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 […]
The future of medtech is about connectivity and data
Here’s why medtech companies must embrace innovation, connectivity and disruption. DeviceTalks Healthcare must shift away from responding to acute episodes and focus on chronic and preventive care to provide better care, value, and population health. Data will inform the transition. Key questions include, “What does this mean for medtech? What role does medtech play in […]
Advancing Life Science and Biomedical Manufacturing through Linear Motion: The OEM’s Guide
Life science and biomedical OEMs face tremendous pressures to achieve new advancements in technology, processes, workflows, and production. Discover how to realize critical improvements in capital equipment manufacturing — while ensuring against failures — with the proper utilization of next-generation linear motion systems. Announcing an exclusive new technical white paper for OEMs. Download this white […]
FDA Breakthrough Device Designation: What You Need to Know
The FDA Breakthrough Device Designation keeps you top of mind with the FDA, provides commercialization support, and gets attention from investors. For tips on how to apply, and how you can profit from breakthrough designation, get a copy of Avania’s latest white paper. Download the white paper from Avania to learn more…
