Packaging & Sterilization
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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.Online Exclusives Rick Byczek, Global Director of Transportation Technologies, Intertek 04.16.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
FDA Aims to Prevent Shortages Following Sterilization Shutdowns
The agency will work to ensure safe and effective sterilization amid the shutdown of a large contract sterilization facility and the planned shutdown of another.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 03.27.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Cleaning Technologies Group Announces New Chemical & Regional Sales Managers
Jared Moore and Kevin Pahl have joined the company's sales team.Cleaning Technologies Group LLC 03.22.19
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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?Online Exclusives Megan Ray Nichols, Science Writer; Editor, Schooled By Science 03.20.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Nordion Acquires Technology to Expand Future Global Cobalt-60 Supply
Nordion plays a significant role in safeguarding global health by supplying Cobalt-60 to sterilize single-use medical devices and treat certain cancers.PR Newswire 03.01.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
ICU Medical Recalls ChemoLock Vial Spike (20mm) Due to Risk of Detached Plastic Particles
The 20mm ChemoLock Vial Spike is intended to keep environmental contaminants like bacteria and dust out of a drug delivery system.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 02.25.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Is Your Packaging Provider Prepared If Disaster Strikes?
The onslaught of devastating hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters the world suffered in 2018 have accentuated the need for business continuity planning (BCP) in medical device manufacturing. Although many companies develop plans…Wilfredo Mercado, Vice President of Operations, Latin America, Prent Thermoforming 01.31.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Cantel Acquires Vista Research Group
Enhances Cantel's Dental water solutions portfolio and advances global leadership position in infection prevention.PR Newswire 01.11.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Nelipak Expands Operations in Humacao, Puerto Rico
Expansion is centered around thermoformed healthcare packaging capabilities.Nelipak Healthcare Packaging 11.27.18
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Packaging & Sterilization
5 Questions from the Booth: Nelipak Healthcare Packaging
Digital sketching capabilities bring packaging concepts to life in a rapid and effective way.MPO Staff 11.12.18
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Packaging & Sterilization
Tekni-Plex Acquires Beyers Plastics
Cleanroom film extruder and converter company will expand Tekni-Plex’s packaging capabilities.Tekni-Plex Inc. 11.06.18
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Electronics | Packaging & Sterilization | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT | Surgical
Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2019
The new report identifies safety issues and action steps for 10 dangerous and preventable hazards.Slideshows ECRI Institute 10.29.18
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Packaging & Sterilization | Surgical
Olympus Introduces OER-Mini Endoscope Reprocessor for ENT
Tabletop endoscope reprocessor features 16-minute reprocessing time; helps reduce the risk of human errors and mishandling.Olympus 10.05.18
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Cardiovascular | Packaging & Sterilization | Surgical
'Safe' UV Light May Prevent Catheter & Cardiac Driveline Infections
Optical fibers emit a type of UV light safe for skin; could prevent infections around skin-penetrating medical devices.Columbia University Irving Medical Center 08.24.18
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Materials | Packaging & Sterilization
Bacteria-Fighting Polymers Created with Light
Synthetic reproductions of antimicrobial peptides can be used for disease treatment, food, and cosmetics.University of Warwick 08.14.18
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Packaging & Sterilization
Cantel Medical Acquires Stericycle's Controlled Environmental Solutions Business
Addition of cleanroom business enhances and strengthens Cantel's portfolio of infection prevention solutions.Cantel Medical 08.06.18
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Packaging & Sterilization | Surgical
Hoya's Pentax Medical Acquires Majority Stake in PlasmaBiotics SAS
PlasmaBiotics is a company focused on the ultra-fast channel drying and active storage of endoscopes.PR Newswire 08.01.18
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Packaging & Sterilization | Testing
Millstone Medical Welcomes Chief Information Officer to Headquarter Facility
Khrishna Mangal most recently served as a consultant for Paragon Medical.Millstone Medical Outsourcing 07.26.18
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Packaging & Sterilization | Testing
Coming Clean: Developing Standards for Cleaning Reusable Devices and Instruments
Five years ago, I shuddered to read the headlines about “dirty” endoscopes being used in colonoscopies and the speculation that followed. Are colonoscopies really safe? Is this what’s creating new superbugs? Why weren’t hospit…Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 07.26.18
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Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Laser Processing | Molding | Packaging & Sterilization | R&D & Design | Testing | Tubing & Extrusion
Addressing Peak Issues in Medtech
The 2018 MPO Summit heads to Colorado for discussion, education, and networking.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 07.26.18
