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Global Medical Device Nomenclature sees 2,400 sign up since April
Over 2,400 medical device manufacturers from around the world have signed up to use the Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN), the de facto global standard for identifying the world’s medical devices, since April 2019. Read more
15 Oct 2019
FDA approves rapid diagnostic test for Ebola
OraSure Technologies has seen its OraQuick Ebola Rapid Antigen Test approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more
15 Oct 2019
Trio collaborate on blockchain project for circularity in plastics
DOMO, Covestro and Circularise have announced a new collaborative project for circularity in the plastics industry through the use of blockchain technology. Read more
14 Oct 2019
Parx EU patent for technology use in orthopaedic implants granted
Parx Plastics’ EU patent application for the use of its technologies in polymer parts of orthopaedic implants (e.g. hip and knee joints) has been granted. Read more
14 Oct 2019
Medilink to host events to help life science firms prepare for Brexit
Medilink UK is hosting a series of free regional events to help medtech and life science businesses prepare for Brexit. Read more
11 Oct 2019
Med in Ireland marked with announcements from series of firms
100 Irish medical technology companies met with 300 international blue-chip company buyers from 40 countries at Enterprise Ireland’s biennial Med in Ireland event in the RDS in Dublin. Read more
10 Oct 2019
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Raumedic to exhibit tubing system prototype at Compamed
Raumedic will be exhibiting smart solutions for medical technology at this year’s Compamed in November – including a prototype of a new tubing system for artificial respiration. Read more
10 Oct 2019
How to develop innovative components for LED lights
How an injection moulding specialist and light designer cooperate to develop innovative components for Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. Read more
8 Oct 2019
Stratasys launches new digital printer for anatomic models
3D printing company Stratasys has launched the J750 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer – designed to replicate the feel, responsiveness, and biomechanics of human anatomy in medical models. Read more
7 Oct 2019
Medical plastics to be showcased as part of Compamed 2019 exhibits
Compamed will showcase the entire spectrum of supplier expertise for the medical technology industry in Düsseldorf this November. Read more
7 Oct 2019
IDC receives double certification throughout UK and China operations
International product design company, IDC (Industrial Design Consultancy), has achieved certification for both ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 throughout its UK and China operations. Read more
7 Oct 2019
Med in Ireland: Why you should attend
A one-day event which aims to show how Irish companies are attempting to transform the future of healthcare and manufacturing. Read more
7 Oct 2019
Six steps life science firms can take to prepare for Brexit
The UK will be leaving the EU on 31 October. This will bring important changes to doing business. Here are six things life science companies can do now to get ready. Read more
7 Oct 2019
Micromoulding with liquid silicone rubber: What to ask your vendor
Krissy Dempsey, medical moulding market manager and Angie Alt, marketing coordinator, both from manufacturer, Saint Gobain explain what to discuss with your vendor when creating a part that will be micromoulded utilising Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR). Read more
4 Oct 2019
How injection moulding could benefit the medical sector
Manufacturer Pentagon Plastics Group, explains how plastics injection moulding and mould tool manufacture can provide solutions to many applications in the medical sector. Read more
4 Oct 2019
Latest Devices
Vygon launches catheter to treat preterm babies with RDS
Single-use medical devices group Vygon has launched Surfcath, a catheter to be used for administering surfactant with LISA method for preterm babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Read more
19 Sep 2019
11:48
Medical research praises innovation of hands-free crutch
New independent research has praised the “innovative possibilities” of the iWalk2.0, a hands-free crutch, in helping patients after amputation. Read more
2 Jul 2019
12:20
Consultancy develops new breath device to measure CO2
Product design and development consultancy Wideblue has developed a new medical device for Cambridge Respiratory Innovations Limited (CRiL). Read more
17 Jun 2019
11:55
Researchers investigate resorbable mesh potential for sports injuries
The synthetic and fully resorbable TIGR Matrix surgical mesh by Novus Scientific is currently being investigated by researchers to find out if this could reduce some of the frequent risks that occur with the surgical repair of sportsman’s hernia. Read more
29 Apr 2019
10:25
Making connections: Qosina manufactures its own specialised Luer lock connector
New disposable Luer lock connector reduces production times and saves money with in-house production. Read more
17 Apr 2019
10:17
Better baby bonding: Northwestern University develops sensors for monitoring babies in neonatal intensive care units
Northwestern University discusses its research on wireless sensors it has developed for monitoring babies in neonatal intensive care units. Read more
16 Apr 2019
10:58
Porvair Sciences announces Vyon porous plastic materials range
Porvair Sciences, a producer of high-performance filtration and separation technology is hoping to drive medical and healthcare device innovation with its range of Vyon porous plastic materials. Read more
9 Apr 2019
09:37
NICE recommends greener inhalers for asthmatics
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released a patient decision aid on the use of inhalers for asthma. Read more
9 Apr 2019
18:42
