Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine
March 2020
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Seeking Sterilization Solutions: A Look at Ethylene Oxide
An examination of the recent controversy surrounding ethylene oxide and its impact on supply risk as well as the search for alternatives.03.04.20
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Four Considerations for Developers of Next-Generation Combination Products
Bringing together real-time monitoring, telemedicine, AI, interventions, and pharmaceuticals into a single device produces a number of potential pitfalls.03.04.20
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Realizing Production Efficiency Through ERP Solutions
Medical product outsourcers share insights and best practices through a survey of manufacturers that’s centered around their outlook for 2020.03.04.20
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Testing in Flux: Changing Protocols for a Transformative Industry
As regulations and requirements around the world change, so too do the testing protocols for medical devices, sending OEMs to consult expert partners.03.04.20
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A Matter of Substance: Medical Device Materials
Medtech manufacturers are leveraging cleaner, more lightweight materials to meet increasing demand for home healthcare solutions and wearable devices.03.04.20
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Getting to the Heart of the Matter: An Examination of Transcatheter Heart Technologies
Transcatheter structural heart therapies stand to replace their open-heart counterparts thanks to technological innovations and expanded patient access.03.04.20
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Software DevelopmentExpanding Quality Beyond the Four Walls of Your OrganizationAs suppliers can impact product quality, device manufacturers must oversee them as though they were an extension of the company and not an outside entity.03.04.20
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Regulatory PerspectivesClass Ir Device Manufacturers Must Keep Their Feet on the GasThe recent deadline extension for Class I reusable devices to comply with MDR is a relief, but these next four years will go by fast.03.04.20
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The Supply ChainSupply Chain Risk Monitoring: Playing 20 QuestionsWhether an earthquake or the spread of the coronavirus, recent incidents highlight the reality and complexity associated with managing a global supply chain.03.04.20
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Washington RoundupMedical Device Tax Repealed & Early 2020 UpdatesCongress has also been active in the healthcare space, targeting efforts to lower the cost of prescription drugs and end surprise medical billing.03.04.20
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Dollars & SenseDawn of a New Decade: Looking Ahead to Medtech’s FutureThe start of the '20s offers the industry an opportunity to build value through new tech., collaborations, clinical validations, and value-based outcomes.03.04.20
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Emerging MarketsThe Seychelles—A Solution for Niche ProductionGeographic location, free trade agreements, and an educated workforce make the location an excellent fit for the right manufacturer.03.04.20
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Technology TrendsTo Build or To Buy? In Data Analytics, That Is the QuestionAs companies undertake new types of analytics projects that require new skills beyond simple sales reporting, it’s worth revisiting the “build vs. buy” question03.04.20
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Medtech MusingsA Valuable Supply Chain Lesson, Courtesy of CoronavirusThe deadly respiratory disease spreading like wildfire around the world is exposing major weaknesses in the global medtech supply chain.03.04.20
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ColumnsDeveloping a Plan for Unplanned CrisesIt is often assumed C-suite executives are well-trained for every situation and have all the answers, but life seldom adheres to a plan.03.04.20
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DatawatchThe Importance of Usability/Human Factors TestingWhen is the work of human factors over, and how does your team know they are prepared for summative testing?03.04.20
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Best PracticesParticle Particulars: Why this Analysis Is Foundational for Successful DevicesIn the mid-2000s, medical device experts were hopeful they’d found one solution to longer-lasting implants.03.04.20
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Design ViewpointOptimizing Medtech Founder ValueWould optimizing valuation at seed and A rounds minimize founder dilution for better outcomes?03.04.20
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EditorialThe New Source of Medtech R&DDo alliances between academia and the medical device industry represent the future of research and development in the medical device industry?03.04.20
