Another opportunity to grasp the newest market trend! The 2023 Medtec Innovation Forum will focus on advanced active medical device enterprises with cutting-edge products, technologies.
Therapy developers are being asked to consider ways to deliver drugs for a longer time period with a single dose. This has spurred innovation in both the oral and parenteral spaces, but the greatest potential for long-acting delivery remains in implantable systems.
Finalists were selected from the seven categories: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive/Transportation, Consumer Product Design, Electronics/Sensors/IoT, Manufacturing/Robotics/Automation, Medical, and Sustainable Technologies/Future Energy.
In the realm of advanced medical device development, Switzerland’s Oertli Instrumente AG has transformed its prototyping and packaging processes by integrating the Mayku Mulitplier pressure former into its 3D printing workflow.
By 1980, the luer connector had become standard in the United States for connecting catheters to plastic tubing, according to a detailed history of the luer that MD+DI published in 2012. In Europe, however, the Record (also known as Rekord) was most widely used.
Packaging for Med Device Companies: EO and CD Considerations
What medical device manufacturers should keep in mind when packaging for chlorine dioxide (CD) versus ethylene oxide (EO).
2024: Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of Healthcare
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology is driving a transformative shift. As industry navigates these technological frontiers, the collective goal is to enhance patient experiences, streamline processes, and make healthcare more accessible and equitable. This article explores key emerging trends that are not only improving patient engagement but are also set to redefine the future of healthcare.
Nitinol grips prevent slips in Abbott’s heart valve clips
Nitinol is a key material in the heart valve clips that Abbott designed for its TriClip and MitraClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) systems.
How Abbott created its next-gen RF ablation system
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has generated a great deal of buzz for its potential to reduce complications in procedures for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). But even as Abbott is developing its Volt PFA system — announcing in January that it kicked off a CE mark clinical trial of Volt — the medtech giant is betting that tried-and-true radiofrequency (RF) ablation can still make a big difference with the right innovations.
Nitinol prices climb for medical devices after melting deals
Nitinol prices are up from the top two providers of the nickel-titanium alloy that’s enabling a wide range of cardiovascular implants and minimally invasive procedures.
Forget Stent Wars: PFA Emerges as the Next Competitive Frontier in Medical Devices
Can a new approval in the pulsed-field ablation space give Boston Scientific the edge over competitors like Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson?
Researchers use imitation learning to train surgical robots
A robot, trained for the first time by watching videos of seasoned surgeons, executed the same surgical procedures as skillfully as the human doctors.
Protein Adhesion and Metal Interaction in Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Abbott Laboratories and SilcoTek share research on coatings to prevent unwanted protein adsorption on 316L stainless steel.
How Medtronic designed the PulseSelect pulsed field ablation system for AFib
Medtronic‘s PulseSelect became the first pulsed field ablation (PFA) system to win FDA approval for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib) in December 2023.
Medical Device Design Decisions: Choosing Between Disposable & Reusable
Each type of device has its own set of advantages and challenges when making this choice.
Addressing Challenges in Primary Packaging Testing for Medical Devices
When testing the seal strength of pouches and trays to […]
What is nitinol and where is it used?
Nitinol is a nearly equiatomic metal alloy of nickel and titanium with unique properties, including superelasticity (also called pseudoelasticity) and shape memory.
New Data Debunks Death Risk Warnings on Paclitaxel-Coated Devices
Based on a new meta-analysis on paclitaxel-coated devices, FDA updated guidance that eliminates the requirement for device manufacturers to include specific warning language within device labeling.
Plastic Gears Are Enabling Today’s Advanced Applications
Here’s what to consider, whether you’re converting from metal to plastic gears or designing gears for a novel device.
Bioabsorbable polymers for implantable medical devices: What to know
Bioabsorbable polymers are used for an expanding range of medical devices. Learn more about specific bioabsorbable polymers, their applications, regulatory resources, and common mistakes and pitfalls.
Ask the Expert: Improving Sustainability in Medical Device Manufacturing
Stefano Vicenzetto, Design Systems Engineer at Flex, shares his insights on how Circular Economy principles can be applied within the MedTech industry to reduce environmental impact by shifting away from the linear take, make and waste approach.
Incorporating Medical Device Risk Management into QMS Protocol
How to improve current risk management processes, ensur […]
5 Tips for Choosing a Reliable Testing Partner for Regulatory Success
Follow these tips when searching for the right third-party testing partner to avoid delays and ensure your product’s smooth journey to market.
Staying on the compliant side of change control regulations
Medical device change control regulations have a lot of boxes to check.
New FDA Regulations for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs): What it Means to Laboratories
As laboratories navigate the evolving landscape of Labo […]
How metal 3D printing is transforming the way surgical tools are made
Application breakthroughs in fields from prosthetics to implants to regenerative medicine owe a lot to recent advances in 3D printing. This technology, also referred to as additive manufacturing, is now able to manage increasingly complex geometries, opening the door to applications such as drug delivery devices and smart surgical tools.
Will Abbott Have a Strong Year for M&A?
During a 4Q23 earnings call, Ford was asked by an analyst about Abbott’s strong balance sheet, which was described as “$20 billion worth of firepower”, and if that would prompt the company to become involved with acquisitions this year.
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