implantable medical device Articles
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Evonik Enhances Glycolide-Based Polymer Portfolio for Medical-Textile Materials
Evonik has announced the signing of an exclusive global agreement with ITV Denkendorf Produktservice (ITVP), a German-based R&D and manufacturing leader for medical-textile materials. New Platform of Glycolide-based Polymers Under the agreement, Evonik will expand its market-leading RESOMER® portfolio with the launch of a new platform of glycolide-based polymers suitable to produce ...
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Could a COVID Vaccine threaten an endangered species and impact human health in the process?
What do you find at the intersection of COVID-19 and endangered species? There is a joke in there somewhere, but if you’re drawing a blank I’ll fill it in for you: horseshoe crabs. Yes, believe it or not, these prehistoric, ocean-dwelling creatures may find themselves on the edge of extinction after a COVID-19 vaccine is mass-produced and distributed worldwide. These large, ...
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New Demand for Medical Devices also Increases Interest in Durable PTFE Products
General interest in the availability, efficiency and reliability of medical devices has never been so high. As with most things these days, this can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Close to the core of medical device performance are PTFE tubing and FEP sheets, both of which offers a huge array of medical sector applications. These items are essential in reducing the effects of friction ...
By Fluorostore
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SmartFreezer®: Meeting the Medical Device Directive for Safe Sample Management
Medical devices are an essential component of healthcare, and they have significantly improved the quality of life for many patients worldwide. These devices may be categorised by their intended use and range from simple non-invasive items to fully implantable devices. The Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) is a regulation that sets out the essential requirements that medical devices must ...
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Nitinol Applications
Although many nitinol applications are not well-known to the public, some applications are quite routine and familiar. The spectacle frame made of Nitinol severely deformed and then returned to normal. Similarly, a few years ago, when mobile phone antennas were made of Nitinol, they could bend without breaking or permanently bending. Another superelastic application of Nitinol is for orthodontic ...
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Unveiling Mysteries of Hydrophobic Polymers, Photochromic Materials, PVC Stabilizers, and Biocompatible Ceramics
In the field of materials science, there are various fascinating areas that have captured the attention of researchers and innovators worldwide. This article aims to shed light on four such intriguing topics: Hydrophobic Polymers, Photochromic Materials, PVC Stabilizers, and Biocompatible Ceramics. By delving into the mysteries surrounding these subjects, we can gain a deeper understanding of ...
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Baroreflex Activation Therapy: A Novel Approach for HFrEF Patients
During the webinar, you’ll learn about: Treatment options and unmet needs of HFrEF patients The physiologic rationale of baroreflex activation Barostim therapy overview and clinical evidence overview Appropriate patient selection and real-world experience Important Safety Information CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the ...
By CVRx
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The QUEST Post-Amputation Pain Study - Case Study
The QUEST study (High-FreQUEncy Nerve Block for PoST-Amputation Pain), is a randomized controlled study of 180 patients at 25 clinical study sites in the U.S. Recruitment for the study was completed in late 2021. Results are blinded until after participants have finished a twelve-month follow-up. ...
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Micro/nano composites: a simple and safe way to fabricate nanomaterials
In this paper we detail how the use of nanoparticles supported or embedded in microparticles (nanostructured powders) may overcome many of the problems of nanoparticle manipulation as well as allowing bulk compacts in which nanoparticles appear monodisperse to be obtained. The main advantage of this procedure is that the possibility to use the well developed knowledge about compounding of ...
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Medical Battery Pack - Most Common Applications
Why Do You Need One? A medical battery pack is an essential part of any medical device. It provides power to the device when no other power source is available. This kinf of battery pack can be used on a number of devices, including portable defibrillators, heart monitors and other life-saving devices. There are many different types of medical battery pack manufacturing on the market today. ...
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Medical Device Regulation - Indian Perspective
The Indian Medical Devices industry is mostly import-dependent with no specific regulations in place till recent times. With the introduction of MDR (Medical Device Rules 2017) attempt has been made to harmonize the Indian medical device Industry as per globally prevailed ...
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Plasma medicine: Using cold atmospheric pressures in dermatology
The research of atmospheric plasma’s use for medical treatments has gathered apace over recent years. Plasma comprises charged particles as well as a range of other active components that are thought to interact with the body to produce desired affects in plasma medicine such as; electric current, UV radiation and reactive gas species these components are thought to be able to act ...
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Sterilizing Medical Devices Using Ethylene Oxide
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48.3 million procedures were performed at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States in 2010. Healthcare providers and patient advocates understand that infection prevention requires meticulous sanitation and sterilization of all facilities, equipment, and instruments used in surgery settings. According to the World ...
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Understanding Pediatric Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Up to 5,000 American infants and children are diagnosed with pediatric cardiomyopathy each year. Learn more about this rare but potentially serious condition. Cardiomyopathy, which is a general term for diseases of the heart muscle, is relatively rare in children, affecting only about 12 out of every 1 million Americans under the age of 18. Among the approximately 1,000 to 5,000 new cases ...
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Newly Released FDA Guidelines for Sepsis Detection & what it Means for Hospitals
Executive Brief On September 28, 2022, the FDA released Clinical Decision Support, Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff. This guidance is long overdue, and with it comes the elimination of any protections for EHRs, or any other vendors, to pretend it’s OK to sell or deploy solutions for patient monitoring and care for life-threatening conditions like sepsis, that ...
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