Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
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2009
- (Testing) Analyzing Particulate Matter on Medical Devices, Susan Reynolds and Ryan Lunceford (MDDI, May 2009, p. 56).
2008
- (Testing) Assessing Radial Tests for Endovascular Implants, Melissa Lachowitzer (MDDI, May 2008, p. 94).
- (Testing) Putting Implants to the Test, William Leventon (MDDI, May 2008, p. 86).
- (Validation) Process Validation Prerequisites 101, Nancy Cafmeyer and Jonathan Lewis (MDDI, Mar 2008, p. 102). Keyword: Validation.
2007
- (Validation) Exploring Summative Usability Testing, Michael Wiklund (MDDI, Oct 2007, p. 64). Keyword: Validation.
- (Clinical Trials) Best of Both Worlds: SOPs for Device Trials in Europe, Part 2, Nancy J. Stark (MDDI, Jul 2007, p. 82). Keywords: Clinical Trials.
- (Clinical Trials) Best of Both Worlds: SOPs for Device Trials in Europe, Part 1, Nancy J. Stark (MDDI, May 2007, p. 108). Keywords: Clinical Trials.
- (Testing) Using Chemical Characterization to Show Equivalency, David Albert and Amy Hoffmann and Amy Hoffmann (MDDI, May 2007, p. 100). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (Clinical Trials) How to Collect Data for FDA and CMS in the Same Study, Gregory de Lissovoy (MDDI, Apr 2007, p. 78).
2006
- (Testing) Leak Detection: A New Method for Medical Electronics, John Spitzley Pernicka (MDDI, Oct 2006, p. 132). Keywords: Leak Detection.
- (Part Inspection) Reducing Defects: Visual Inspection of Medical Parts, Douglas Kindred (MDDI, Oct 2006, p. 122). Keywords: Part Inspection.
- (Cleaning Methods) Testing Techniques for Verifying Medical Part Cleanliness, Dwight Beal (MDDI, Aug 2006, p. 90). Keywords: Cleaning Methods.
- (Regulatory Outlook) Building Quality into Device Clinical Trials, "Michael E. Marcarelli, Marian J. Serge, Jean Toth-Allen, " "Cynthia A. Harris, and Barbara K. Immel" (MDDI, Jul 2006, p. 60). Keywords: Clinical Trials.
2005
- (Product Development Insight) Return on Investment in human factors, Michael E. Wiklund (MDDI, Aug 2005, p. 48). Keyword: FDA.
2002
- Using Recovery Tests to Assess Bioburden Procedures, Trabue Bryans (MDDI, Oct 2002, p. 73).
- The Growing Importance of Materials Characterization in Biocompatibility Testing, David Albert (MDDI, Mar 2002, p. 50). Keyword: Materials.
- How to Plan Life-Tests for Optimum Cost-Benefit, Tom Clifford (MDDI, Feb 2002, p. 64).
2001
- Hardness Testing of Medical Device Components, Steve Perry (MDDI, Mar 2001, p. 89).
2000
- (Editor's Page) Windows on the Heart, Jon Katz (MDDI, Oct 2000, p. 14).
- Increasing Product Yields with Automated Vision Systems, E.J. Claude (MDDI, May 2000, p. 158). Keywords: Vision, Image.
- (Testing) Mechanical Testing: Accelerated Protocol Development and Advanced System Design, Kent Vilendrer (MDDI, Mar 2000, p. 124). Keywords: Protocol Design.
- Evolving Device Designs Require New Test Technologies, Gregg Nighswonger (MDDI, Mar 2000, p. 17). Keywords: New Technologies.
1999
- Comparing Tensile and Inflation Seal-Strength Tests for Medical Pouches, Stephen Franks (MDDI, Aug 1999, p. 60). Keyword: Packaging.
- (Clinical Studies) Managing Adverse Events and Effects during Clinical Trials, Nancy Stark (MDDI, Jul 1999, p. 88). Keywords: Adverse Events.
- (Help Desk) Pyrogenicity Testing; EtO Sterilization, Richard Wallin (MDDI, Apr 1999, p. 52). Keyword: Sterilization.
1992
- Guest Editorial: The Impact of Animal Welfare on Medical Device Testing, Mary Jo Shepherd (MDDI, Nov 1992, p. 28). Keywords: Animal, Animal Studies.
- What does mean time between failure really mean?, Michelle Lindsley (MDDI, Jul 1992, p. 79). Keywords: Product Development.
- News: Burgeoning point-of-care blood-analysis market (The), MD&DI (MDDI, Jul 1992, p. 20). Keywords: Home-Care Devices, Methods.
- News: Quest for in vitro models (The), MD&DI (MDDI, Jul 1992, p. 18). Keywords: Methods, Toxicity.
- Keyboards: assessing user satisfaction and performance capabilities, Michael E. Wiklund (MDDI, May 1992, p. 80). Keywords: Human Factors, Keyboards, Usability.
- Microprocessor-based systems for leak and flow testing, Douglas W. Snow (MDDI, Apr 1992, p. 104). Keywords: Flow, Leak, Automated QA.
- Human error signals opportunity for design improvement, Michael E. Wiklund (MDDI, Feb 1992, p. 57). Keywords: Human Factors, Usability.
- Installing an electronic document storage and retrieval system: a case study, Sanford A. Schram (MDDI, Jan 1992, p. 108). Keywords: Documentation, Information Management.
1991
- Sampling strategies for personal monitoring, Jeremy Bachmann (MDDI, Dec 1991, p. 37). Keywords: Et OExposure, Occupational Safety.
- Remember the user!, John Bethune (MDDI, Sep 1991, p. 8). Keywords: Human Factors, Usability, End-Users.
- Usability tests of medical products as prelude to the clinical trial, Michael E. Wiklund (MDDI, Jul 1991, p. 46). Keywords: Human Factors, Usability, End-Users.
- How to sample materials for biocompatibility testing, Richard F. Wallin (MDDI, Jun 1991, p. 76). Keywords: Biomaterials, Methods, Biocompatibility.
- How to organize a biocompatibility testing program: a case study, Nancy J. Stark (MDDI, Jun 1991, p. 68). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Chemist's view of biocompatibility (A), Nancy J. Stark (MDDI, May 1991, p. 86). Keywords: Biocompatibility, Testing.
- Recognizing cold-molded parts: an interview with James Stubstad, Manager, Pharmaceutical Materials Development, Xoma Corp., Berkeley, CA, Jeremy Bachmann (MDDI, May 1991, p. 16). Keywords: Injection Molding, Plastic Components.
1990
- Efficacy testing of antimicrobial agents, Gayle K. Mulberry (MDDI, Jul 1990, p. 50). Keywords: Antimicrobial Agents.
- Particulate testing of medical devices, Steven G. Richter (MDDI, Jun 1990, p. 172). Keywords: Particulates, Methods.
1989
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments: trouble or opportunity for manufacturers?, Miles Weiss (MDDI, Jul 1989, p. 37). Keywords: CLIA88, Laboratories.
1988
- Evaluating stability in a drug delivery device, Bobette A. Frye (MDDI, Sep 1988, p. 62). Keywords: Chemical Stability, Home-Use Devices.
1987
- Biocompatibility testing: right way, wrong way, whose way?, Richard F. Wallin (MDDI, Apr 1987, p. 10). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Characterization and testing of biomaterials and medical devices, Barry V. Ashar (MDDI, Jan 1987, p. 56). Keywords: Biomaterials, Testing.
1986
- Ultrasonic probes in measurement practice, Peter A. Lewin (MDDI, May 1986, p. 40). Keywords: Equipment, Ultrasound.
1985
- Risk management: the role of the medical device autopsy, Ram Kossowsky (MDDI, Nov 1985, p. 33). Keywords: Product Liability, Device Autopsy, Risk Management.
- Assessment of long-term bacterial retention, Amy J. Peterson (MDDI, Jun 1985, p. 150). Keyword: Filters.
- Recommended practices for testing cleanrooms, Fred T. Gerbig (MDDI, Apr 1985, p. 58). Keywords: Cleanrooms, Standards.
- Future in laboratory diagnostics (The), Joy K. Anderson (MDDI, Feb 1985, p. 28). Keywords: Diagnostics, Laboratories.
1984
- Holographic nondestructive testing of medical devices, James W. Wagner (MDDI, Sep 1984, p. 48). Keywords: Holographic Techniques, Methods.
- PTA monitoring of implanted electrical devices, David Himley (MDDI, Jul 1984, p. 36). Keywords: Implants, Electronic Devices, Testing.
- Reassessing the USP biological tests for plastics, Kenneth L. Ebbens (MDDI, Jun 1984, p. 10). Keywords: Plastics, Biocompatibility, Testing.
- Use of turbidimetric LAL for pyrogen testing of medical devices (The), Frank J. Marino (MDDI, May 1984, p. 122). Keyword: LAL.
- LAL testing of medical devices: a regulatory update, Virginia C. Ross (MDDI, Mar 1984, p. 36). Keyword: LAL.
- LAL methodology: the choice is yours, Thomas J. Novitsky (MDDI, Jan 1984, p. 48). Keywords: LAL, Testing.
1983
- Evaluating diagnostic devices: an epidemiologic perspective, Robert W. Morgan (MDDI, Apr 1983, p. 28). Keywords: Diagnostic Devices, Performance Evaluation.
- Safety assessment of medical devices: is there a need for change?, Geoffrey H. Lord (MDDI, Apr 1983, p. 18). Keywords: Safety, Toxicity.
- How to evaluate a contract laboratory, Richard F. Wallin (MDDI, Feb 1983, p. 48). Keyword: Laboratories.
- Periodic testing and recertification of cleanrooms, Lawrence V. Nelson (MDDI, Jan 1983, p. 33). Keywords: Cleanrooms, Certification.
1982
- Washington Wrap-up: Lab tests too costly, Larry Oster (MDDI, Aug 1982, p. 18). Keywords: Cost Containment, Laboratories.
- Direct cell contact screening for materials and devices, Martha Gill (MDDI, Mar 1982, p. 72). Keywords: Biocompatibility, QA/QC.
- Biological safety quiz (The), Richard F. Wallin (MDDI, Feb 1982, p. 43). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Toxicity testing dilemma (The), John Jennings (MDDI, Feb 1982, p. 10). Keywords: Animal Studies, Toxicity.
1981
- Radiation-emitting equipment: testing safely for safety, Robert F. Avrutik (MDDI, Oct 1981, p. 48). Keywords: Safety, X-Ray Hazards.
- Problems associated with high-speed durability studies of tissue heart-valve prostheses (abstract), T. Saul (MDDI, Aug 1981, p. 60). Keywords: Cardiac Valves.
- Consider the independent laboratory, Edward F. Kelly (MDDI, Jun 1981, p. 38). Keywords: Testing, Laboratories.
- Testing a reverse osmosis system for efficiency of pyrogen removal, Satish Desai (MDDI, Apr 1981, p. 44). Keywords: Equipment, LAL.
- Should end-product sterility testing continue?, Carmine C. Mascoli (MDDI, Apr 1981, p. 8). Keywords: Validation, Tests.
1980
- Thermal-analysis instrumentation for lyophilization, Thomas A. Jennings (MDDI, Nov 1980, p. 48). Keywords: Instrumentation, Materials Analysis, Lyophilization.
- Pyrogen testing with Limulus amebocyte lysate, Marlys Weary (MDDI, Nov 1980, p. 34). Keywords: LAL, Pyrogenicity.
- Surface analysis of materials for medical devices and diagnostic products, Joseph D. Andrade (MDDI, Jun 1980, p. 22). Keywords: Surface Characterization.
- Radiation effects on device and packaging materials, Harold Landfield (MDDI, May 1980, p. 44). Keywords: Plastics, Gamma.
1979
- Safety testing of medical devices: an overview, Richard F. Wallin (MDDI, Nov 1979, p. 24). Keywords: Biocompatibility, Biomaterials.
- Developing biocompatibility test methods: ASTM Committee F-4, Stanley Brown (MDDI, Oct 1979, p. 24). Keywords: Biomaterials, Methods, Biocompatibility.
- Prequalification of raw materials: an R&D challenge, Richard Schlesinger (MDDI, Sep 1979, p. 16). Keywords: Product Development, Biocompatibility, GLPs.
