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.
Biggest Trends in the Diabetes Tech Market
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Pulsed field ablation re-energizes the atrial fibrillation market
Since the FDA’s approval of the first pulsed field abla […]
MIT engineers develop adjustable gastric balloon
MIT engineers have developed a gastric balloon that can […]
AI CNC Machining: The Next Big Leap Forward for Shop Owners
Few innovations have impacted machining shops as much a […]
Designing Medical Devices for Manufacturing Automation and Large-Scale Production
Strict compliance with regulatory standards has brought Design for Automation to the forefront of product development.
Coating could make medical devices safer for patients
Designed to mimic the natural behavior of blood vessels, the new material could allow for safer use of blood-contacting devices, especially in cases where blood clots are a significant concern.
Innovations In Biocompatible Materials For Medical Devices
The latest breakthroughs, current industry trends, and regulatory challenges of biocompatible materials for medical devices and implants.
What is Nitinol and How is it Leveraged in Medical Device Design?
Nitinol, a shape memory alloy, is leveraged in medical devices for optimal efficiency, from reducing procedure times to promoting effective fracture recovery.
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.
Customizing Lead Screws for Performance, Compactness, Cost and Compliance
Customization begins with awareness of the end-user’s needs. Ultimately, this will help streamline design requirements and the motion solution.
Understanding the changes and impact of MDR and IVDR
Compliance deadlines may have been extended for EU MDR and IVDR, but companies should be transitioning to steady state MDR activities now.
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.
What the EU Parliament’s Resolution Means for MDR and IVDR
The resolution represents a non-binding legal intention to consider further changes.
Staying on the compliant side of change control regulations
Medical device change control regulations have a lot of boxes to check.
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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