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EDITOR'S PAGE

Waiting For A Commissioner: Bureaucratic Delay Or A Fresh Start?

MEDICAL ELECTRONICS

Bluetooth: The Future of Wireless Medical Technology?
William E. Saltzstein

A new technology that borrows from telemetry, IrDA, and 802.11 is set to continue the wireless trend.

Sidebar: The Qualification Side of Bluetooth Implementation

STERILIZATION

Calculating Equivalent Time for Use in Determining the Lethality of EtO Sterilization Processes
Gregg A. Mosley, John R. Gillis, and James E. Whitbourne

A mathematical model that results in accurate lethality calculations will enable EtO users to optimize process cycles and move toward parametric release.

LIFE TESTING

How to Plan Life Tests for Optimum Cost-Benefit
Tom Clifford and Vanessa Koutroupas

HELP DESK

Avoiding Warning Letters

WASHINGTON WRAP-UP

Putting Teeth into FDA Warning Letters
James G. Dickinson

A recent HHS directive seeks to bring about a rational, risk-based approach to enforcement.

R&D DIGEST:

• Method to Improve Ink-Jet Nozzles May Aid Medical Devices
• Will Nanotubes Lengthen Battery Life?
• First Technique for Imaging Alzheimer's Onset Discovered
• Blood Test Given in Doctor's Office May Detect Diabetes
• Exploring the Capabilities of Terahertz Imaging

BULLETIN BOARD

Elastomer compound offers a fast-curing alternative to moisture curing. First synthetic vascular sealing agent launched. Dimer improves on coating thickness and uniformity, and more!

NEWS & ANALYSIS

• FDA Reform Bill Divides IVD Manufacturers, Blood Industry
• From Hockey Puck to Half Dollar
  
• Validating Off-the-Shelf Software
  
• Decade-Old EMC Standard Updated
  
• Parkinson's Brain Implant Approved
  
• FDA Seeks Comments on SUD Guidance Document
  
• Radiofrequency ID Company Eyes Medical Error Market