Thermoplastics materialize for microextruded neurovascular and surgical tubing
High-precision equipment can coextrude in up to four layers.
Should You Take a Second Look at Silicone?
Silicone’s versatility could help address challenges in drug delivery and healthcare.
Challenges in Designing Medical Device Materials
As the medical device industry advances, plastics used for medical devices must be chemical resistant, able to withstand daily wear and tear, and be optimized for patient safety.
CDx’s WATS3D Highly Effective in Real World Setting
A study found that a biopsy method derived from the Star Wars Missile Defense Initiative can effectively help in the detection of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal dysplasia.
The Necessary Overhead of Quality Processes in Medical Device Product Development
The Necessary Overhead of Quality Processes in Medical Device Product Development
FDA Recalls Brain Surgery Device Due to Heating Problem
FDA alerted doctors to a problem with the Monteris Medical NeuroBlate probe in which the device may become unexpectedly heated during certain types of brain surgery.
Why Is Quality Focusing on Compliance?
Excessive focus on compliance can create hurdles in cultivating quality and innovation.
Colibri Course Corrects to be Relevant in TAVR
Colibri has treated the first two patients in a feasibility study and cites Edwards Lifesciences as its main competition in the TAVR market.
Working Toward ‘Universal Connectivity’ in Drug Delivery
Partnership aims to connect as many devices as possible, even a bare syringe, to help improve patient adherence.
The Future is Here: What’s New and Exciting in Medical Materials
Growth in biomaterials, drug and biologic combination devices, flexible sensors, electronics, and artificial intelligence, along with the manufacturing evolution of fast prototyping, 3D printing, and multiple additive and subtractive manufacturing, are driving interest in new materials.