Medical Device Developments

Medical Device Developments 2008 Vol. 1

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Medical devices, like the industry itself, are going through continual change; a new technology can shape the development of a product, direction of a company and ultimately future treatments for patients.

Perhaps one of the biggest challenges is an ageing global population. In response to this device manufacturers are having to look at new technologies while physicians and clinicians focus on new techniques for allowing people to grow old and maintain their quality of life. Lorrie Kelly investigates the growing pressure arising from the increased need for hip and knee replacement surgeries and how manufacturers are responding.

The recent development of a microchip might, some time soon, allow amputees to control their prosthetic limbs by simple thought. Dr Justin C Sanchez talks about his team's work, how it could change the lives of patients and what it might mean for the future of certain medical devices.




Contract Services and Component Outsourcing

Who is Responsible? Who is Responsible?
With a number of processes involved in device production, contractors must work together to ensure global harmonisation.

Electronics

An Extraction Evolution An Extraction Evolution
The number of cardiac device implants is continuing to rise.

Filters and Fluid Control

Blood-Borne Concerns Blood-Borne Concerns
For over a decade healthcare providers have been looking at ways to improve the safety of blood transfusions.

Industry Overview

Phase out the Fakes Phase out the Fakes
Medical counterfeiting globally is rife, with only a fifth of countries having strict regulations to prevent forgery.

IVDs

Report to Reduce Harm Report to Reduce Harm
Safety comes first: vigilance guidelines must be followed by all manufacturers to reduce the risk of patient incidents.

Manufacturing Technology

Laser is the Tool Laser is the Tool
From household electronics to security holograms, lasers play a significant and positive role in everyday life.

A Strong Bond A Strong Bond
Joining different components and materials together to create one final product can be incredibly tricky.

Materials and Biomaterials

A Tubular Success A Tubular Success
Stent materials have evolved dramatically over recent years, now offering almost limitless possibilities.

Age-Defying Implants Age-Defying Implants
As living standards in the developed world continue to improve, so too does life expectancy.

All in the Mind All in the Mind
A man/machine fusion may seem like pure fantasy, but an astonishing new breakthrough could lead to its reality.

Medical Cluster

The Big Cheese The Big Cheese
Switzerland is storming ahead in the medical technology sector both in Europe and worldwide.

Motors and Motion Control

Control With Care Control With Care
Efficient and simple technology can improve patient comfort and care, with hospital beds being no exception.

Look into a Robotic Future Look into a Robotic Future
A pioneering research team has discovered a new type of motor to carry out MRI robotically.

Packaging and Sterilisation

Standards Go Global Standards Go Global
With more and more devices appearing on the market, sterilisation of medical equipment can be a complex issue.

Surface Treatment

The Truly Conformal Coating The Truly Conformal Coating
The multi-property, biocompatible polymer Parylene has proved itself as having an unsurpassed role in medical coatings.

Testing and Compliance

The Risks of Reuse The Risks of Reuse
Despite their name, single-use devices are often reprocessed or reused, causing much concern for patient welfare.

Under the Influence? Under the Influence?
Freebies from drug and device companies may have a biased effect on which treatments physicians choose to prescribe.
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