medical device design Articles
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Next-generation dialyser design using sustainable design methods
Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) is used to understand the holistic flow of energy and materials throughout a product's life. As part of a comprehensive approach to design next-generation dialysers, we performed a LCA of an Optiflux F180NR dialyser. Combining LCA insights with a functional analysis of each product component, we analysed which components could be improved most effectively. Determining ...
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4 factors that make a nasal aspirator safe
Do you remember the moment when you found that you have to clear your baby’s nose? You probably thought it was a joke and you didn’t want to believe it. “A nasal aspirator? What else will they come up with… Do I really need it? Is that even safe?!” Most parents share your doubts at first. However, these uncertainties disappear once you find out how much relief a ...
By Nosiboo
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To patent or not to patent…pragmatic thoughts for surgeons
Many surgeons get great ideas about new medical devices as they solve problems in healthcare. JUNE MEDICAL Founder and Owner Angela Spang have been advising surgeons, entrepreneurs and business owners on device strategy for a long time, and have summarised her thoughts on the great question on IF AND WHEN TO PATENT the innovation. Here is a short overview: Decide if You Need a Patent Decide ...
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Needlestick Injury - the pointy end of a preventable pandemic
The Challenge Every 60 minutes, of every day, six people suffer a needlestick injury somewhere in the world. Every day, 3 people die as a result of those injuries[1]. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports in the World Health Report 2002, that of the 35 million health-care workers world wide, two million experience percutaneous exposure to infectious diseases each year[2]. WHO estimates ...
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Humidity’s Impact on Medical Devices, Part One
When hearing terms like humidity and relative humidity, people often think about the weather. This is because water vapor has an impact on how humans perceive comfort; both high humidity and low humidity can make people feel uncomfortable. You might already be aware that amount of water vapor present in air can impact how a medical device performs. Understanding how water vapor affects analysis ...
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How Proper Packaging Improves the Shelf Life of Medical Devices
Medical devices are incredibly important in today’s world. They play a significant role in the treatment and prevention of various medical conditions. However, their effectiveness can be compromised if they are not packaged correctly. Packaging is an essential component of maintaining the integrity and shelf life of medical devices, especially during transportation and storage. Read on ...
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Meet the Entrepreneur: Carolyn Yarina and Gillian Henker, Sisu Global
At FINCA Ventures, we look for entrepreneurs leveraging market-based solutions to create large-scale, lasting social impact. In this series, “Meet the Entrepreneur,” we’ll be taking you into the minds of the intrepid leaders at our portfolio companies who boldly venture into markets in need of positive disruption. Globally, there is a shortage of over 100M units of donor blood ...
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Humidity’s Impact on Medical Devices
When hearing terms like humidity and relative humidity, people often think about the weather. This is because water vapor has an impact on how humans perceive comfort; both high humidity and low humidity can make people feel uncomfortable. You might already be aware that amount of water vapor present in air can impact how a medical device performs. Understanding how water vapor affects analysis ...
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We put the O2 in WRKUT
Over the course of time, humankind has been continuously searching for methods to remain young, preserve their health and become more and more efficient in all aspects of their existence. Especially nowadays, in the fast-paced world that we all live in, it is important to maintain a balanced lifestyle and to prioritize the health of our bodies and minds. But do you really have the time to ...
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Common Mistakes in Measuring Medical Optics and How to Avoid Them
Optics and medical devices have a long history and partnership. Since the invention of the microscope in the late 1500s to mid-1600s, the interest and desire to “see” into the human body to diagnose illness and subsequently repair it has only intensified. Optics in modern medical devices fall into two categories: those used for diagnosis of illness, and those which are therapeutic or ...
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Amplifi Vein Dilation System: A novel device under development designed to prepare veins for AVF creation
The Amplifi Vein Dilation System (Artio Medical) is is an innovative device designed to dilate arm veins in preparation for AVF surgery using rapid, non-pulsatile venous blood flow. Surendra Shenoy, M.D. (a vascular surgeon with specialist interest in vascular access and transplantation at Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA) describes the system as one of the most ...
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Superelasticity and Shape Memory of Nitinol
Nitinol (Nitinol) alloys have many material and device characteristics, for example, kinking resistance, stress constancy, dynamic interference, deflection stiffness, magnetic resonance imaging (MR1) compatibility, radiopacity and biocompatibility. The most famous characteristics of Nitinol are its superelasticity and thermal shape memory. Although the term "shape memory" describes the phenomenon ...
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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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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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How to Manage Concept to Production for Medical Optics
The global market for medical optical devices is continuing its steady growth and now accounts for an increasingly large proportion of the worldwide $593 billion photonics market. Optical assemblies are widely used in many areas of medical devices for all stages of diagnosis and treatment and are the key to offering more precise surgery, more accurate diagnostics and minimally invasive ...
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Developing Research and Medical Diagnostic Products
The demand for research and MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC products grows annually. Because medical diagnostic devices are used in the testing, treatment, prevention, monitoring, studying, and diagnosis of diseases and other biological human conditions, companies that develop and manufacture such diagnostic products are well positioned to serve an important and vital role in health and healthcare, the ...
By BMP Medical
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Standards in Capstone Projects
My standards education began in 1990 when I became the chairman of an ASTM International task group. I was the group leader of R&D for a medical device manufacturer, recognized the need for a specific industry standard and felt that taking a leadership role in developing this standard would be a good professional development activity. The standard was eventually approved and I continue to ...
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Healthcare Packaging Validation: Assuring Patient Safety
Sterile medical packaging plays a vital role in protecting patients from harmful bacteria and viruses. However, many processes can damage the integrity of sterile packaging as products move through the supply chain. Improper sterilization techniques, mishandling during shipping, and other mishaps can degrade packaging and cause loss of sterility. Regulatory agencies require all sterile packaging ...
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Usage of Smart Device in the Healthcare Industry
A smart device in the 21st century is an essential tool that bridges the gap between humans no matter where they are in the world. With the constant evolution of technology, we are now able to build a connection and socialise in astonishing ways we would have never imagined decades ago. Though mobile phones are the most common smart devices that people are aware of, modern technology is ...
By Sky Labs
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