Design & Testing

OPO Lasers: Putting Optical Components to the Test

Optical parametric oscillator (OPO) lasers test optical fibers and components to characterize the spectral response of optical components. Now, these tunable pulsed lasers are being used to facilitate a range of tests at different wavelengths to qualify and quantify the performance of optical components such as fiber optic strands, filters, lenses, and coated mirrors.

Inside the OEM: Medtronic

With a focus on transformation, innovation, and portfolio management, Medtronic is well positioned for continued success and value creation in the dynamic medical technology landscape. Its commitment to shareholders, coupled with strategic guidance updates, underscores Medtronic's trajectory toward sustained growth and long-term value.

New Products and Services

See the new products and services, including an ultrathin cable module for single-use endoscopes from Omnivision, CUI Inc's dc-dc converter, Vision Engineering's stereo microscopes, Henkel's expanded portfolio for wearables, SupplyOne's packaging solutions, and more.

Parkinson's Disease: A Neuroprosthetic to Correct Walking Disorders

The scientists set out in detail the process of developing the neuroprosthetic that has allowed a first patient with Parkinson's to be treated, enabling him to walk comfortably, confidently and without falling.

Resorbable Scaffold Outperforms Angioplasty

Scaffold insertion also appeared to be as safe as angioplasty, in terms of procedure-related complications.

From the Editor - FDA's LDT Regulation Must Balance Safety and Innovation

Analytics firm GlobalData has weighed in on the U.S. FDA's proposal to reclassify laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices. FDA historically exercised enforcement discretion over LDTs, meaning that it did not actively regulate them like it does for other medical devices, so this is a significant regulatory change.

ISO 80369-7: Changing the Standard for Luer Connectors

ISO 80369 Part 7, the long-awaited replacement to ISO 594, introduced a number of changes to the standard governing dimensions and performance requirements of Luer connectors.

Revolutionizing Healthcare

This article delves into how the combined power of AI, wearables, and sensor data is redefining our understanding and management of mental health, paving the way for a more proactive, inclusive, and effective approach to mental well-being.

Medtronic's PulseSelect First PFA Technology to Receive FDA Approval

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the PulseSelect...

MasterControl Study: FDA, CPSC Recalls Up 115% Since 2018

MasterControl, a provider of quality and manufacturing software solutions for the life sciences industry, has released a new study analyzing five years of product recall data from...

Human Factors in Drug Delivery

Human factors engineering helps prevent errors and contributes to the successful use of the device.

Boston Scientific Closes Acquisition of Relievant Medsystems, Inc.

Boston Scientific has closed the acquisition of Relievant Medsystems Inc., a company that offers the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared Intracept® Intraosseous...

Inside Story: Establishing Safe EO Sterilization for Medical Devices

To find out more about the expertise required to establish a safe and effective EO Sterilization for medical devices, MDB recently spoke with Elizabeth Sydnor, director of microbiology for Eurofins Medical Device Testing (Lancaster, PA).

Drug-Delivery System Improves Cancer Treatment

A new hydrogel-based delivery system balances the acidic environment in a tumor and greatly enhances the cancer-fighting activity of the chemotherapeutic drug it encapsulates in lab...

New Formulations, Processes Could Improve Delivery of mRNA

A team of university and industry researchers is developing new formulations and manufacturing processes for the messenger RNA (mRNA) delivery systems used in some COVID vaccines.

MedAccred: NuVasive, Zimmer Biomet Become Pending Members

NuVasive and Zimmer Biomet, both leading innovators in the medical devices industry, have become Pending Subscribers to the MedAccred accreditation program.

Videos of the Month

See the videos of the month, including one on a wearable, textile-based device that could compensate for deficiencies in visual and auditory inputs by tapping the sense of touch; one on a 3D-printed heart; one on the eradication of advanced-stage mesothelioma in mice; and more.

Product Focus: Test & Measurement

The product focus is on test and measurement, specifically Mahr's digital caliper line, Marposs' high-performance 3D measuring system, new oscilloscopes from RIGOL, and Spectrum Instrumentation's digital pulse generator.

MDR: Regulating Devices That Don’t Have an Intended Medical Purpose

Neither the MDR nor Annex XVI are new. Nevertheless, the entry into force of the common specifications now presents a new situation for manufacturers of devices without an intended medical purpose.

Eye Implant Treats Diabetes

A microscale device for implantation in the eye presents new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and other diseases. The 3D printed device aims to encapsulate insulin-producing pancreatic cells and electronic sensors.

Drug-Delivery System Improves Cancer Treatment

A hydrogel-based delivery system balances the acidic environment in a tumor and greatly enhances the cancer-fighting activity of the chemotherapeutic drug it encapsulates in lab experiments.

TeleDaaS: Dosimetry-as-a-Service for CROs Launches at RSNA23

TeleDaaS™, PLLC, a dosimetry-as-a-service, made its official debut at RSNA2023. The new service specializes in delivering clinical-grade, precision-based dosimetry analysis and...

Vander-Bend Mfg., Subsidiaries Combine and Rebrand as Vantedge Medical

Vander-Bend Manufacturing, Inc. and its subsidiaries including TMK Manufacturing , JL Haley, Swiss Precision Machining, and Omni Components have merged to become one...

2023 Create the Future Design Contest: Innovative Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury Wins Grand Prize

A research team from Neuropair, Inc., won the Grand Prize at the live competition round on November 10 in New York, for an innovative...

Molex Expands European Manufacturing Footprint and Capabilities

Molex, a developer of electronics leader and connectivity products, has expanded its global manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new campus in Katowice, Poland. The...

Active Implantables: Put Design at the Heart of the Process

Implantable medical devices may be nothing new — doctors have been inserting things like pacemakers and cochlear implants into their patients’ bodies for decades — but as the relationship between people and technology becomes ever more co-dependent.

From The Editor: The Art of Finding the Perfect Color for Medical Devices

The selection of colors for medical devices can be a complex process that takes into account various factors, including functionality, safety, aesthetics, branding, and regulatory requirements. But where do you start? See what Editor and Director of Medical Content Sherrie Trigg says.

Drug-Delivery Platform Uses Sound for Targeting

Research teams have created an entirely new kind of drug-delivery system to give doctors the ability to treat cancer in a more targeted way. The system employs drugs that are activated by ultrasound — and only right where they are needed in the body.

Minimally Invasive Smart Glaucoma Implants

A minimally invasive and smart glaucoma implant has the potential to decrease the incidence of postoperative complications. The biodegradable glaucoma implant is approximately the same size as the world’s smallest medical device known to be implanted in the human body.