In the past, regulatory requirements that were laxer than U.S. rules made the EU almost a no-brainer as an entry market for many medtechs. However, the advent of the MDR and IVDR has tightened EU regulations and added implementation challenges. Are Latin American markets the answer?
There exist far fewer pediatric devices than adult devices on the market, meaning one of the most vulnerable patient populations also is one of the most underserved.
The U.S. gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic device market is increasingly focusing on specialized procedures, propelling the launch of innovative devices that address unmet medical needs and drive overall market growth.
Most mHealth does not have to meet the FDA requirements for application of human factors and usability engineering. Thus – to date -- the processes used to design and assess mHealth have been widely variable and developer dependent.
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.
SCHOTT Electronic Packaging and Primoceler Oy have joined forces to expand current hermetic packaging portfolios with pioneering glass micro bonding technology. This process enables the manufacture of vacuum-tight, ultra-miniature electronic and optical devices with superior reliability. This bonding method is based on laser technology and can be completed without any heat or added materials.
Cardinal Health’s OEM division offers a large selection of latex-free hydrogels in bulk rolls or in slit widths. These medical device hydrogels are used in a variety of applications including ECG signaling, defibrillation, electrosurgical and iontophoretic return electrodes, T.E.N.S., wound care, cosmetics, and non-skin adhesives.
Laser beam profilers are the optimal solutions for increasing chances of success in the design or applications of new lasers, or when a laser system is no longer meeting the desired specifications. Ophir Photonics offers a wide range of beam profiler choices including CCD and CMOS cameras, scanning slit sensors, InGaAs and pyroelectric cameras, and pinhole and knife edge sensors.
Micro Systems Technologies (MST) offers an array of highly reliable flex circuit assembly solutions for ultrasound imaging used in diverse medical diagnostic areas. From 1D to 3D and beyond, the advanced flexible electronic assemblies deliver enabling capabilities in PCB manufacturing and assembly technologies.
Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) offers a variety medical coatings and technologies to support a range of medical device applications, including elastomeric seals, forming mandrels, pacemaker components, and stents. The biocompatible, biostable SCS Parylene coatings provide excellent moisture, and chemical dielectric barrier protection. These coatings also feature a low coefficient of friction for applications where lubricity is important.
SCHOTT Lighting and Imaging delivers medical light sources to help redefine the boundaries of medical innovation, and provide deeper insights in helping medical experts see more of what is relevant to their diagnoses and therapies.
PRISYM 360 provides organizations with complete label integrity to meet the strictest compliance requirements for FDA & EU regulations.
Carclo Technical Plastics is an international engineering based company led by engineers coupling industry standards with a Six Sigma culture. We specialize in injection molding and contract manufacturing services for medical devices, medical equipment, optics, and electronics applications.
