Articles By Eric Larson

  1. Medtech Material Selection For Performance And Feel 2/4/2016

    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.

     

  2. Medical Plastics: Material Selection Based On Feel 7/5/2016

    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.

  3. Advancing Thin-Wall Cannula Design Through Micro Molding Innovation 10/16/2025

    Achieve ultra-thin, precise cannulas with advanced micro molding. Single-shot production eliminates secondary steps, boosting accuracy, scalability, and efficiency for high-volume medical device manufacturing.

  4. 10.16.25 -- Expert Perspectives On Partnerships, Materials, And Best Practices 10/16/2025

    10/16/25 Med Device Online Newsletter

  5. Ensera Launches As New Brand Identity For SteriPack 10/14/2025

    New trading name reflects expanded expertise across design, manufacturing, assembly and packing for global pharma and medical device companies.

  6. 10.14.25 -- Bypass The Barrier With A Pre-MDR Proving Ground In Serbia 10/14/2025
    10/14/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
  7. Risk-Based Analytical Method Selection In Cleaning Validation Using ASTM International Standards 10/14/2025

    This in-depth article describes risk in cleaning and provides a science- and risk-based framework for selecting analytical methods using ASTM International standards.

  8. 10.12.25 -- Companion Diagnostic Strategy For Combination Product Success 10/12/2025

    10/12/25 Med Device Online Newsletter

  9. 10.09.25 -- Regulating Non-Medical Products 10/9/2025
    10/09/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
  10. How A Strategic Partnership Drove Micro Molding Success 10/8/2025

    In micro-manufacturing, supplier choice significantly determines success. Explore how one company transformed a struggling production program into a 150-million-part success through trust, scalability, and true strategic partnership.