The Evolving Trends in Medical Device Designs
The shift towards more home-based and distance-care may further change in a post-COVID environment.
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Three Considerations for Reusable Medical Device Design
Reusable medical devices have many notable advantages. However, they’re not appropriate in all cases. This article discusses some factors designers should consider to make their products as profitable and useful as possible.
Legal and Normative Requirements: Ensuring the Functional Safety of Medical Devices
EU regulations require manufacturers of medical devices and systems prove the single-fault safety of their products. However, it is not clearly defined in detail how to comply with these requirements. This article explains which technical and legal requirements apply and which aspects should be considered during development.
Q3 Medical Device Recalls Increase 36%, Software Issues Remain Top Reason
Quarterly recall events increased for the first time since Q2 2020.
Optical Detection Systems for Microfluidic Applications: Designs, Imaging Techniques, and Deciding Which Optical System to Use
This article discusses simple optical designs and common imaging techniques used in microfluidic enabled platforms. It will also suggest key elements to consider when deciding which optical set-up to employ for a given microfluidic application.
How Innovation in MedTech Can Help Ease Pressures on Healthcare Systems
Healthcare systems around the world are under increasing pressure to treat a rapidly growing, aging population. This was worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which left medical professionals needing to treat more people with less time and limited resources. This article explores why medtech is uniquely placed to ease the pressures on healthcare systems by offering faster and more cost-effective care while improving patient outcomes.
4 Red Flags Investors Look For When Vetting Your Medical Device Company
Experts point out some pitfalls that medtech companies should be aware of when trying to raise capital.
Beyond Compliance: The Business Case for Smart, Real-Time Quality Monitoring in Life Sciences Manufacturing
The pandemic put unprecedented pressure on drug and medical device production, underlining the growing challenge of monitoring, analyzing, reporting and acting on quality. It became clearer than ever before that the more fragmented processes become, the more critical it is that they can be assessed and managed for consistent quality. At the same time, innovative tools and best practices have emerged.
The Role of AI Technology in Cancer Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment
On the cusp of artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a ubiquitous feature of our everyday lives, researchers discover that intelligent systems thinking offers a wealth of potential applications in the fight against a cunning human adversary: Cancer.
GE, J&J to Split Off Healthcare, Medical Device/Pharma Businesses
The global giants believe the strategic moves will make their businesses stronger and more profitable long-term.
