Design & Testing

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Learn about FDA medical device regulations and how to achieve approval. Our news and expert advice provides an overview of regulatory requirements for Class I, Class II, and Class III devices.

Latest Briefs & News

News: Regulations/Standards

Movano Health, Pleasanton, CA, has announced successful preliminary results of its pivotal hypoxia trial, which was completed in conjunction with the...

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Supplements: Electronics & Computers
In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
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Features: Regulations/Standards
Medical device manufacturers face constant changes coming from both internal and external sources.
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Supplements: Materials
In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
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Features: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Although the pandemic has delayed the MDR’s validation date, it has not diminished the importance of this new regulation.
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Technology Leaders: Regulations/Standards
Modern evaluation of biocompatibility uses a risk-based approach.
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Features: Medical
Bring your project from the process development phase of manufacturing to a fully validated one.
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From the Editor: Regulations/Standards
New best practices for understanding medical device security.
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Supplements: Connectivity
In our winter edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
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Features: Software
A robust, optimized mechanical testing program is essential to successful quality control testing.
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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Linear stepper stages, tubing, Bluetooth modules, and more.
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Briefs: Design
Deadlines are approaching for compliance.
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Features: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Rodd Turnquist tells Medical Design Briefs how to select the best pumps for medical devices and accelerating time to market.
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Supplements: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Our 2021 Resource Guide shows you the top manufacturers in materials, manufacturing, and a range of other medical-device categories.
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From the Editor: Medical
FDA has created a “Catalog of Regulatory Science Tools,” in which it provides a comprehensive list of peer-reviewed resources for medical device developers.
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Features: Transportation
The "Evolving To MedDev" 2021 digital event will provide automotive and aerospace companies with practical information about how they can enter into the medical device supply chain.
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Features: Regulations/Standards
While many devices have received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for short-term use, new testing procedures are needed for the long-term.
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Technology Leaders: Robotics, Automation & Control
There are no true "medical robots," says an industry expert. Here's why.
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Features: Wearables
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new period of growth for wearables.
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Briefs: Regulations/Standards
Regulatory changes have allowed these essential healthcare professionals to step in and help out more independently.
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From the Editor: AR/AI
FDA just released the agency’s first action plan addressing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
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Features: Medical
Understand what part 18 of the 1099318 standard means for your product’s overall life cycle.
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Briefs: Regulations/Standards
The updated standard allows the manufacturer to assess and mitigate risks that are associated with correct use and use errors.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Magnetic angle sensors, heat-staking platforms, regulatory software, and more.
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From the Editor: Regulations/Standards
When the Emergency Use Authorization Act is lifted, the FDA will have a real device review in place, says our guest editor.
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Applications: Regulations/Standards
To produce an additively manufactured prosthesis, REJOINT starts by 3D modelling the patient’s CT scan.
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Features: Medical

As summer 2020 gives way to fall and we continue grappling with unprecedented challenges, healthcare industry efforts persist to ensure that medical supplies are available when and where they are...

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Blog: Regulations/Standards

Yes, there will be a day when the U.S. EUA, Emergency Use Authorization Act, will be lifted, the medical device industry goes back to reality, and the FDA regains control of the medical approval process...

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Features: Medical
A number of manufacturers are still in the process of confirming who qualifies as an "Economic Operator."
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Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire
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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

Rapid Precision Prototyping Program Speeds Medtech Product Development

Rapid prototyping technologies play an important role in supporting new product development (NPD) by companies that are working to bring novel and innovative products to market. But in advanced industries where products often make use of multiple technologies, and where meeting a part’s exacting tolerances is essential, speed without precision is rarely enough. In such advanced manufacturing—including the medical device and surgical robotics industries — the ability to produce high-precision prototypes early in the development cycle can be critical for meeting design expectations and bringing finished products to market efficiently.

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