Tech Briefs

Creating a Quality Management Protocol for Molded Plastics Used in Medical Device Manufacturing

Inspection, measurement, and documentation are critical elements.

Implantable Device Can Monitor and Treat Heart Disease

Bioelectronics are based on fully rubbery electronic materials that are compatible with heart tissue.

Optical Imaging Technology May Help Surgeons Better Treat Cancer, Brain Diseases

Optical imaging helps surgeons map out tumors.

Improved Electrosurgical Grounding Pad Prevents Patient Skin Burn During Electrosurgery

A specially designed grounding plate uses integrated heat removal components.

Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Emissions Filtering: Attenuation vs. Leakage Trade-Off

This relationship is important to understand when developing the end system.

Tiny Devices Promise New Horizon for Medical Imaging

This form of radiation does not damage living tissues.

Patches Detect When a Viral Disease Is About to Get Worse

Sensing patch detects increased biomarkers in bodily fluids.

Lego-Inspired Bone and Soft Tissue Repair with Tiny, 3D Printed Bricks

Flea-sized, hollow blocks can be filled with materials that improve healing.

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.

Adhesive Film Turns Smartwatch into Biochemical Health Monitoring System

The system looks for chemical indicators found in sweat.

Temporary COVID-Specific Treatment and Testing Facilities Require Distinct Interconnect Solutions

Robust connectivity is integral to the accuracy and efficiency.

Harnessing the Power of Ultrasonic Precision Cleaning for cGMP Compliance

Removing organic contaminants and reducing bacterial and viral loads in medical device manufacturing.

New Wearable Sensor Tracks Vitamin C Levels in Sweat

The noninvasive technology could support dietary adherence and detect nutritional deficiencies.

Spinal Stimulators Repurposed to Restore Touch in Lost Limb

Spinal cord stimulators could provide sensory feedback to a prosthetic arm.

Robotic Arm Helps Perform Delicate Surgeries

Sending small electrical currents to the fingertips of someone operating a robotic arm can help surgeons during robot-assisted procedures.

Fast-Tracking Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19 and Other Viruses

Plasma equipment manufacturer PVA TePla America was asked by a manufacturer of real-time PCR diagnostic tests to treat hundreds of thousands of plastic cartridges used to test for COVID-19.

Four Critical Challenges of Prehospital Infusion

Infusion pump manufacturers must address challenges to support paramedics.

Tiny, Magnetically Powered Implant Stimulates Brain Without Battery

Tests show that ‘magnetoelectric’ power is viable option for clinical-grade implants.

Simple Device Monitors Health Using Sweat

A single opening reduces the amount of evaporation.

Paper-Based Technology Advances Earlier Cancer Detection

The technology is more than 30 times more sensitive than current lab-based tests.

Wearable Patch May Provide New Treatment Option for Skin Cancer

The patch uses fully miniaturized needles, enabling unobtrusive drug delivery.

Multicolor Super-Resolution Imaging Made Easy

The number of colors is not limited by the microscope’s spectral channels or exploiting spectral crosstalk.

Smart Textiles Powered by Soft Transmission Lines

The fibers measure subtle and complex fabric deformations.

Engineers Design a Reusable, Silicone Rubber Face Mask

The prototype mask, which includes an N95 filter, can be easily sterilized and worn many times.

Implantable Biosensor Operates Without Batteries

The biodegradable motion sensor paves the way for implanted nanotechnology.

Virtual Reality Blood Flow Simulation to Improve Cardiovascular Interventions

3D interface provides cellular-level, full-body blood flow modeling to study and treat cardiovascular disease.

Device Simulates Filtering and Ion Transport Functions of Human Kidney

The technology could transform treatment options for people in the final stage of renal disease.

Cooling Insoles Reduce Foot Temperature, Tissue Breakdown

The insoles could prevent amputations caused by diabetic foot ulcers.