Biologics and other targeted therapies are creating opportunities for innovative device solutions to meet the needs of the formulations as well as specific patient groups. These therapies may require lower annual volumes, and the device manufacturing strategy must fit commercial expectations at those volumes. Optimal manufacturing solutions should mitigate risk while meeting the quality, financial, […]
The Evolving Role of Thermoforming Suppliers in Medical Packaging Design
Today’s medical device OEMs need thermoforming partners to take on expanded roles in packaging design, development and testing. By providing full-service capabilities, thermoformers can enable optimized sterile medical packaging fit for purpose, which may be more sustainable, and can even play a big part in a device’s functionality.
Micro Molding with Bioabsorbables: Not Your Average Thermoplastics
This whitepaper explores Micro Molding with Bioabsorbables. Across the board with plastics, the rules are different when you mold it so small. But when it comes to bioabsorbable resins, they require a much more extensive and specialized approach than thermoplastics. By learning how processing bioabsorbables differs from thermoplastics, medical OEMs can understand the key factors […]
M2M Communication Considerations in Medical Device Development
Machine-to-machine communication (M2M) refers to the sharing of information between two devices. It is a key component in the rapidly growing “Internet of Things” (IoT), the increasing connectivity of devices in the home, workspaces, industry, and beyond. M2M communication can be as simple as the unidirectional transfer of data or as complex as multiplexed signals […]
Teardown: Inside the Neurometrix Quell TENS device
A TENS device for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation wraps around the upper calf much like a wristwatch wraps around the wrist. Here are some of its operational secrets. By Lee Teschler A medical device called a Quell performs what’s called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the lower leg. This technique is said to relieve diabetic pain. None […]
What You Need to Know About the ISO 13485:2016 Update
ISO 13485:2016: An Introduction The international standard ISO 13485 governs the manufacture of medical devices. The first edition was published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1996. The ISO currently reviews standards at least every five years to determine whether they need to be updated. The first update to ISO 13485 was released […]
Building Safety and Security into Connected Medical Devices
Medical devices are being designed to encapsulate virtually all of the functionality and complexity within the software. Considering today’s technologically advanced threat landscape, building in safety and security has never been more important. Cyber-criminals are using vulnerable network connected medical devices as a gateway to install malware on hospital networks. It is essential for manufacturers […]
Design for Manufacturing Breakthroughs: Producing Innovative Micro Medical Devices
This whitepaper explores how medical micro breakthrough designs are produced and how supplier and design roadblocks can be overcome without compromising the original design. By learning how to efficiently work with a molder to produce a breakthrough idea, medical OEMs can save valuable time in their supplier qualification process, decrease costs, increase speed to market, […]
LVAD Efficiency and the Criticality of Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement
What is a LVAD? How does it work? A left ventricular assist device (LVAD), also called a ventricular assist system or VAS, is a mechanical pump that is attached to the left ventricle of the heart to augment the function of the heart’s main pumping chamber. The left ventricle pumps blood from the heart to […]
Things You Need to Consider When Designing Robots for Commercialization
When people think of robotics, they often think about warehouses or manufacturing lines, where robots automate multiple processes. But robotics has the potential to reshape the way healthcare is delivered in a variety of applications and locales. While we’re a long way from a robot replacing a physician, there are many opportunities to provide automation […]
FDA removed 10% of medtech establishments from its registration database: Here’s why
David Lennarz, Registrar Corp. The U.S. FDA has removed 2,546 medical device establishments from its active registration database. As of Feb. 19, the FDA database contained 24,578 registered establishments, compared to 27,124 registered establishments on Feb. 2. So why did FDA remove the registrations? Get the full story on our sister site Medical Design & […]
