Exploring Femtosecond Laser Micro-Drilling for Medical Grade Polymer Tubing Applications
Results from a study of four types of medical-grade polymer tubing using a fs 515nm laser as the primary tool serve as evidence that the laser is a suitable source for the fabrication of medical-grade polymer-based devices.
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.
Researchers Create GPS-like Smart Pills with AI
Wearable electronics and AI enable ingestible sensors t […]
Wearable Devices Get Signal Boost from Innovative Material
The material moves like skin and preserves signal stren […]
Addressing Challenges in Primary Packaging Testing for Medical Devices
When testing the seal strength of pouches and trays to […]
3D-printed PEEK-based Spine Implant Cleared by FDA
The implant’s porous structure, enabled by the polymer […]
New FDA Regulations for Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs): What it Means to Laboratories
As laboratories navigate the evolving landscape of Labo […]
Incorporating Medical Device Risk Management into QMS Protocol
How to improve current risk management processes, ensur […]
Understanding the State of Surgical Robotics
Medtronic’s Arvind Ramadorai answers questions on the p […]
Ask the Expert: Improving Sustainability in Medical Device Manufacturing
Stefano Vicenzetto, Design Systems Engineer at Flex, shares his insights on how Circular Economy principles can be applied within the MedTech industry to reduce environmental impact by shifting away from the linear take, make and waste approach.
