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Electronics | Packaging & Sterilization | Testing

Transporting Lithium Batteries Used in Medical Devices

What you need to know about the UN 38.3 standard.

Rick Byczek, Global Director of Transportation Technologies, Intertek 04.16.19

Digital Health | Software & IT

Telemedicine Stands to Offer New Horizons to the Healthcare Solutions Landscape

High-speed internet, affordable smartphones, and standardized phone operating systems have added an unexpected dimension to the idea of telemedicine.

Saipriya Iyer, Global Market Insights 04.04.19

Cardiovascular

Meeting Cardiac Stent Market Needs

Biotronik's PK Papyrus device was developed to provide physicians with a reliable covered stent that can be quickly deployed.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.04.19

Software & IT

Hand-in-Hand with Quality and (Regulatory) Changes

Greenlight Guru’s founder speaks with MPO about the firm’s FDA-connected initiatives and the changing regulatory landscape.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 04.03.19

Investing in What You Know

A crowdsourcing investment firm pulls back the curtain to reveal the workings of the organization and the alternate route to raising capital it offers.

Thomas Vogelsong, Ph.D., RedCrow Thought Leader 04.02.19

Electronics | Surgical

Finding the Human Touch in Robotic Surgery

An examination of the challenges in designing and manufacturing haptic sensors for robotic surgery platforms.

Ebenezer Ferreira, FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology 04.01.19

Bayer Blues: A History of the Essure Device

The company’s embattled product has faced a rocky road during its time on the market, subject to patient lawsuits and FDA involvement.

Bridget Doherty, ConsumerSafety.org 04.01.19

Diagnostics

Early Screening Technology Helps Reduce Risk of Liver Disease

A non-invasive device offers the promise of more efficient screening capabilities for earlier detection.

Laurent Sandrin, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Echosens 03.29.19

Cardiovascular

Room for Improvement in Cardiac Stent Development

Less-than-optimal outcomes will drive future growth in the global stent market.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.29.19

Diagnostics | Electronics

Reducing Carryover and Improving Fluidic Circuits in Lab Instrumentation

Learn about how a single valve can replace two or more valves in fluid circuits.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.20.19

Cardiovascular | Packaging & Sterilization | Surgical

Why Does Medtech Rely on Metal Finishing?

What is so important about using a metal finish, at least when it comes to cleanliness and sterilization?

Megan Ray Nichols, Science Writer; Editor, Schooled By Science 03.20.19

Digital Health | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT

The Impact of mHealth on the Global Healthcare Fraternity

mHealth is making steady progress as the technology has simplified healthcare for all.

Shikha Sinha, Global Market Insights 03.20.19

3D/Additive Manufacturing | Diagnostics | Neurological | Surgical

7 Technology Innovations Contributing to the Transformation of Healthcare

These medical technology segments will be expected to play a significant role in the modernization of healthcare.

Rilind Elezaj, Senior Link Builder, Day Translations Inc. 03.18.19

Software & IT

Medical Device Vigilance Market Will Exceed $91.5B by 2025

High adoption of vigilance systems to ensure the safety of patients, healthcare professionals, and other users will positively impact business growth.

Ajay Devgire, Senior Research Analyst, Global Market Insights 03.14.19

Electronics

Flow Measurement in Smart Inhalers for Connected Drug Delivery

Ensuring proper dosing of an inhaled pharmaceutical is critical for patients who rely on the device to be accurate for their specific needs.

Dr. Andreas Alt, Sales Director—Medical, Sensirion 03.01.19

Molding

Tolerances, Shrinkage, and Process Strategies

Determining the best molding method for a given part, considering part shrinkage, can be tricky, but critically important to ensure fabrication is correct.

Jeremy Williams, Consultant/Trainer—TZERO, RJG 02.28.19

Cardiovascular | Software & IT

Special Considerations for Automatic Defibrillator Development and Algorithm Optimization

This article describes the special aspects of algorithm development for cardiac function defibrillation and its performance optimization with a next-generation microcontroller. In accordance with the project’s terms and conditions, the develope…

Alexander Naumov and Anastasia Lebedeva, Software Engineers, Auriga Inc. 02.28.19

R&D & Design

Help Wanted

Wealth of new technology is driving R&D outsourcing among medtech firms.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.21.19

Digital Health

Is VR the Solution for Addressing Chronic Pain?

Imaginary worlds that create an environment for positive thinking can substantially impact the affect pain has on a patient.

Michelle Silverpen, Contributing Writer 02.19.19