John Kawola
John Kawola

The Role of 3D Micro Printing in Device Development

By MedTech Intelligence Staff
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As 3D printing gains a more prominent place in the manufacture and protoyping of medical devices, advances in technology and materials are expanding indications. We spoke with John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), about the move toward micro 3D printing and how this technology is supporting the drive for miniaturization and minimally invasive medical treatments.

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Peter Muller
Peter Muller

E-labeling: The Road to Reduced Medical Device Packaging Material

By Peter Muller
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New directives and guidance aim to connect patients, physicians and other stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem with a consistently up-to-date information source for product and safety information that isn’t dependent on paper. Schlafender Hase’s Peter Muller explores the promise of e-labeling and practical next steps required to deliver on these directives.

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MedAccred Logo
MedAccred Logo

PRI Establishes Working Group to Improve Medical Device Quality and Supply Chain Resiliency

By MedTech Intelligence Staff
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The purpose of the Best Practices in Supply Chain Resiliency and Quality Working Group is to improve medical device quality and supply chain resiliency by expanding MedAccred adoption through the tiers in the supply chain, identifying best practices to supplement efforts in quality assurance and procurement strategies, and to help mitigate supply chain risks.

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