From Medical Design & Outsourcing

• 80-cent device prototype uses smartphone to monitor blood pressure
  University of California San Diego engineers have prototyped an inexpensive device that clips onto a smartphone to monitor a user’s blood pressure. The 3D-printed device uses the smartphone’s camera and flash paired with an algorithm on an app to take systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. “We’ve created an inexpensive solution to lower the barrier… […]
• The rundown on dip manufacturing for medical devices
  Dip molding and dip coating each have advantages and drawbacks for medical device manufacturing. By Dan Sanchez, Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical Dip molding and coating involve immersing an object into liquid silicone and either forming or coating a component. These methods can contribute to the success of a medical device project when correctly specified for… […]
• Going Beyond In The Medical Devices Industry: Advanced Materials With USP Class VI Certification
  By Ronelle Decker, Senior Business Development Manager – Omniseal Solutions™ Life Science High Performance Life Science Material Options & Solutions Omniseal Solutions™ is a leading global engineering company specializing in the design and manufacture of precision sealing and material solutions for critical applications in challenging environments. For over 65 years, they have provided life science… […]
• They said it at DeviceTalks Boston 2023
  Medical device industry leaders from Boston Scientific, Becton Dickinson, ZimVie, Medtronic, Stryker and more met at DeviceTalks Boston to share lessons learned and their perspectives on industry trends, device design and medtech innovation. Bidding farewell to DeviceTalks Boston 2023, we look back at an exceptional two-day medical device conference teeming with insights from over 100… […]
• How LivaNova developed a next-generation perfusion system
  Access to technology, integrated systems and data reign supreme in the new era of perfusion. By Marco Dolci, LivaNova  Perfusionists are essential players on a cardiac surgery team, ensuring patients receive critical clinical support to maintain vital functions during a procedure. In short, the breath and heartbeat of patients’ lives rest in the hands of… […]
• Brain-spine ‘digital bridge’ allows spinal cord injury patient to walk — and enjoy a beer
  A wireless “digital bridge” between a paralyzed patient’s brain and spinal cord has allowed him to walk naturally, researchers say. The experimental technology uses electronic implants on the brain and spinal cord to relay leg movement control signals, allowing 40-year-old Gert-Jan Oksam to walk again 12 years after a bicycle accident. Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from… […]
• AI breakthroughs in medtech: 7 ways to enhance healthcare
  Whether it’s OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Microsoft’s new Bing, 2023 is the year when generative artificial intelligence entered the popular consciousness. In the medtech space, it seems as though every company is seeking ways to incorporate some form of AI into the digital features of their products and services. So what is artificial intelligence good at… […]
• Resonetics names former BD exec Kevin Kelly as CEO
  Resonetics today announced that Kevin Kelly was appointed president and CEO of the company, effective immediately. Kelly succeeds Tom Burns, who is retiring and will become the executive chair of the board. “We are all delighted to welcome Kevin as Resonetics’ next CEO. I’ve known Kevin for more than 20 years, and he brings a long… […]
• New skin-safe materials for additive manufacturing will advance medical device design
  New materials open the applications for using 3D printing for personalized medical devices. By Guillaume Bailliard, Formlabs Additive manufacturing will make personalized medical devices affordable. As 3D printers have become more accessible and manufacturers innovate new materials for medical applications, the industry is delivering patient-specific orthotics, prosthetics, dental devices and more. But adoption has not… […]
• The top cardiac care innovation news at Heart Rhythm 2023
  The future of cardiac care was on display at the Heart Rhythm Society’s 2023 annual meeting. Medical device companies showcased groundbreaking technologies at Heart Rhythm 2023, May 19-21 in New Orleans. The innovations presented during the event offer new avenues for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of cardiovascular conditions, providing hope for patients worldwide. Boston Scientific,… […]
• Hemco offers VSE Balance Enclosure for critical procedures involving powders and liquids
  NEWS RELEASE: VSE Balance Enclosure for critical procedures involving powders and liquids The VSE is offered in 24”, 36” and 48” widths to accommodate an analytical balance and other small-scale lab processes. Constructed of chemical-resistant metal framing and 1/4” thick clear acrylic side panels and viewing sash. Efficient air flow design with airfoil and bypass… […]