work in the innovative area of AI/ML. Extracting this information from […]
The Decentralized Hospital: Envisioning Our MedTech-fueled Future
The past year has also shown the urgent need to create robust, resilient, sustainable, interconnected health systems to address widespread challenges from high costs and provider burnout to our aging population and beyond. Star’s HealthTech Practice, in collaboration with Magic Leap, has crafted this focused look into the tech-fueled future of healthcare. Our experts assess […]
How Stryker is using 3D printing to advance orthopedics
Orthopedic device giant Stryker uses additive manufacturing to make porous geometries that wouldn’t otherwise be possible DeviceTalks 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, provides the ability to create new products and designs that are incredibly complex and hard to machine. For 20 years, Stryker has been on a journey to use additive manufacturing specifically to […]
