April
2008
Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
Selected Contents
From the Editors
Erik Swain
Medtronic’s Supreme Court victory means device companies cannot be sued in state courts if their PMA devices meet federal requirements. But concerns about stripping of legal rights are overblown.
Medical Design Excellence Awards
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MDEA: Refining Devices, One Design at a Time
- 2008 Winning Products and Suppliers
- Offering Care to the Caregiver
Erik Swain
Many of this year’s winners offer substantial improvement in ease of use. - Design Appeal Takes Center Stage
Sherrie Conroy
Designing a device with the patient in mind may mean a better experience for the patient and continued use of the device. - Exploring Whole-in-One Devices
Heather Thompson
One-visit treatments, portable imaging, and beds with brains are among this year’s MDEA winners. - MDEA Jurors Seeking Excellence
- Web Exclusive! See demonstration videos of select MDEA winners.
Extrusion
Extracting the Most from Extrusion
William Leventon
Extrusion technology includes several tools and techniques to help meet challenging requirements.
Washington Wrap-Up
FDA Omits an Inconvenient Truth
James G. Dickinson
FDA neglects to mention Utah Medical in its report of crucial legal decisions.
Industry News
- Industry Welcomes Guidance on Off-Label Use
- Studies Counter Recent Medtech Pricing Claims
- Most QA, RA Candidates Lack Some Desirable Qualities
- Lisa Perrin Named Publisher of MD&DI
R&D Digest
- Relying on a Breath of Detection
- Variety Could Be the Key to Neurostimulation
- Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s Disease
