Inside Story: Nordion

To find out more about Cobalt-60, MDB recently spoke with Richard Wiens, who leads a team dedicated to maintaining a reliable supply of Cobalt-60 for the long term. His team manages existing supply relationships and builds new ones and currently has more than a dozen projects under way.

Product Focus: Mechanical Components

Proportional control, modular connectors, power supplies, and more.

Wearable Sensors Printed on Natural Materials Analyze Substances Present in Sweat

Researchers in Brazil have printed a wearable sensor from microbial nanocellulose, a natural polymer.

Investigating an Essentially Nickel- and Cobalt-Free Stainless-Steel Alloy for Medical Devices

A new alloy has emerged: BioDur 108.

Determining When to Outsource Your Medical Device Testing

Weighing your testing options is imperative to submission success.

Optical Tracking System Helps Improve Exoskeleton Fit

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new measurement method to test whether an exoskeleton and the person wearing it are moving smoothly and in harmony.

New Material Family Could Build Realistic Prosthetics

Researchers have developed a new family of polymers that can self-heal, have shape memory, and are recyclable.

Tips for Innovating in a Post-Pandemic Market: A Primer on E2E Conversations

Start simple, collaborate early, and seek deep expertise are just three of the important ideas in a post-pandemic medical market.

Guest Editorial - Medical Devices: LIFE after the EUA

When the Emergency Use Authorization Act is lifted, the FDA will have a real device review in place, says our guest editor.

Drawn-on-Skin Electronics Offer Breakthrough in Wearable Monitors

Drawn-on-skin electronics allows multifunctional sensors and circuits to be drawn on the skin with an ink pen.

Diagnosing COVID-19: Anatomy of an LFI Test Device

LFI antigen tests provide results rapidly, at or near the point-of-care.

Reimagining Knee Replacements with Additive Technology and Artificial Intelligence

To produce an additively manufactured prosthesis, REJOINT starts by 3D modelling the patient’s CT scan.

Biorubber Glue Offers Faster Surgical Recovery

A surgical glue can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster.

Noncytotoxic Adhesive Systems Meet Broad Requirements for Medical Devices and Wearables

See how advanced adhesive compounds provide manufacturers with an effective alternative to mechanical fasteners.

Medical Device Innovation: Three Keys to Success in the Face of COVID-19

Having a strong business plan can provide a resilient foundation for successful medical device innovation.

Millimeter Wave Technology Joins the Fight to Prevent Future Viral Outbreaks

The technology provides insight into the mechanics of viral transfer.

Eliminating Latency in Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6E Devices

Advanced High-Q RF components will play a critical role in eliminating latency issues.

Sensing Eye Mask Captures Pulse, Sleep Signals

A new, lightweight eye mask can unobtrusively capture pulse, eye movement, and sleep signals, for example, when worn in an everyday environment.

New Products and Services

Corrosion-resistant marking, robot cells, medical freezers, and more.

Adhesive Film Turns Smartwatch into Biochemical Health Monitoring System

The system looks for chemical indicators found in sweat.

Mixing Silk with Polymers Could Lead to Better Biomedical Implants

Combining silk fabric with epoxy creates laminates that can be formed into shapes for medical uses.

Product of the Month

Avient Corp. has added eight new grades to its healthcare thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).

Report: Flexible Electronics Are the Future in Wearable Health Monitoring

While traditional electronic systems have an inherently rigid form factor, developments in manufacturing processes and materials are enabling a new world of flexible...

Rapid Coronavirus Test Delivers Reliable Results in 39 Minutes

A new rapid test has been developed for the Bosch Vivalytic analysis device that detects the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen. The test provides a reliable result in 39 minutes and is...

Biochip Combines AI and Nanoparticle Printing for Cancer Cell Analysis

A new lab-on-a-chip can help study tumor heterogeneity to reduce resistance to cancer therapies. The researchers combined artificial intelligence, microfluidics, and...

COVID-19: Saliva Tests Could Detect the Silent Carriers

Scientists have demonstrated a quick and effective mass testing approach using saliva samples to detect individuals who have been infected with COVID-19 but are still not showing...

Plant-Based Spray Could Make N95 Masks More Effective

Engineers have invented a way to spray extremely thin wires made of a plant-based material that could be used to improve N95 mask filters. The spray could also potentially be used in the...

First Holographic Cardiac Ablation Guidance System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

SentiAR, a pioneer in visualization technologies for surgical applications, has received FDA 510(k) clearance of its CommandEP™ system, the first holographic...

Robotic Muscles Could Turn Back Body Clock by 2050

A new project will explore how artificial muscles could radically transform treatment options in the future and effectively turn back the body clock. emPOWER robotic muscles will be...

Robotic System Remotely Controls Ventilators In COVID-19 Patient Rooms

A new robotic system may help hospitals preserve protective gear, limit staff exposure to COVID-19, and provide more time for clinical work. The robotic system gives...

Microscale Robotics Help Improve Surgical Control

An origami-inspired miniature robot moves in multiple dimensions to help correct hand tremors and other disturbances during teleoperation. The robot is the size of a tennis ball, weighs...

Spectrum Solutions Secures EUA for SDNA-1000 Saliva Collection Device

Spectrum Solutions, LLC has been granted an Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its SDNA-1000 saliva collection device. The...

Sensor Rapidly Detects COVID-19 Infection Status, Severity, Immunity

A new type of multiplexed test with a low-cost sensor may enable the at-home diagnosis of a COVID infection through rapid analysis of small volumes of saliva or blood,...

NIST Innovation Could Improve Detection of COVID-19 Infections

A research team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a way to increase the sensitivity of the primary test used to detect the SARS-CoV-2...

Skin-Like Wearable Sensor Helps ALS Patients Communicate

A stretchable, skin-like device can be attached to a patient’s face and can measure small movements such as a twitch or a smile. Using this approach, patients could communicate a...