Anatomy of Films Used in Bioprocess Bags
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Anatomy of Films Used in Bioprocess Bags

In the early days of disposable medical devices, the biopharmaceutical industry manufactured single-use films made with "off-the-shelf" materials borrowed from other...

The Top Reasons Why Medical Devices Fail
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The Top Reasons Why Medical Devices Fail

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. Often...

The Evolution of US Medical Device Regulation
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The Evolution of US Medical Device Regulation

Medical devices are regulated according to the same legislation as food and pharmaceuticals, under the general organization of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....

What's New With Nonwovens in the Medical Industry?
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What's New With Nonwovens in the Medical Industry?

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 WWII,...

Applications of Flexible Materials in Healthcare
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Applications of Flexible Materials in Healthcare

Flexible materials combined with emerging technologies are at the forefront of healthcare innovations. Guiding recent advances are cost concerns, mass-production, and...

Report Shows Medical Foams are Dominating the Wound Care Industry
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Report Shows Medical Foams are Dominating the Wound Care Industry

Proper wound dressings are critical to the healing process. The right dressing prevents infection and creates an environment that supports healthy healing. The global...

Flexible Materials Preferred in Wound Care and Closure
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Flexible Materials Preferred in Wound Care and Closure

In wound care management, the primary objective is complete healing. This is attained through thoughtful planning of patient care for reducing the loss of necessary...

New Flexible Material Technology Creates E-Skin for Prosthetics
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New Flexible Material Technology Creates E-Skin for Prosthetics

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 Egyptians....

Technical Textiles Gaining Ground in 2018
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Technical Textiles Gaining Ground in 2018

According to a report from Textile World, 2018 State of the U.S. Technical Textiles Industry, the outlook for technical textiles is healthy as the U.S. enters the ninth...

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