Articles
Integrating Compliance and Quality Electronically
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | CommentsManaging compliance systems such as those designed to handle product complaints can be a significant burden if a company is still relying primarily on traditional paper-based methods.
Achieving Greater Through-Put Utilizing Automated Inspection
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | CommentsImplementing inspection procedures into the medical device manufacturing cycle helps to ensure a successful outcome through enhanced quality control and effective oversight of delicate processes. By automating these, companies take advantage of additional benefits.
Control in the Palm of Your Hand
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | CommentsSelecting the right control interface can be the key to the success of a device. Without a control that provides the required amount of functionality for the intended application of the device, the unit becomes a less effective tool.
Five Ways to Select an Adhesive Converter That Sticks
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | CommentsIn terms of options, services, and offerings, many adhesive converters may appear to be very much alike, making it difficult for companies to select the right one for their specific application.
Sticking Point: An Examination of Needle and Syringe Force Testing
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | Nelson Laboratories, Inc., Mitutoyo America Corporation, Mts Systems Corp. | CommentsNeedles and syringes must perform precisely to specification or they may seriously limit the ability of a healthcare professional to effectively and safely treat their patient.
Turnkey Enterprise Software Implementation on a Tight Deadline
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | CommentsThe Project: Implement a new tracking solution that could be put in place and ready for auditing within a very tight timeframe. The Solution: Select a solutions provider that has experience in rolling out a compliant software system for life science companies.
Are Your Component Providers Supplying You With the Right Testing Information?
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | by Jesse Bonfeld | CommentsDevice manufacturers are ultimately responsible for the safety and performance of a finished medical device. Therefore, they need to ensure their component suppliers are providing products that meet precise, critical specifications.
Are You Sure Your Software Is Properly Licensed?
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | CommentsThe Project: Maintain a clear and easily accessible record of all software licenses and hardware specifications. The Solution: Utilize PC inventory and software usage tracking technology to ensure license compliance and hardware needs. By Kris Barker W.W.
Turning Up the Heat on Coatings
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company, Specialty Coating Systems | CommentsThe Project: Implement a technology to ensure a reliable consistent temperature is achieved for a coating process. The Solution: Utilize an iron-chrome-aluminum heating element wire with ceramic fiber insulation to ensure a satisfactory result.
Quality Shines in California
August 10, 2007 5:52 am | Lumenous Device Technologies, Inc., Medical Extrusion Technologies, Inc., Norman Noble, Inc., Stellar Technologies, Tech-Etch, Inc. | CommentsTradeshows are certainly nothing new to most industries as they provide an excellent means of communication for both the attendees and exhibitors alike. What makes the Medical Design & Device show stand out is its focus on the Northern California medical device manufacturing market.
Partnership Success Leads to Technology Success for Endoscopic Products
July 6, 2007 6:06 am | CommentsRecognizing potential synergies and maintaining close relationships with technology experts is proving to be a successful equation in medical device manufacturing. This article examines how it is impacting the endoscopic marketplace, specifically examining one technology supplier.
Are Virtual Design Teams Right for You?
July 6, 2007 6:06 am | CommentsUtilizing a virtual design team is a strategy that can be implemented successfully for certain projects that meet specific requirements. This article reviews the necessary elements to ensure a successful virtual design team and offers tips on how to enhance its effectiveness.
Nanotechnology: Huge Future for Small Innovation
July 5, 2007 12:16 pm | CommentsMedical nanotechnology promises improved diagnostics, delivery of drugs with exquisite precision, and even nanosurgery.
Top Healthcare-Related Material Considerations for Combination Products
May 8, 2007 11:31 am | CommentsFor manufacturers of combination products, avoiding potential pitfalls is significantly more complex than with traditional medical devices due to the inclusion of a drug or biologic element. Therefore, companies need to ensure they have addressed concerns early in the material selection process.
Cutting to the Point of Fiber Lasers
May 8, 2007 11:31 am | CommentsPrecision is of paramount importance in the manufacture of medical devices. Few technologies demonstrate the ability to achieve the necessary degree of accuracy more effectively than laser solutions.
