January 1, 2012 | Medical

Medical Design Briefs - January 2012

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Inside this issue

Features

Articles

Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Validations: Considerations in Reusable Device Design

Engineering a New Face After Craniofacial Injury

Neuromodulation: Current Practice, Limitations, and Considerations

Lessons Learned From Investigations of Product Failures

Global Innovations

Fast, High-Precision Eye-Surgery Robot

Applications

Selecting a Partitioned OS for a Radiation Therapy System

Mission Accomplished

Ultra-Portable Device Makes Negative Pressure Wound Therapy More Affordable, Accessible

Radiation-Free Breast Cancer Detection Device

Tech Briefs

Thin, Absorbent Skin Adhesive

Quality Control Method for a Micro-Nano-Channel Microfabricated Device

Controlling Heat Curing Adhesive Processes Using Infrared Spot Curing

Precise Chemical Etching Method for Diamond Crystal Components

Products

Electronics Manufacturing Services

Miniature Air Motors

Integrated DC/DC Converter

Digital Oscilloscopes

Keylock Switches

3D Product Catalog

Clad Composite Wire

Linear Rail Platform

Data Acquisition System

Light Cure Adhesive Monitoring System

Top Stories

INSIDER: Medical

Portable, Blood-Based Device Detects Colon Cancer

Blog: Government

U.S. Tariffs: Implications and Strategies for Medtech Manufacturers

INSIDER: Medical

Novel Leadless Pacemaker Prevents Invasive Surgeries

INSIDER: Medical

Smart Sensor Enables Better Wound Healing

R&D: Materials

Sensitive Ceramics for Robotics, Prosthetics

Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Bioprinting Method Replicates Heart Tissues

Ask the Expert

Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire

In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Metals Engineering team, Eric Dietsch focuses on supporting customers with material recommendations, product development, and education. Eric is available to help you and your company with any Nitinol-related questions or needs that you may have.

Inside Story

Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization

Eurofins Medical Device Testing (MDT) provides a full scope of testing services. In this interview, Eurofins’ experts, Sunny Modi, PhD, Director of Package Testing; and Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology; answer common questions on medical device packaging and sterilization.

Webcasts

Upcoming Webinars: Medical

Enhancing Security in Connected Medical Devices

Podcasts: Electronics & Computers

The FDA’s Role in Medical Device Cybersecurity

Podcasts: Medical

Best Practices for Securing Medical Devices

Podcasts: IoMT

Interoperability in IoMT: Overcoming the Connectivity Barriers

Podcasts: Wearables

The Integration of Sensors into Next-Generation Health Devices

Podcasts: Medical

The Role of MEMS in Next-Gen Medical Devices