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. Transforming Medtech Company Workflows Through AI Adoption 5/4/2026

    Despite huge investment in intelligent tools, results are patchy. Ownership is unclear, integration is limited, and teams grapple with fear of replacement. So how can medtech companies escape this vicious cycle?

  4. 05.03.26 -- Drug-Device Innovation: Platforms, Materials, And Regulatory Shifts 5/3/2026

    05/03/26 Med Device Online Newsletter

  5. 05.02.26 -- Med Device Online Best Of April 5/2/2026
    05/02/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
  6. Causal Mechanism And Effect Analysis (CMEA): FMEA's Simpler, Effective Alternative 5/1/2026

    This article describes causal mechanism and effect analysis (CMEA) as an alternative to failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) for analyzing and managing the industry’s risks.

  7. 04.26.26 -- How To Stop (Most) Medical Device Recalls Before They Happen 4/26/2026

    04/26/26 Med Device Online Newsletter

  8. Successfully Navigating Opportunities With On-Body Delivery Systems 4/23/2026

    Drawing on insights from the global regulatory landscape, industry trends, and direct feedback from customers, Dr. Di Wu addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about on-body delivery system requirements.

  9. Implementing Medium And High-Volume Drug Handling And Packaging Programs 4/23/2026

    Simplify the complexity of combination product development by partnering for integrated support across device design, industrialization, manufacturing, and final product assembly.

  10. Don't Just Launch Your Molecule, Protect It! 4/23/2026

    Accelerate your path to market with integrated support to streamline processes, reduce delays, and deliver safe, user-friendly drug-delivery solutions.