Delivering trusted information and connecting engineers, manufacturers, and innovators with the resources they need to bring safer, higher-performing devices to market are the cornerstones of the Medical Design Briefs (MDB) mission.
In 2026, Medical Design Briefs is excited to expand on this philosophy through a new collaboration with MedAccred, the industry-managed, consensus-driven accreditation program that promotes quality and regulatory confidence across critical manufacturing processes in the medical device supply chain. This shared Life Sciences Community of Practice will be highlighted during MD&M West (February 3–5 in Anaheim, CA), one of the largest medical technology events in North America.
Through this collaboration, MDB and MedAccred — both part of the SAE International family — will work together to leverage SAE’s 100 years of experience to drive life-changing capabilities on a global scale, expand awareness around supply chain quality and accreditation, and share technical knowledge to help medical device manufacturers and suppliers succeed.
Visit MDB and MedAccred at booth #2468 during MD&M West to learn how to partner with the leaders delivering quality and innovation you can trust.
About MedAccred
MedAccred is an industry-managed program, led and managed by leading medical device OEMs, that conducts in-depth technical audits and accredits critical manufacturing processes to meet medical device manufacturers’ needs. Administered by the Performance Review Institute (PRI), MedAccred ensures critical manufacturing process quality in the medical device supply chain. Contact: Justin McCabe, Business Development & Operations Manager, MedAccred:
About Medical Design Briefs
Medical Design Briefs (MDB) the leading publication serving the medical device design and manufacturing community, delivers news, technical articles, product information, and expert insights for engineers and professionals involved in the design and development of medical devices and technologies. Through a multichannel approach, MDB connects engineers with practical solutions that drive safety, performance, and innovation in healthcare.
Contact: Kaitlyn Sommer, Director of Marketing, SAE Media Group:
