From Medical Design & Outsourcing

• World’s largest contract chlorine dioxide sterilization chamber opens soon
  Boulder iQ division Boulder Sterilization will open what it said is the world’s largest contract chlorine dioxide (CD) sterilization chamber this summer. The 270-ft² chamber has capacity for two pallets at a time, allowing for batches and products of almost any size, the company said. Boulder, Colorado-based Boulder iQ said the new equipment will make… […]
• Design firm Delve makes first acquisition under new owner
  Delve announced its acquisition of Boston-based digital innovation and design firm Altr this week. Madison, Wisconsin–based Delve said Altr is its first acquisition under the ownership of private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, which purchased Delve in May 2021 and merged it with product design consultancy firm Bresslergroup. “Almost two years ago to the day,… […]
• 5 critical questions medical device manufacturers must ask potential lab testing partners
  You can learn a lot about a potential medical device testing partner by asking about experience, capacity, testing approaches, communication and pre-submission meetings. By Sandi Schaible, WuXi AppTec Medical Device Testing Selecting a laboratory testing partner can be tricky — it goes well beyond mere technical capabilities. Knowing the right questions to ask when choosing… […]
• Okay Industries promotes to fill laser technologies manager role
  NEWS RELEASE: Okay Industries promotes Redi Nasto Okay Industries, a contract manufacturer of components and subassemblies for global original equipment manufacturers in the medical device markets, is pleased to announce the promotion of Redi Nasto to laser technologies manager. In his new role, Nasto will lead and manage all aspects of laser technologies and processes,… […]
• 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… […]