Medical device design and development has evolved over the years, notably influenced by market demands and regulatory requirements. Traditional design practices, beginning with a reliance on generic ...

Incorporating radiopaque materials into parts of medical devices may help support clinicians in accurately positioning and operating those devices under X-ray guidance during endovascular catheter ...

The piezoelectric effect refers to the negative and positive charges that appear on the surface of specific crystals when pressure is applied. This phenomenon was discovered by Pierre and Jacques ...

The evolution of medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) continues to reshape possibilities for device manufacturers seeking materials that combine flexibility, durability and ...

The onset of COVID-19 worldwide highlighted the need for more and better hygiene infrastructure. Sanitizers, surface coverings, and antimicrobial compounds have seen rapid progress in the last two ...

The use of medical devices is proliferating outside the traditional healthcare ecosystem, as sophisticated monitoring and diagnostic capabilities are applied in home-care settings and among aging ...

The idea of a medical device that is fully recyclable or completely biodegradable appeals to many in the industry – even patients. Although progress has been slow, the medical device industry is ...

Scientist have developed a hot-melt tissue adhesive (i.e., medical glue that is applied in a molten state) capable of healing operative wounds. This adhesive has excellent medical material properties ...

The challenges facing the healthcare industry are constantly changing. Such intense disruption makes challenges, such as the limited production and supply of medical devices resulting from supply ...

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