While the new version of The Least Burdensome Provisions guidance does not institute sweeping reforms, it does offer new methods for medical device manufacturers to expedite the premarket review process for product approvals, as well as clarifies how both the FDA and industry can implement the least burdensome principles in practice.
It was the announcement many have been dreading — but expecting — for several months now. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, 23rd Commissioner of the FDA, announced his decision to step down after 663 days (22 months) on the job. The news is sure to raise concerns for many. But I think the biggest surprise is how equally sad thought-leaders within the agency will be to say goodbye.
How does this new set of guidelines promote more thoughtful development of mobile health applications (mHealth apps), and how can you weigh in?
SMEs, management, and others gather to perform a risk assessment or a root cause analysis on a failure, they’re sure to achieve the desired outcome with the aid of a skilled facilitator.
Advances in sensors, smartphones, communications, and analytics give developers new tools to build creative and powerful applications that promise to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
As component sizes for medical devices shrink to micron size, conventional machining may not be the most efficient or consistent method for manufacturing. Learn why Micro-MIM is preferred for components with tight tolerances at high volumes.
Sustaining engineering enables the developer to plan ahead, getting the development and design of the device done right the first time, and smoothing the transition to manufacturing. KMC's executive director of engineering, Scott Leon, weighs in on the subject.
The business pain of switching suppliers, both in terms of costs and revalidation time, heightens the importance of making the right decision the first time.
Micromolding requires a high level of intimacy and attention to detail to be successful over the long run, so it’s important to work with micromolder with the capability, scalability, and sustainability to get a product from the design stage all the way to high-quality mass production.
FLIR offers the new T1030sc Long-Wave Infrared Camera designed to capture images with 1024 x 768 pixels at 30 frames per second (fps). The camera provides high thermal sensitivity, fast raw data streaming, and a high speed interface (HSI) connection for streaming lossless HD radiometric imagery at 120 Hz or up to 480 Hz with windowing.
PTI has developed a new standard for protecting, storing and presenting data generated from its line of non-destructive leak testers in the form of a software package called PTI Ethos.
Carclo's product engineers have multiple years of experience with medical device prototyping and design. They address your medical device design needs by getting involved as early in the product prototype and design cycle as possible.
Flexan is committed to providing the highest quality of silicone components for medical devices. Using the highest process controls alongside the most rigorous quality tools, Flexan is able to ensure patient safety and 100 percent inspection of every single component before it ships.
At SMC Ltd. we understand your desire to have a single point of contact for your full medical device. With SMC’s demonstrated strength in IQ/OQ/PQ validation, our network of established and qualified suppliers, and our experience in custom manufacturing, we have the comprehensive resources in place to manage your program from conceptual design to final distribution.
The margin for error when it comes to critical components for medical device manufacturing is zero. That's why Accumold ensures robust production processes, extremely tight requirements, and part-to-part consistency.
REVOX Sterilization Solutions is part of the Cantel Medical Corp.; a company dedicated to infection prevention and control. Our in house experts include mechanical engineers, chemists, microbiologists, quality assurance and regulatory affairs professionals. The REVOX team will work to understand your challenges, concerns, and opportunities and provide expert insight to help you decide if REVOX Sterilization is the right sterilization solution for your product or product concept, and/or operational efficiency improvement goals.
