Developing Raw Technology
How can engineers developing medical devices explore novel technology?
Re-engineering Medical Devices to Stay Competitive
The redesign of a wound closure device enabled a medical device company to achieve the same function at a lower price and to maintain its edge in a competitive marketplace.
Is Your Ultrasound R&D Team Exposed to Harm?
A guide to practicing safe sounds.
Relative Health Limited Complete Cuff-Less Blood Pressure Trial
Working with the National Health Service, UK based Relative Health Limited have completed their first full scale clinical trial of their new Optical cuff-less Blood Pressure technology.
These ‘smart’ bandages could heal chronic wounds
UConn biomedical engineers are touting a wirelessly controlled “smart” bandage and corresponding platform for delivering medications to chronic, non-healing wounds.
Why Human Factors Terminology Needs Updating
There are inconsistencies in the definitions of Normal Use and Abnormal Use. Here’s what should be corrected.
Options for Reducing Friction When Using Silicone Elastomers
Silicone has a long and proven history of use with medical devices and can provide many benefits, from flexibility to cushioning. When working with some medical devices, however, silicones can present challenges due to an inherent surface tack.
Cost-Effective Interconnects for Autoclaved Medical Devices
The medical market is becoming more and more impacted by influences of emerging market mega trends including expanding global markets, where products must be made to meet the economic and supply needs of the local area; aging populations, which drive the need for increasing availability of high-quality and affordable medical devices; and the trend toward reusing products, where possible, addressing the growing issue of waste and limitations on recycling.
Battery-free pacemaker reduces equipment to size of a dime
Researchers have developed and tested for the first time in vivo a miniaturized, battery-free pacemaker that supports optical and electrical multisite stimulation. The new device is powered wirelessly, omitting the weight and bulk associated with battery power, along with the need to replace or recharge, thereby allowing for indefinite operation.
Using 24 GHz Doppler Radar Sensors for Noncontact Human Vitals Detection
Health and wellness monitoring is a primary way to manage personal health and awareness for a healthy lifestyle. Many wearable activity tracking devices, smart watches, and smartphone applications collect and analyze data from bodily sources.
