A Medical Device Worth Sweating Over
A hydration-tracking sweat patch made of flexible electronics that attach to the body recently got a workout, thanks to cadets at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. This patch is designed to battle dehydration in soldiers, workers, and athletes in the field.
3D-printed resorbable implant technology achieves ISO 13485 certification
Medtech startup BellaSeno (Leipzig, Germany) has obtained ISO 13485 certification for the design and additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing) of resorbable implants. As such, it claims to be among only a handful of companies worldwide to offer integrated contract additive manufacturing of implants under the ISO quality management standard specific to medical devices.
The deadline for ISO 13485:2016 certification is . . . now!
Are your critical suppliers in compliance?
Intuitive Is the Latest Surgical Robotics Company to Level Up
The Sunnyvale, CA-based company’s acquisition of the robotic endoscope portion of Schölly Fiberoptic’s business follows strategic moves by Medtronic and Verb Surgical to strengthen their respective robotics platforms.
Implementing the IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Standard
Why a mobility classification matters and how to choose the right one.
GW Plastics Expands Again at Royalton, Vermont Manufacturing and Technology Center
Leading Contract Manufacturer Announces Second Expansion in Three Years for Advanced Manufacturing Facility
GW Plastics expansion-Reported by Plastic News
The Royalton site has grown into the medical device manufacturer’s main hub for technology and advanced processes to manufacture medical and drug-delivery devices.
Buyer delegations Metronic, J&J, Stryker are attending Medtec China 2019, 3 international pavilions bringing cutting-edge products
MedtecChina 2019 will be held from 25th- 27th September in Shanghai. The show will attract more than 25,000 professional visitors, including decision-makers, purchasers, R&D engineers, product engineers and quality inspectors from numerously famous Chinese and international medical device manufacturers including Medtronic (Shanghai), Johnson & Johnson, Stryker (Suzhou), BD, Smith & Nephew, Olympus, Canon Medical…
What Could Blockchain Technologies Mean for the Medical Device Industry?
Blockchain offers a number of potential use cases, but there are some challenges to overcome.
Tiny Robots Tackle Big Problems
Recent research highlights a wide range of emerging uses for nanoscale robots in tackling some of the toughest issues in medicine.
