New Polymer Delivers Added Protection to Small Medical Device Housings
Styrenics supplier Ineos Styrolution has introduced a new medical-grade material designed specifically for small medical housings and casings. The medical-grade material features chemical and UV resistance as well as impact strength.
Scientists report wearable breakthrough in electric control of DNA
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland say they’ve made a wearable breakthrough, developing an electrogenetic interface to enable transgene expression in human cells.
Medtronic and Axonics Back for Final Showdown
The U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board made a mistake in Medtronic’s favor last year, a federal judge ruled this week.
ISO Chemical Characterization for Medical Devices
By comprehensively evaluating the allowed limit of extractable chemical levels in medical devices, manufacturers can ensure that their device is safe for its intended use.
3D-Printing System Can Speed Up Wound Healing
The PAINT system consists of a cellular-based, gel-like ink and a 3D-printing pen to apply the biomaterial to cuts and abrasions.
Behind the Design of an Automated Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
UroActive is powered by a MyoElectroMechanical System that is placed around the urethral duct and is adjustable based on the patient’s activity.
How to Improve Instructions for Use
User-based research, enhanced visual elements, and early co-development of product and packaging support IFU designs for medical devices.
Are Things Starting to Turn Around for Philips?
For the most part, the story of Philips has been consistent since 2021 and unfortunately, the narrative has been one of recalls and massive dips in shares. However, that story changed a bit today, when the Amsterdam-based company raised its 2023 outlook after beating consensus in the second quarter.
How Can We Make Healthcare Plastics More Recyclable?
HPRC’s new packaging design guidelines shed light on preferred materials for improving recyclability.
Mending broken hearts
A new technology that uses bio-printed ‘patches’ to repair damaged heart tissue has been proven to be safer and more cost-effective for patients.