Medical Device Developments 2007 Vol. 2
Cover Story
Research drives invention, yet the European medical device market seems to have failed to notice this. Maurice Wagner of Eucomed demonstrates why the continent is struggling.
A Biomaterial Renaissance
Polyether ether ketone has recently been shown to be hugely successful in a variety of situations.
Polyether ether ketone has recently been shown to be hugely successful in a variety of situations.
Safe Surface
Nearly half of infections in the US are related to medical implants, making anti-microbial coatings extremely...
Nearly half of infections in the US are related to medical implants, making anti-microbial coatings extremely...
Island Thrives on Industry
Singapore's economy has grown steadily since independence, and the medical industry is one of many to benefit.
Singapore's economy has grown steadily since independence, and the medical industry is one of many to benefit.
Device Manufacture Gets Up to Speed
The demand for complex and sophisticated medical devices is escalating.
The demand for complex and sophisticated medical devices is escalating.
Tissue-Engineered Treatment
The long-term treatment of anal fistulas is often unsuccessful, with patients left suffering from chronic conditions.
The long-term treatment of anal fistulas is often unsuccessful, with patients left suffering from chronic conditions.
Sterile Matters
The growth of medical device markets has prompted further review of sterilisation standards.
The growth of medical device markets has prompted further review of sterilisation standards.
What Size Hole?
Standards for sterility of medical packaging have lessened the chance of product recalls.
Standards for sterility of medical packaging have lessened the chance of product recalls.
12 Steps to Success
Karen Greene looks at how medical device packaging companies can cut down on their product delivery times.
Karen Greene looks at how medical device packaging companies can cut down on their product delivery times.
Patently Restrictive
Controversial changes may be on the way for the US patent system.
Controversial changes may be on the way for the US patent system.
Remote Technology Aids Recovery
From laptops to heart monitors, wireless technology is an essential healthcare tool.
From laptops to heart monitors, wireless technology is an essential healthcare tool.
Metal With Memory: the Future of Nitinol
The use of the flexible metal Nitinol in medical devices has benefited both manufacturers and patients.
The use of the flexible metal Nitinol in medical devices has benefited both manufacturers and patients.
Filters at the Forefront of Infection Control
Manufacturers are emphasising the effectiveness of air filters in combating contamination and controlling infection.
Manufacturers are emphasising the effectiveness of air filters in combating contamination and controlling infection.
