Medical

DNA Biosensor Could Unlock Powerful, Low-Cost Clinical Diagnostics

A new biosensor chip that boasts an accurate and inexpensive design may increase accessibility to high-quality diagnostics. The biosensor identifies biomarkers by...

Microneedle Bandage Stops Blood Loss from Wounds

A novel microneedle patch can immediately stop bleeding after injury, including secondary, uncontrolled bleeding from a traumatic injury. The hemostatic microneedle technology can be...

Sensor Detects Early Alzheimer's Disease

A new biosensor can be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases. The sensor works by detecting a particular type of small protein, in this case a cytokine known as Tumour...

Edge Connectivity Empowers Patients, Healthcare Providers to Make Smarter Health Decisions

Engineers are imagining ways for patients to get all their vitals without going to the doctor.

Consider Phase Zero: The Importance of DFX to Meet Deadlines, Deliverables

If the race to meet short-term milestones is run blindly, it can forever hamstring a medical device timeline.

New Products & Services

The new products and services for March 2023.

Medical App Development: Top 3 mHealth Solutions

Medical mobile applications have gained popularity during the pandemic. This article presents some guidelines for medical app development.

The Promise of Mobile Photoacoustic Imaging

Photoacoustic imaging, which combines optical and acoustic modalities, is enabling some of the most promising medical research.

High-Performance Crosslinkable Thermoplastic Elastomers for Medical Applications

A family of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) crosslinked by irradiation improve thermomechanical properties and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures.

Product of the Month

Schurter has recently completed its production facility for its human-machine interface (HMI) capabilities.

Product Focus: Disposables

The product focus for March 2023 is disposables.

Wearable Skin Patch Monitors Hemoglobin in Deep Tissues

A team of engineers has developed an electronic patch that can monitor biomolecules, including hemoglobin, in deep tissues.

High-Power Electrostatic Actuators to Realize Artificial Muscles

It may be possible to use electrostatic actuators in artificial muscles thanks to research that made use of ferroelectric materials to create an electrostatic actuator that can generate a strong force at a low driving voltage.

MicroLED Patch for Melanogenesis

A surface-lighting microLED patch has been developed that inhibits UV-induced melanogenesis. The research team fabricated the skin-attachable surface-lighting microLED (SμLED, 4 × 4 cm²)...

Sensor Detects Heavy Metals in Sweat

Researchers have developed a portable sensor made of simple materials to detect heavy metals in sweat, which is easily sampled. The sensor is simple in terms of the materials used to make it and the...

Glucose Meter Monitors SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

A simple and accurate glucose-meter-based test incorporates a novel fusion protein could someday be used to monitor SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels. Glucose meters are readily available and easy to...

Temporary Tattoos Measure Blood Pressure

Made of graphene, a cuffless device is worn on the underside of the wrist and can measure blood pressure with comparable accuracy to a standard blood pressure cuff. While the technology is still...

Point-of-Care Biosensor Rapidly Detects Oral Cancer

Researchers have developed a breakthrough handheld biosensor that enables quick and accurate detection of oral cancer. The biosensor consists of a sensor strip similar to a glucose...

Stretchable Probe Measures Brain Chemicals

A new string-like implant can monitor fluctuations in brain chemicals, like a fitness tracker for the brain.

From the Editor

Here are the winners of the 2022 Medical Design Briefs’ Readers’ Choice Products of the Year.

Analyzing Sweat via Microelectronic Fibers for Noninvasive Health Monitoring

The fiber could lead to fiber-based smart clothes that provide greater versatility in functions, larger sensing areas, and greater comfort.

Product Launch: Honeywell Introduces New Ultra-Fine Medical-Grade Fiber for Cardio, Ortho

Honeywell announced the addition of a new ultra-fine denier fiber to its Spectra® Medical Grade (MG) BIO fiber portfolio at MD&M West. Now...

VIDEO: Aeo the Robot Nurse Visits MD&M West

Equipped with two arms, Aeolus Robotics’ aeo uses one arm to perform vital tasks, such as delivery or disinfection, while its second arm operates elevators and opens doors. The robot is...

Product Launch: Faulhaber Launches Compact Linear Actuator for Medical

With an all-new linear actuator L series, Faulhaber launched a turnkey solution for a broad range of applications at MD&M West. The smaller versions 06L/08L/10L...

Product Launch: Maxon Releases New Motors for Surgical Robots, Implants

Maxon released several new motors at MD&M West, including a series suitable for surgical robots and implants and a line of frameless DT motors with internal...

MD&M Coffee Talk Session: Biocompatibility Explained – A Primer and Refresher

Experts from Labcorp hosted a Coffee Talk session to provide MD&M West attendees with a primer on biocompatibility. Chris Parker, PhD, associate...

Partnership Pathway: Low-Power Linear DC Micro Spot Welder

BioInteractions launched an expanded Product Pathway Partnership service incorporating bespoke coatings, optimized application and tooling, testing, regulatory support and...

Product Launch: Confluent Exceeds Historical Filmcast PTFE Threshold

Filmcast PTFE has historically been limited to a maximum diameter of around 0.100 in., which restricted the option for larger French size aspiration catheters....