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

Isometric Micro Molding closes sale to new owner Nissha Medical Technologies

The Contribution of Medical Robotics to Human Wellbeing

The future of medical robotics is here to stay and grow with the advancements in medical science. The global demand for robotics in the medical sector is growing rapidly owing to its benefits and is set to cross market size of $17.5 billion by 2026.

Power Pairings Drive Medical Device Electronic Manufacturing Services

After dutifully conforming to gender and generational expectations for much of her life, the self-described “fitness junkie” is now shattering societal norms with her viral exercise videos on social media. In them, Rischko flaunts her fine fettle through synchronized dance moves (Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers, Ben E. King, Sanika, Taylor Swift, and Famous Sally & YB, among others, provide the music), circuit training, spin classes, pull-ups, ab rollouts, and planks (her personal best was eight minutes, 40 seconds).

The benefits and applications of photochemical etching for medical technology

Complex, precision metal components are found in a variety of medical industry applications, and the demand for these parts is increasing with the medical technology industry’s rapid advancements. With robotics and AI technology’s increased use in medical technology environments, the need for highly specified and calibrated parts will only become greater and more urgent.

Assembly Technology for Next-Generation Robot-Assisted Surgery Systems and Instruments

The introduction of endoscopy in surgical practice is one of the greatest success stories in the history of medicine, and there is no end in sight in terms of the development of minimally invasive surgical procedures and instruments. Advances in material sciences, imaging, sensors, and robotics are driving a need for new innovative approaches to manufacturing the next generation of surgical instruments.

Survey: 70% of Bluetooth RPM Users Report Issues Sending Glucose Readings

The 2023 National Diabetes Care Survey suggests that cellular RPMs could help, but according to the data, RPMs as a whole may have a visibility problem.

Surmodics Debuts New Hydrophilic Coating Technology

A new hydrophilic coating for medical device applications is said to achieve an enhanced balance of lubricity and coating durability, the latter property resulting in low particulates.