ARTICLES BY ERIC LARSON
Medtech Material Selection For Performance And Feel
When designing a medical device, material selection can be difficult, especially with thousands of plastic material options available. While material properties, environmental effects, regulatory requirements, and cost almost always are considered, "feel" is often overlooked – despite its importance to user and patient satisfaction, as well as market success.
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Medical Plastics: Material Selection Based On Feel
From prioritizing material properties to establishing desired values for each property, selecting plastic materials based on feel is a complicated undertaking. To elicit the most desirable user response from the device, it can be helpful to consider the what, rather than the how.
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08.04.26 -- What Is Computer Software Assurance? Plus EO Sterilization Updates
08/04/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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08.03.26 -- Build Better Medical Devices With Smarter Fluidic Solutions
08/03/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Medical Device Licensing Timelines In India To Shorten Under Proposed Amendments
India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules 2017 that will shorten manufacturing license timelines while preserving quality, safety, and performance requirements.
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08.02.26 -- Microneedles In Drug Delivery: From Bench To Patch
08/02/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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08.01.26 -- Med Device Online Best Of July
08/01/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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When ANVISA's Clock Runs Out
In June, Brazil's ANVISA released a batch of clinical trial petitions because its review deadline had expired without a decision. Take a closer look at what medical device companies should know.
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07.29.26 -- Key Considerations for Combination Product Development
07/29/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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07.28.26 -- Microneedles In Drug Delivery: From Bench To Patch
07/28/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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