January
2008
Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
Selected Contents
From the Editors
Companies Need More Than a Great Product
Market positioning has become a major factor in a device company’s success.
Cover Story: Packaging
Web Exclusive
A Comprehensive Guide to the Quality System Regulation Preamble
Market Trends
Exploring Market Trends for Better Operating Models
The future of medical device firms could hinge on four significant market trends.
Machining
The Advantages of Photoetching
Photoetching can be a useful technique for treating special materials.
Making the Most of Laser Ablation
Medical OEMs can harness laser ablation for their polymer-based devices.
Magnetoelectropolishing Metallic Implants
Electropolishing is taken a step further with a constant magnetic field.
Software
Coupling Simulation Software Tools for Implants
Using Ansys and AnyBody in tandem can provide a reliable prediction of device performance.
Flexible Circuits
Improving Devices with Micro Flex Circuits
Reductions in conductive trace width and pitch have opened the door for miniature-scale microcircuits.
Software
The Benefits of Systems Thinking
OEMs can deal with increasing device sophistication by using systems thinking for testing software-based devices.
Washington Wrap-Up
A Web of Conflicts of Interest
Congressmen question conflicts of interest among FDA advisory committees.
Regulatory Outlook
Medical Device Certification in Japan
Product Development Insight
Tips for Strategic Project Management
First Person
Harnessing Software Technology
Q&A
NewsTrends
- Device Advocates Assert FDA’s Authority
- Partnership Could Change How Trials Are Conducted
- Spacelabs Healthcare Awarded for Patient Monitoring
- Technology Must Improve If Nursing Is to Improve
- Boston Scientific, ECRI Settle Dispute
- CDRH Seeks Industry’s Input on Guidance
R&D Digest
- Cancer Test Scans Surface Blood Vessels
- Sensor Gets to the Heart of Monitoring
- Imaging Adapts to Spine Model
