A look at the wider applications of poly(vinyl chloride) and how the industry is committed to achieving a more sustainable future.
A look at the wider applications of poly(vinyl chloride) and how the industry is committed to achieving a more sustainable future.
Advances in microsensor technology have the potential to improve performance reliability in microfuidic applications. The technology and its capabilities are described.
Developments in torsional ultrasonic joining mean that it is now used in a diverse range of joining, forming, selective weakening and "break-off" applications in the medical device industry.The principles and benefits of the technique are described together with application examples.
The latest materials testing and analysis techniques are examined. Examples of their use illustrate how they can help in the development of new products, solve product and process issues and ensure quality control.
As the applications for stents expand, contract manufacturers have responded with improvements in manufacturing operations.
The European Commission has recently updated an important guidance document on determining whether or not a medical product is subject to medical device or medicinal product regulations. In addition, a new manual that provides practical examples has also been issued. This article discusses these documents.
New virtual test methods are being used to better understand the functional performance of implants within the musculoskeletal system. Developing validated virtual models and tests reduces prototyping costs and compresses product development cycles.
The simple canted-coil spring may be the answer to manufacturers' device fastening difficulties.
Products and packaging require leak detection for quality assurance. This article compares and contrasts the two commonly used methods of pressure decay and trace gas testing and provides examples of using these techniques on a catheter and a sealed, impermeable pack.