Registration has opened for Medtec China 2024, the China's leading event for medical device manufacturing, taking place on 25-27 September at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
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.
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.
2024 Predictions for Medical Packaging
What medical packaging trends are most likely to garner attention in 2024? Packaging Digest explored this during a virtual roundtable with industry experts.
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.
Protolabs 3D Printing Report Shows Growth Exceeding $28B
3D printing has evolved to occupy an established place in manufacturing today. As it has become a more widely applied industrial manufacturing process, the industry is coming of age. A large network of specialized companies providing support and solutions for a range of production processes has emerged.
Five Trends Shaping Medtech’s Software Strategy
So far in 2024, we’re seeing more medtech companies strategically prioritize the fundamentals of product development and commercialization to clear a path for sustained innovation. From digging into digital therapeutics to building stronger data foundations, following are some trends currently shaping software in medtech.
3D printing tips for new functionality and maximum reimbursement with orthotics and prosthetics
Nine tips for improvements in patient outcomes, function and materials when 3D printing O&P devices.
Advancements in Digital Biomarkers & Medical Diagnostics
The quickly evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to dramatically impact all facets of the healthcare industry for the foreseeable future. At the root of the seemingly limitless potential to improve patient care is the field of diagnostics, where advancements in medtech devices and biomarkers are propelling earlier diagnoses into more comprehensive care planning for patients and more favorable prognoses.
How the Shockwave Reducer implant is designed to treat refractory angina
After buying the Neovasc Reducer, Shockwave plans another attempt at FDA approval — and to explain how the implant treats refractory angina.
How Medtronic designed the PulseSelect pulsed field ablation system for AFib
Medtronic PulseSelect became the first pulsed field ablation (PFA) system to win FDA approval for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib) in December 2023.
Programmable Materials Help Heal Broken Bones
A new study that integrates machine learning, optimization, 3D printing, and stress experiments allowed engineers to gain insight into these natural wonders by developing a material that replicates the functionalities of human bone for orthopedic femur restoration.
On-Skin Wearable Bioelectronic Device Uses Breathable, Stretchable Material
A team of researchers at the University of Missouri have made a significant breakthrough in their ongoing development of an on-skin wearable bioelectronic device. Zheng Yan’s lab, which specializes in soft bioelectronics, recently added an important component to the team’s existing ultrasoft, breathable and stretchable material. The key feature: wireless charging — without batteries — through a magnetic connection.
A Miniaturized Robotic-Assisted Surgery System
The advancements in the design of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) systems continue to aim toward enabling operations to be performed through small incisions. This is done by providing the surgeon the ability to control robotic arms and cameras with precision. The goal of RAS is to help surgeons perform procedures reproducibly in a minimally invasive manner, which, in turn, can lead to advantages such as reduced pain and shorter hospital stays.
Component Selection Considerations for Sensor-Driven Medical Devices
ompanies introducing new sensor-driven technology into the biosensor market must make careful, strategic decisions during the design phase if their products are to compete with established players. Often lost in the excitement of burgeoning product ideas is the need for component compatibility, but this is a critical consideration that significantly impacts market viability.
Pharmaceuticals to Embrace Sensory Packaging
Pharmapack once again established itself as the unmissable event in the health sector for a comprehensive overview of packaging innovations. Trends and tomorrow’s packaging options were also studied there and focusing on compliance remains a key factor for treatment efficiency.
The Role of Photochemical Etching in Thermal Management
The photochemical etching (PCE) process is distinguished by its capacity to fabricate metal parts with unparalleled accuracy.
UDI at 10: Moving into The Future
This article presents a snapshot of the current state of the UDI and how the movement may evolve.
Seeing Double: What to Watch When Bringing Combination Products to the EU Market
Autoinjector pens, smart inhalers, syringes prefilled w […]
How to Navigate FDA’s Medical Device Cybersecurity Recommendations
FDA is cracking down on medical device cybersecurity. In response to an increase in healthcare cybersecurity threats, prevalence of connected devices, and pressure from the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the agency issued final guidance on medical device quality system and premarket submission requirements. In March, FDA released an update to clarify what devices must comply, as well as to give more specifics on the proposed cybersecurity plan.
EU MDR Poses Challenges for Manufacturers
To provide an overview of EU MDR, we turned to Abhishek (Abhi) Gautam, MS, EMBA, who is an executive engineer at DDL Inc., an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited full-service testing lab that provides package, product, and materials testing to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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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