New Labeling Solutions Emerge for UDI
UPM Raflatac launches new sterilizable label materials to support UDI.
Photo Of The Day: A Stretchy Circuit
Researchers in China have made a new hybrid conductive material—part elastic polymer, part liquid metal—that can be bent and stretched at will. Circuits made with this material can take most two-dimensional shapes and are also non-toxic, according to Cell Press.
Current LSR Material Trends in the Molding of Medical Devices
Where is the evolution of LSR use—for molders, formulators, and especially designers and device engineers—headed in the coming years?
Entering a Golden Age of Medical Materials
Ethicon’s principal materials engineer discusses the latest in exciting new medical materials and considers where the trends will take device makers and designers in the years ahead.
PEEK formulations for new implantable devices
Since the late 1990s, polyether ether ketone has become a go-to material for companies that manufacture orthopedic implants, thanks to its radiolucency and anatomical properties. Now, custom formulations of PEEK are enabling new potential applications for the polymer.
Hospital Disinfectants: Why You Should Reconsider Your Materials Testing Approach
Materials provider has developed a testing protocol for evaluating the effects of disinfectants on plastics.
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.
A Brief Introduction to Medical Device Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility of medical devices is a complex and evolving subject. Here’s what you need to know.
