Body Temperature Softens Needle on Insertion
A joint research team at KAIST developed an intravenous (IV) needle that softens upon insertion, minimizing risk of damage to blood vessels and tissues.
Manufacturing Considerations for Implantable Drug-Delivery Systems
Therapy developers are being asked to consider ways to deliver drugs for a longer time period with a single dose. This has spurred innovation in both the oral and parenteral spaces, but the greatest potential for long-acting delivery remains in implantable systems.
Emerging Ophthalmic Devices Capitalize on the KISS Method
Device manufacturers in California and Israel have recently unveiled ophthalmic devices that are the hallmark of simplicity yet may also provide groundbreaking opportunities in patient care, bringing a whole new meaning to the Keep It Super Simple (KISS) method.
Multimillion-Dollar Grant Awarded to Realeve for Post-Stroke Recovery Study
Company’s technology has already been clinically proven in more than 700 patients for treating a brain-related disorder.Realevehas received a multimillion dollar grant to support a Cleveland Clinic study focusing on post-stroke recovery.
Implant Translates Brain Activity into Speech
Hundreds of microscopic sensors on an implantable polymer film the size of a postage stamp record brain activity, which is then decoded into words and sounds.
Study Suggests Smart Scalpel Assists in Surgical Skill Assessment
Investigators say their smart scalpel could assess the force users are applying during surgical procedures and quantify how they control the device over time.
What You Need to Know about UX for Medical Device Design
Digital transformation, long a mission for aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and food processing, has now become an essential component for medical device designers and developers.
Reshaping Medical Instrument Manufacturing with New Technology
Medical and surgical instruments are utilized daily to save and improve lives. Because of this, they demand an exact level of accuracy and infallibility in their manufacture.
Hydrogels as a Drug-Delivery Medium
Hydrogels are soft, hydroactive materials that have many applications within healthcare. The medical device industry, in particular, has long used hydrogels as integral components in wound dressings. Hydrogels can be cooling to treat burns, absorptive to manage exudate, and transparent enough to easily monitor wounds.
3D-Printed Robotic Skin Is Ready for Multiple Applications
B9Creations and researchers have created robot skin with abilities beyond human skin.
