In Brief A wound can be described or defined in many ways: by its source, anatomical location and appearance, whether acute or chronic, by presenting symptoms, and by...
In Brief In the early days of disposable medical devices, the biopharmaceutical industry manufactured single-use films made with "off-the-shelf" materials borrowed...
In Brief Medical device failures are typically the result of deficiencies in safety check procedures or a lack of attention to potential risks in the design process....
In Brief Medical devices are regulated according to the same legislation as food and pharmaceuticals, under the general organization of the Food and Drug...
In Brief The utilization of nonwoven fabrics in the medical field has outpaced woven materials in recent years. Even when traced back to their rapid adoption during...
In today's evolving regulatory environment, supply chain transparency is a game-changing differentiator. Collaborating with manufacturing partners who have excellent...
In Brief Flexible materials combined with emerging technologies are at the forefront of healthcare innovations. Guiding recent advances are cost concerns,...
In Brief Proper wound dressings are critical to the healing process. The right dressing prevents infection and creates an environment that supports healthy healing....
In Brief In wound care management, the primary objective is complete healing. This is attained through thoughtful planning of patient care for reducing the loss of...
In Brief More than two million Americans are currently living with a lost limb. The use of artificial limbs has been around for millennia, dating back to ancient...