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August 2008
Guide to Outsourcing
Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
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From the Editors

The Power of Persuasion

Erik Swain

Medical device industry trade groups were able to convince Congress to scrap a pair of ill-conceived programs. More of that kind of dialogue is needed.

Radiation Therapy

Molecular Biology Behind the Wheel

Amit Agarwal and Uzman Qazi

Molecular biology may be the biggest catalyst in radiation therapies for cancer.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Q&A

The Case for Evidence-Based Compliance

Erik Swain

The government now expects companies to show that the policies to stop inappropriate payments and perks to physicians are working. Michael Bell is helping enable firms to do that.

Surface Modification

Selecting the Perfect Coating

William Leventon

Suppliers discuss how manufacturers can shop for the coating that best fits their needs.

Precision Technology

Using Ultraviolet Lasers for Micromachining

Ronald Schaeffer and Tobias Pflanz

UV lasers can be a cost-effective method for micromachining.

Sidebar:
Ultrafast Lasers: A Peek at the Future

Reimbursement

Learning the Universal Language of Reimbursement

Scott Lloyd, Clarence Mayott III, Deborah Schenberger, Perry De Fazio, and Jerry Burke

OEMs must pay close attention to the nuances in the reimbursement schemes of other nations.

Design

Cutting Confusion for Caregivers with Animated Videos

Michael Wiklund and Jonathan Kendler

Animated videos can offer a rich training experience for caregivers.

Sidebar:
Overcoming Operational Difficulties | Sample Instructional Animation Video

Software Validation

Exploring Static Analysis Tools

Andrew Dallas

Software engineers should understand the value of static analysis tools and how to use them.

Washington Wrap-Up

CDRH Changes Tune on Dental Mercury

James G. Dickinson

After much prodding, CDRH acknowledges several risks associated with dental mercury.

Product Development Insight

Green Product Design for Medical Devices

Bill Evans

Manufacturers need to consider the sustainability of their products and processes.

Web Exclusive Sidebars:
Five Sustainability Questions for Defining a New Medical Product
Improving Sustainability: Suggestions for Change at Each Step of Product Development

NewsTrends

R&D Digest

Guide to Outsourcing: Editor's Page

EMS Outsourcing: Make Sure You Know the Costs

Sherrie Conroy

Guide to Outsourcing Web Exclusive!

First Person: What to Look for in an Offshore Facility

Roger Brink

Lessons learned during the hunt for the perfect manufacturing location.

Guide to Outsourcing: Outsourcing Landscape

The Evolution of Contract Manufacturing

Peter Harris

Device OEMs must understand outsourcing trends to effectively employ their partners.

Guide to Outsourcing: Supplier Selection

Let’s Play 12 Questions

William Leventon

Answering 12 key questions can help OEMs refine their search for the perfect contract manufacturer.

Guide to Outsourcing: Molding

Strike a Balance in Medical Molding

Mark Yeager

For molding, device makers must find a medium among design, quality, and cost.

Guide to Outsourcing: Testing

Automated Testing for Component Verification

Amit Shah and Tim Bosch

Real-time embedded software is complicated and often difficult to verify. Automated testing may help ease the burden.

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