Articles
Perspectives on Outsourcing vs. Automation
January 15, 2008 5:46 am | CommentsWith the news regarding China and questions surrounding the safety of its manufacturing facilities, in addition to the constant concerns over intellectual property protection, some medical device manufacturers are looking for alternatives.
Materials Report 2008
January 10, 2008 11:34 am | Advanced Polymers, A Vention Medical Company, Secant Medical, Inc. | CommentsWith device designers constantly seeking the next unique material that will help make their latest device a reality, it is important to stay abreast of what the material suppliers are developing.
The Tubing Solution Behind Minimally Invasive Surgery
January 10, 2008 6:41 am | CommentsMinimally invasive surgery has been a growing trend in healthcare for some time. As such, manufacturers who provide devices to the medical community for these procedures need to stay abreast of the technologies available to enhance their products.
PEEK-OPTIMA Enables Enhanced Safety in Fracture Treatment Applications
December 17, 2007 8:23 am | CommentsOrthopedic technologies are dominated by metal materials in the fabrication of implants and other devices used in this sector. However, increasingly, advanced, high-performance plastics are enabling enhancements with regard to safety and functionality.
Vibration Isolation Solutions at the FDA’s New Lab
December 10, 2007 12:08 pm | CommentsWhen it was decided that the FDA’s OSEL would be moving, officials sought to address vibration isolation in the new building upfront so they wouldn’t bring this issue with them from the previous facility.
Five Technologies That Can Make Life Easier
December 10, 2007 9:49 am | Proto Labs, Inc. | CommentsSome are new, some old, but five technologies are making strides and aiding medical device manufacturers produce a quality product.
Enhancing the Medical Device Product Lifecycle Using Medical Simulators
November 13, 2007 6:42 am | CommentsVirtual reality simulators are often associated more with entertainment or video game technology than something that would serve a true medical benefit; however, that’s not proving to be the case when it comes to using simulators with medical devices.
Prohealing Coatings: A Revolution in Medical Device Surface Modification
November 5, 2007 6:43 am | CommentsThe local delivery of anti-proliferative compounds from drug eluting stents (DES) has successfully reduced rates of restenosis following stent implantation. However, somewhat higher rates of late stent thrombosis are perceived for DES compared to their bare metal counterparts.
Sounding Off on ERP/CRM Software
November 5, 2007 6:43 am | CommentsThe Project: Find an ERP software solution that will enhance operational efficiency while also reducing costs. The Solution: Syspro’s integrated ERP/CRM offering provides a robust package that satisfies the requirements while also helping to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Smaller May Be Better, but It’s Not Always Easy
October 9, 2007 4:27 am | Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company | CommentsMedical OEMs face a number of challenges in miniaturizing device designs. Fortunately, new electronic capabilities and technologies are enabling this process to be performed more efficiently.
The Next Evolution of Parylene Coating
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | Specialty Coating Systems | CommentsParylene is an excellent option for medical device manufacturers seeking a device coating for their product. Unfortunately, specific factors limit its use in certain applications. A new variation offers benefits that address these concerns.
Determining if a Material Makes the Grade for Combination Products
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | CommentsThis presentation—the follow-up to an article that appeared in the May issue—reviews the physical characteristics of the materials used when designing and manufacturing a combination product.
Processes for Rapidly Ensuring a Quality Product
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | CommentsDevice companies are always seeking new methods with which to save time and money in the design and manufacturing processes.
Connection Selection: Identifying Fluid Connector Options
September 10, 2007 9:47 am | Colder Products Company | CommentsSelecting the right fluid line connector can boost performance and bring enhanced benefits to a medical device. However, with a variety of choices between fittings, luers, and couplings, it is difficult to know which offering would be best indicated for a specific application.
Five Basic Steps to Proper Membrane Selection
September 10, 2007 9:47 am | CommentsSelecting a membrane to use with a medical device seems like a relatively simple enough process, however, without careful consideration of a number of key factors, a device can fail as a result of an improper choice.
