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Isolating the USB in Medical Systems
New technology can directly isolate USB signal lines and thus provide designers with more flexibility.
Peelable Materials for Flexible Packaging
In response to the need for higher manufacturing output, packaging consistency and increased validation scrutiny, packaging material suppliers have introduced new packaging formulations.
Clinical Evaluation Reports: The New Requirement
Manufacturers that market devices in Europe should be prepared for some upcoming changes.
Engineered Polyolefin Mimics Flexible PVC without the Risks
Dynamic Modifiers LLC. has developed a thermoplastic olefin that it claims is the first price-competitive, functionally and aesthetically equivalent, nontoxic, flexible PVC alternative.
Triumphs and hurdles of centrifugal platforms, Part 2: Centrifugal microfluidics
Centrifugal microfluidic platforms based on the compact disc format offer advantages for tackling the typical steps in a micro total analysis system for nucleic acid IVDs.
Orthopedics Design: Replacing the Replacements
Joints are jumpin' and muscles are movin' thanks to technology advances in the patient-specific implants market.
Is a Consumer-Directed Strategy Right for Your Technology?
Evaluating the market potential for a new medical technology requires an in-depth understanding of a product's intellectual property, regulatory pathway, clinical application, and reimbursement potential.
MedTech Video Vault
MedTech Video Vault, Canon Communications' new online information resource, allows you access to trade show floors by presenting products and services from medical OEM suppliers at the forefront of medical design engineering. It's like being able to visit the trade show floor from your desktop.Now Playing: View clips from 2009's MD&M Minneapolis, MD&M East, and MD&M West shows.
Career Network
Today's Top Jobs
- Chemist III, KV Pharmaceutical
- Head of Global End User Support Services, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Manager, Global Clinical Development, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
- Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate, Pfizer Inc.
- Research Scientist, ImClone Systems Incorporated
Promises and challenges of companion IVDs for oncology
Bruce Quinn, MD, PhD
Cancer biomarkers present unique complexities for the lab industry, regulators, and physicians.
New European Device Clinical Requirements: Part 1
Maria E. Donawa
By 21 March 2010, companies marketing medical devices in Europe will need to demonstrate compliance with new and clarified European requirements on clinical data and other clinical requirements.
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MD&M West
Date: 2/9-2/11; Location: Anaheim, CA - Advanced Reimbursement Symposium
Date: 3/15-3/16; Location: Chicago, IL - Clinical Trial Design For Medical Devices
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Date: 3/23-3/25; Location: Stuttgart, DE - Design of Medical Devices Conference
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From DeviceTalk:
Secant Medical Rebrands at MD&M WestBiomedical textile manufacturer Secant Medical (Perkasie, PA) is launching a new marketing and branding campaign at MD&M West this week in Anaheim, CA.
From Medtech Pulse:
Nanotube Ink Provides Power to TextilesA research group has produced conductive textiles with energy storage capabilities that could someday be used in wearable electronics for health monitoring and other applications.
From medtechinsider:
Time to Focus on Assisted LivingMedilinkWM is reinforcing its position and activities in the assisted living sector.
From IVDT Insight:
Qiagen, Pfizer to Develop Companion Diagnostic for Brain TumorsPfizer Inc. and DxS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qiagen N.V. have entered into an agreement to develop a companion diagnostic test kit for PF-04948568 (CDX-110), an immunotherapy vaccine in development for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
Developing Lab Information and Data Management Systems for Next-Generation IVD Instruments
Ever increasing demands for data and the integration of that data into meaningful information will shape the future of laboratory healthcare information systems and IVD instrumentation. This FREE Webcast will examine current trends and future developments in lab information and data management systems for next-generation IVD instruments.
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Handling Device Recalls, Corrections, and Removals
Even with the best preparation, a device can go wrong. Regardless of the reason for remedial field corrections, a conscientious manufacturer should aim to correct the problem to maintain costumer loyalty and satisfaction. An effective strategy is essential to surviving a recall.
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Force Sensors for Design
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TX810 - First integrated T/R switch speeds ultrasound design
Texas Instruments' TX810 protects the receive electronics of the ultrasound system from the high-voltage signals of the pulser.
