Patented Laser Welding Process Enables Closed-Loop Medical Device Recycling and Reduced Waste

Taken together, health and medical devices constitute a substantial waste stream and pose costly disposal challenges for manufacturers, health providers and consumers. Many of these devices are powered and contain valuable components that can be recovered and reused, such as batteries, specialized circuitry and logic, precious metals, plastics and more. Today, however, few such devices are subject to recovery, reuse or recycling.

Mini Implantable Sensor Monitors Health

To ensure the technology’s future applicability, a significant portion of the project focuses on evaluating the developed prototype’s performance through specific lab tests, with careful consideration given to biocompatibility assessments and other medical aspects.

Rapid Prototyping Method for Microscale Spiral Devices

Contact Lens Could Diagnose Glaucoma

UK and Turkey have developed a contact lens that can detect changes in eye pressure that signal possible glaucoma.

3D-printed Lens Implant Could Revolutionize Cataract Surgery

A mixture of photopolymerizable materials developed by researchers in England combined with 3D printing could revolutionize cataract surgery.

Technology and Design Trends to Support an Aging Population

Integrating Smart Technology into Wearable Device Design

Market research firms project that the market will reach about $250 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20 percent. This prediction indicates significant opportunities for developing new and innovative mobile and wearable healthcare products. Figure 1 illustrates a few wearable medical devices and their connection to various medical services.

High voltage in the heart: PFA catheter design tips from Biosense Webster

Tushar Sharma at J&J Medtech’s Biosense Webster discusses pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter shapes, sensors, electrodes and device design tips. Biosense Webster’s pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter design and development starts in the heart.

Putting Blood Collection at Patients’ Fingertips… Literally

We’re nearly a quarter into the 21st century, yet the primary method for collecting blood samples has been relatively unchanged since the 1950s. There will continue to be an important place for venipuncture, at least for the foreseeable future, but isn’t it time for something new that can help improve healthcare access while also making the process less invasive and painful for patients?

Better Therapeutics Terminates Employees, Seeks Strategic Alternatives