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  • Autoclavability of High-Heat Polycarbonate Resins for Healthcare Applications
    The mechanical properties of a newly developed high-heat polycarbonate copolymer resin were evaluated after multiple autoclave cycles at both 120° and 134°C. Compared with conventional and other high-heat PC materials, the new resins demonstrated better impact property retention at lower...
    (February, 2012)
  • Patient Experience (Px) – A New Paradigm for Medical Device Development
    By combining the safety and rigour of human factors engineering with the broader scope of user experience design, medical device manufacturers can develop products that improve patient compliance.
    (January, 2012)
  • BRICs Bound? Bring Protection! Tips on Obtaining a Granted Patent
    Filing a patent in Brazil, Russia, India or China may not be simple, but it is a vital step in protecting your intellectual property.
    (January, 2012)
  • Applying Neutron Techniques to the Analysis of Nitinol Stents
    When used in addition to conventional analytical tools, neutron inspection techniques can play a critical role in optimising device design and performance.
    (November, 2011)
  • Building Smaller, More Reliable Medical Electronic Devices
    Silicon integrated passive devices enable breakthrough technologies and improve current functions.
    (October, 2011)
  • Medical Devices under Recast RoHS Regime
    It’s official: the RoHS recast brings medical devices within the scope of the directive starting in July 2014. There are, however, exemptions and new procedures that will have a specific impact on medtech manufacturers.
    (October, 2011)
  • The Trouble with Blood
    Blood is a particularly tricky fluid to handle. There are primarily four reasons for this: coagulation, haemolysis, availability and behaviour. The challenges associated with each of these items are highlighted below. Coagulation. When blood is outside the body, it will coagulate at every opportuni...
    (October, 2011)
  • Designing a Fluid Handling System
    Strategies for designing a reliable, repeatable fluid handling system.
    (October, 2011)
  • When Does Software Become a Medical Device?
    Forthcoming EU guidance is expected to clarify the status of stand-alone medical software, but why wait? International standards offer a commonsense route to compliance.
    (October, 2011)
  • Developing and Commercialising Companion Diagnostics
    An overview of the technology and key success factors of companion diagnostics, including case studies highlighting the challenges of developing viable products.
    (September, 2011)
  • New Frontiers in Orthopaedic Product Design
    To address the challenges of tomorrow and advance the state of the art, materials researchers must focus on the development of bioactive materials and an effective artificial articular cartilage.
    (September, 2011)
  • A Noninterchangeable Connector for Central Venous Pressure Lines
    This article discusses a new type of connector designed to prevent the unintentional administration of drugs.
    (September, 2011)
  • Sponsored Content: The Secret to Qosina’s Success
    Medical component supplier Qosina has seen rapid growth since its establishment as a result of its dedication to customer service, reliable and quick deliveries and a stock inventory of over 6000 products.
    (September, 2011)
  • Building Better Bonds Using Light-Cure Adhesives
    The use of light-cure adhesives can optimise product assembly and reduce material waste, thereby achieving cost savings in the production process without affecting quality.
    (September, 2011)
  • Sagentia at 25: Medical Innovation at the Speed of Light
    Tech company Sagentia celebrates 25 years of innovation in medical technology this month. Robin Lee, Head of IP Exploitation and Technology, reflects on the role the company has played in the development of diode-based medical devices and the opportunities and challenges yet to come.
    (August, 2011)
  • Nanotechnology, Made in Germany
    Engineering expertise and forward-thinking government support have helped to create a vibrant nanotechnology network that is enabling the development of next-generation medical technology.
    (August, 2011)
  • An Exercise in Osteoinnovation
    Implants made from open-cell porous metal materials promote bone regrowth and achieve strength and stiffness levels that match the surrounding bone. The technology can be used in permanent and resorbable applications.
    (May, 2011)
  • Medical MEMS: How Motion Sensing Is Transforming Next-Generation Medical Device Designs
    MEMS-based systems can significantly improve accuracy in aligning hip and knee implants with a patient’s anatomy, reducing discomfort and the need for revision surgery.
    (May, 2011)
  • Understanding Silicone, From Start to Finished Device
    Moulding silicone parts and successfully integrating them into a medical device is technically challenging, but the material’s many desirable properties make the effort worthwhile.
    (May, 2011)
  • Mapping Medtech Logistics in Asia-Pacific
    You don’t have to establish a regional hub to successfully market medical products in the Asia-Pacific region, but it helps.
    (May, 2011)
  • Motion Control Systems: A Drive for Perfection
    Advances in stepper motor designs and controls open new possibilities in medical technology and laboratory applications.
    (May, 2011)
  • Building a Better Stroke Detector
    The P3SENS multidisciplinary consortium aims to develop a biosensor that can detect a stroke sufficiently early to prevent the occurrence of ischemic damage and preserve quality of life.
    (May, 2011)
  • Device Sterilisation: The X Factor
    Although X-ray sterilisation has been used in medical device applications for approximately 15 years, uptake of the technology has been relatively slow. The recent introduction of high-power, high-energy accelerators that achieve desirable dose uniformity ratios may change that dynamic.
    (May, 2011)
  • Precision, Made in Switzerland
    The legendary Swiss dedication to detail is perhaps best exemplified by the indigenous watchmaking industry, where precision is indispensable. That tradition increasingly has found a new outlet, as manufacturers turn to supplying precision parts and services to the medical device industry.
    (May, 2011)
  • Catheter Development: The Right Start
    To achieve optimal results, several factors must be considered at the outset of a project. As one example, the successful development of a microdialysis catheter is described.
    (May, 2011)