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. AI In Medical Devices: Meeting The Regulatory Challenge Around The World, Part 1 5/1/2025

    This article explores the global regulatory landscape, examining how leading authorities in the U.S., EU, U.K., Canada, China, Brazil, Australia, and South Korea are approaching AI in medical devices. 

  4. 05.01.25 -- Unlocking Sensor-Based Digital Health For Mental Health 5/1/2025
    05/01/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
  5. Unlocking Business Value In Digital Health Solutions In Pharma 4/30/2025

    Digital solutions provide a unique opportunity for pharma companies to differentiate themselves from competition — delivering new value to patients along their treatment journey and strengthening the core business.

  6. Medtech CEO Shares Lessons From FIH Implantable Glucose Monitor Trial 4/30/2025

    CEO and President Paul Goode, Ph.D., explores the implantable CBGM’s trial design, as well as the company’s approach to patient input, site selection, and more for its first-in-human trial.

  7. 04.29.25 -- Struggling With GxP Systems? There's A DAP For That 4/29/2025
    04/29/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
  8. 04.27.25 -- Risk Management Planning: Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes 4/27/2025

    04/27/25 Med Device Online Newsletter

  9. Smart Drug Delivery Systems: Emerging Market Trends 4/25/2025

    According to new market research, the global smart drug delivery systems market reached $12 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% from 2025 to 2034. Check out this article for product trends and more.

  10. The Non-Negotiable Need For Quality In Micro Molding 4/25/2025

    Quality in micro molding is essential. Accumold ensures precision through advanced metrology, process validation, and continuous improvement, meeting tight tolerances for complex, miniaturized components.