medical device product 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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Tepha - case study
Tepha Inc. is a medical device firm that develops and commercializes innovative products based on the company’s proprietary PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) bioaterial technology. Tepha began working with POS in 2002 to develop its biopolymer resin production processes. These novel process had not yet been demonstrated at the pilot plant scale when the company started working with POS. Today, ...
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The Netherlands Publishes Report on Nanotechnologies in Medical Devices
The Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) posted on December 17, 2015, a report entitled Nanotechnologies in medical devices. RIVM conducted an investigation to provide insights into and an overview of the field of medical devices using nanotechnologies for products already on the market and for those expected within five years. According to the report, ...
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Medical Devices: Structured Content Authoring Saves Time & Reduces Cost
Medical device companies creating technical documentation, clinical / post-marketing reports, labeling and quality documentation with increasing regulations and recent MDR/IVDR compliance in mind may find that their traditional approaches to these types of content may no longer work. The old document-based approach of creating plans/reports continuously and technical documentation does not lend ...
By DDi LLC
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The difference between medical examination and surgical gloves
Medical gloves are gloves used for medical protection to prevent cross infection between doctors and patients and protect doctors' hands from injury. Medical gloves are made of natural latex, which is highly fit to the skin of the hand and provides superior comfort. Latex, nitrile, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and other materials can be used to make medical gloves, among which nitrile gloves ...
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Want to Control Bacteria Growth? Control Moisture
We’ve all crinkled our noses when we’ve caught a whiff of wet clothes that sat in the clothes hamper too long. They smell bad. Our noses are warning us that bacteria are growing in those smelly clothes - and some types of bacteria can be bad for us. Bacteria in Healthcare Settings Bacteria in healthcare settings may not just be smelly. Some types of bacteria can ...
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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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LegalLookout: EPA Proposes Tighter PM Standards
Untitled Document EPA has been busy addressing particulate matter (PM), a mixture of very fine particles and/or liquid droplets to which exposure is, according to the agency, directly linked to health problems. Proposed NAAQS standard In January, EPA proposed revisions to the primary and secondary national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for PM. The proposed ...
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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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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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A Quick Overview of ISO 13485 Requirements for Medical Device Companies
It is an undeniable fact that safety and quality are the top-most priority for medical device companies. However, the best-practices to maintain these priorities are defined under ISO 13485. You cannot brush aside the need for implementing the right enterprise quality management software to create and maintain the culture of quality and continuous improvements. The software may help you meet ...
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How Sterile Storage Cabinets Protect Your Medical Supplies Through Multiple Levels of Functionality
Maintaining sterile storage conditions is necessary to protect medical instruments, drugs, surgical implants, and other equipment from contaminants. ARON guidelines on sterilization are straightforward: temperatures should not exceed 72°F (22°C) to 78°F (26°C), relative humidity should not exceed 60%, and airflow should be positive pressure with at least four total air changes per ...
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Speeding Up Healthcare Innovation Leveraging Cloud Technology
Over the past decade, cloud computing has undergone remarkable expansion. The collective revenue generated by AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft surged from $49 billion in 2018 to an astonishing $206 billion in 2022.[i] Projections from Future Market Insights indicate that the revenue from cloud services is poised to maintain an impressive average annual growth rate of 21%, reaching a staggering ...
By Caresyntax
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Exploring an effective model of new product development in medical devices: a knowledge cluster approach
This study proposes a new product development (NPD) model that aims to improve the effectiveness of innovative NPD in the medical devices. By adopting open innovation theory and applying an in-depth investigation methodology, this paper proposes a knowledge cluster that improves the integration of interdisciplinary human resources and enhances the acquirement of innovative technologies. A ...
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Why Sterile Packaging is Crucial for Medical Devices
Patients who need medical treatment often fear being exposed to harmful germs and unsanitary instruments. Just the thought of a healthcare provider using an unsterilized surgical device or needle is enough to make people feel queasy. As a result, patients find it reassuring to watch a clinician remove healthcare devices from sterile packaging before starting a procedure. Sterile packaging ...
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Medical technology made in Germany – close to the user
Proximity is extremely important in the medical device business. On the one hand with a view to reliable, fast and lean logistics thanks to short distances. On the other hand, in relation to the knowledge of normative conditions, regulations, quality requirements, social developments - and last but not least the needs of the users. And it is precisely this proximity that makes UTK Solution GmbH ...
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Breakthrough Device Designation Received From the FDA for EndoArt
NESS ZIONA, Israel, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EyeYon Medical (https://eye-yon.com/) is a start-up company developing a variety of ophthalmic products for vision-threatening conditions. EyeYon's new product, now on an accelerated path as a Breakthrough Device, is an Artificial Endothelial Layer - EndoArt® - a polymer film implant, attached to the posterior corneal surface, to treat chronic ...
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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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How to Properly Clean Medical Devices
When it comes to medical devices cleanliness is crucial. All medical devices, whether they are disposable, implantable or reusable, must be cleaned during the manufacturing process to remove oil, grease, fingerprints and other manufacturing soils. Reusable products must also be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized between each use to avoid infecting patients or causing illness. Reaching the right ...
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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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