Medical Device Technology back issues from October 2006:
Chitosan combats biofilm.(Developments across the industry)
Oct 01, 2006
Nano research database.(Developments across the industry)
Oct 01, 2006
Harder demands for auditors.(Developments across the industry)
Oct 01, 2006
Risk central.(Developments across the industry)
Oct 01, 2006
RFID and smart packaging.(Developments across the industry)
Oct 01, 2006
New chair for NHSIL.(this month)
Oct 01, 2006
DIMDI informs.(this month)(German Institute of Medical Documentation and Information )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006
Plunkett award entries.(this month)
Oct 01, 2006
Nonwovens production up.(this month)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006
The relevance of haemolysis testing: testing for haemolysis is usually considered an essential part of the strategy for the assessment of biological safety of biomaterials, but the value and relevance of this test is questionable.(material matters column)
Oct 01, 2006;
Manufacturing close tolerance medical tubing: this guide to producing optimum bump tubing reports recent technology developments. Once deemed to be a "black art," the tube manufacturing process had evolved into being a validatable process.(manufacturing)
Oct 01, 2006;
ComPaMED/MEDICA: 15-17 November Dusseldorf, Germany.(Meeting)
Oct 01, 2006
Nanotechnology delivers microcoatings: surface coating techniques are rapidly advancing. Polymer-brush coatings and nanocomposite technology are described and demonstrate the increasing options in material properties that are available to new product developers.(materials)
Oct 01, 2006;
MDT 07 MEDTEC: 14-15 February 2007 NEC, Birmingham, UK.(meeting)
Oct 01, 2006
Plasma processing and hydrophobic surfaces: a fluorocarbon plasma process is described that can give surfaces enhanced hydrophobicity. It can be used on a range of material surfaces and geometric shapes. The process and the advantages it offers drug delivery and other devices are examined.(manufacturing)
Oct 01, 2006;
New approaches to package integrity testing: an important goal for packagers is the ability to demonstrate the integrity and sterility of each pack and determine its oxygen content with the minimum of wasteful destruction. Two nondestructive inspection systems are described.(manufacturing)
Oct 01, 2006;
Managing clinical data for worldwide acceptance: manufacturers conducting clinical, studies to support medical device safety and performance claims need to ensure that clinical study data are appropriately managed. Not doing so can risk the success of the project related to the clinical study. This article discusses a guideline that can assist in this effort.(regulation and standards column)(medical research)
Oct 01, 2006;
Adding the clinician to medical device innovation: statements of clinical need is a new mechanism for health-care professionals. to communicate clinical needs to potential technology solution providers. The system offers the industry the opportunity of greater market success with the new products it develops.(design)
Oct 01, 2006;
Developments in textiles: the use of biomedical textiles is expanding as a result of innovations in medical procedures and textile technology, and the miniaturisation of electronic devices. Some of their extending capabilities are described here.(materials)(polymers properties)
Oct 01, 2006;
Noncontact form measurement of medical implants: form measurement is an increasingly critical characteristic for medical implants. The techniques available for doing this are outlined together with some of the latest developments in this area, including noncontact form measurement.(manufacturing)(coordinate measuring machines)
Oct 01, 2006;
Surface analysis: surface analysis techniques are important tools to use in the verification of surface cleanliness and medical device functionality. How these techniques can be employed and some example applications are described.(manufacturing)
Oct 01, 2006;
The ISO 11607 revisions: Webinars on the revisions to ISO 11607, Packaging for Terminally Sterilised Medical Devices, have prompted many questions from manufacturers and package engineers concerned with validating their packaging under the new requirements. A selection of those questions are reviewed here.(regulation and standards)
Oct 01, 2006;
Digital extensometry.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Catheter testing.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Sustained load tester.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Testing and automation.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Development support.(University of Cardiff's Medical Devices Evaluation Centre offers equipment testing services)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006
Desktop SIMS analysis.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Gas analysis.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Certification services.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Electrical safety testing.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Sterilisation validation.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Package leak testing.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Chemical process indicators.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Sterilisation validation.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Leak tester.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Component inspection.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
New product development.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Certification.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Device performance testing.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Product analysis.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Mechanical properties.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Stent testing.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
FDA approvals testing.(testing, inspection and certification equipment in focus: Equipment for all aspects of product testing)
Oct 01, 2006
Nanotechnology antifriction coating.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Plasma polymerisation.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Stent coatings.(Manufacturing focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Coating technologies.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Finishing and cleaning equipment.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Blood compatible surfaces.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
PTFE coated wire.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Texturing.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Electropolishing stents.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Abrasive cloth.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Antimicrobial coating.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Lubricious coatings.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Biodegradable drug reservoir.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)
Oct 01, 2006
Packaging systems.(Market Focus: Packaging: A selection of products and services for packaging operations.)
Oct 01, 2006
Packaging service.(Market Focus: Packaging: A selection of products and services for packaging operations.)
Oct 01, 2006
Blister forming and sealing.(Market Focus: Packaging: A selection of products and services for packaging operations.)
Oct 01, 2006
Contract packaging.(Market Focus: Packaging: A selection of products and services for packaging operations.)
Oct 01, 2006
Headerbags.(Market Focus: Packaging: A selection of products and services for packaging operations.)
Oct 01, 2006
Packaging films.(Market Focus: Packaging: A selection of products and services for packaging operations.)
Oct 01, 2006
High speed packaging.(Market Focus: Packaging: A selection of products and services for packaging operations.)
Oct 01, 2006
Full-service contract packaging.(Market Focus: Packaging: A selection of products and services for packaging operations.)
Oct 01, 2006