October 1, 2011
Features
Designing with Advanced Materials: Titanium-on-PEEK application method in step with orthopedic and spinal devices
Orthopedic and spinal device OEMs are teaming up with suppliers that are developing new and novel technologies for advanced materials, such as PEEK-Optima polymer by Invibio (invitio.com), West Conshohocken, PA....
10 Key Considerations in Designing and Manufacturing PEEK Devices
10 tips to help guide the process of launching an implantable PEEK device...
Nanodiagnostics: Revolutionizing viable microorganism detection
Single-use and rapid diagnostic products continue to become more easily accessible thanks in part to continued advances in new materials and technology. A nanomembrane-based technology could change the future of testing for deadly microorganisms....
Understanding the role of fabric structures in the design of neuotech devices
SECANT MEDICALS JEFFREY KOSLOSKY TALKS WITH MEDICAL DESIGNS SHERRIE CONROY ABOUT THE UNDERLYING ROLE THAT FABRICS PLAY IN THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEUROTECH DEVICES, INCLUDING HOW FABRIC STRUCTURES WILL PERFORM, AND THE CRITICAL NEED FOR EARLY AND ONGOING COLLABORATION TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE STRUCTURE DESIGN....
Clinical trials in the cloud
Clinical trial image management for medical devices has come a long way and cloud computing is now taking it even further....
Departments
Medical Manufacturing Technology: A machinists 10 worst medical-design nightmares
Its important to think like a machinist when designing medical parts with CAD....
Industry Viewpoint: Study shows users of combination devices respond to good design
Study by Cambridge Consultants, in conjunction with MassMEDIC, was conducted to determine the patient-related drivers for drug-delivery combination products....
R&D Notebook:Knowing elements of style for injection-molded parts aids R&D efforts
With CAD solid modeling software, advances in CNC and CAM milling technology, and the ability to easily transmit CAD data becoming mainstream, reliable and inexpensive aluminum prototype injection molding is within easy reach of R&D designers. ...
Tech Spotlight: Adhesives & Fasteners
Securement products that meet end-user needs and the requirements of disposable medical devices include tape strips, a tube fixation device, and transparent film dressing....
News
FDA announces new staff training for medical device reviewers
FDA has set in motion two new training programs designed to improve the consistency of medical device reviews "by enhancing the skills of those reviewing premarket applications at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)," the agency says....
Medtronic pledges resources to improve healthcare systems in lower and middle-income countries
In a continued mission to reduce the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, Medtronic Inc and the Medtronic Foundation today announced a new commitment designed to improve healthcare systems and increase access to life]saving therapies....
AdvaMed to IOM: Keep 510(k)
MedicalDesign.com to you: Hows AdvaMed doing?
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) got it all wrong when it came out with its recommendation to eliminate 510(k). For details on what the IOM and how AdvaMed responded, see the Perspectives blogs by Sherrie Conroy for Sept 16 and July 29. ...
J&J head named BSC president
J&J Medical Device and Diagnostics Worldwide Group Chairman Michael Mahoney was named Boston Scientific Corp (BSC) President, effective Oct 17, and is expected to become BSC's CEO on Nov 1, 2012. ...
FabricoForum.com for industry discussion on flexible materials and adhesives
The FabricoForum, launched by Kennesaw, GA-based Fabrico, provides a venue for design engineers and manufacturers to discuss challenges involving flexible materials and adhesives in their projects. ...
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