2008
The Source Book
Selected Contents
ASSEMBLY
Five Facts About Assembly Equipment
Joyce Laird
Choosing a partner for medical device assembly projects, whether the process is semi or fully automated, can be a difficult experience. In this article, several vendors offer tips to ensure a smooth sourcing process.
BIOMATERIALS
Joyce Laird
Sourcing biomaterials for the highly regulated medical device market is vastly different from shopping for industrial-grade materials. Following are some pointers from experts that may help you in your materials (and supplier) selection process.
CONNECTORS
Joyce Laird
Selecting a connector for medical applications is closely tied to the use of the end product. The pointers below should help you find a connector supplier to meet your needs.
EXTRUSION
Brian Buntz
Tubing used in medical devices often has unique requirements that can push extrusion machinery to the limit. Here is what a few experts recommend you look for when sourcing equipment for making tubing in-house.
FILTERS
Joyce Laird
Filters are for IV use critical components in drug-delivery systems and multiple therapeutic procedures. Following are some tips to use when evaluating a potential new source for IV and medical filters.
MOULDING
Joyce Laird
When designing a part to be moulded, a lot more comes into play than simply handing over the design to a vendor and receiving a finished part. Read what some expert moulding manufacturers have to say.
PACKAGING
Joyce Laird
Medical packaging covers an array of products ranging from peel pouches to blister packs and lidding materials. Whether you are outsourcing packaging services or buying packaging materials to assemble in-house, partnering with a company with a solid background in medical packaging should be your first priority.
QUALITY CONTROL
Five Facts About Quality-Control Systems
Joyce Laird
Quality control (QC) is a wide-ranging subject, covering everything from sensors to completely integrated systems. Below, you will find some basic pointers to consider when sourcing systems or services.
SURFACE TREATMENT
Five Facts About Surface Treatment
Joyce Laird
Surface treatment can be performed to make a medical device more compatible for a specific purpose, to render it antimicrobial, or to protect sensitive parts and electronics from corrosion and signal failure. Whatever your application, here is some sound sourcing advice from suppliers of surface treatment services.
TESTING EQUIPMENT
Five Facts About Testing Equipment
Brian Buntz
Testing equipment can provide the assurance that your company’s medical devices perform as intended and meet regulatory requirements. Partnering with an experienced manufacturer can help you select the system best suited to your needs.
TUBING
Brian Buntz
Medical tubing varies widely according to the application. Below is some advice from experts that should help you find what you are looking for.
US MARKET
Entering the US Market: What Medical Device Manufacturers Need To Know
A. Avidon
The United States (US) spends in excess of US$2 trillion annually on health care and accounts for approximately fifty-per cent of global health care spending. It is a lucrative market and an essential one for medical device manufacturers seeking to operate globally. This article looks at the three principal areas medical technology companies should consider when planning a US market entry strategy: regulatory approval, device reimbursement and device distribution.
Changing the Focus of Marketing and Business Planning
V. Rajan
The market in the United States has been slowing. Factors that will recharge growth and lead to successful next generation products and even to the development of the next “blockbuster” are examined here.
