Regulatory Overview of Leachables and Extractables in Flexible Medical Devices
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Regulatory Overview of Leachables and Extractables in Flexible Medical Devices

Many factors affect the safety, suitability, and efficacy of the various medical devices used every day in the healthcare setting. Flexible medical devices are utilized...

Functionalizing Foams Used in Medical Applications
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Functionalizing Foams Used in Medical Applications

Many factors drive the advancements in wound care and the use of flexible materials in the medical field. Three major sectors are the aging population, increased...

Choosing the Best Medical Tape - Silicone Vs. Acrylic
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Choosing the Best Medical Tape - Silicone Vs. Acrylic

Wound care presents many challenges to the medical professional. From the sheer variety of wound types to the differences among patients, a critical factor in all...

New Challenges to The Shrinking of Medical Devices
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New Challenges to The Shrinking of Medical Devices

The sizes of medical devices are consistently trending smaller, a trend that is making a huge difference in the healthcare industry. These devices, including pacemakers,...

Technical Paper Helping to Revolutionize the Blood Draw Process
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Technical Paper Helping to Revolutionize the Blood Draw Process

Drawbridge Health has developed a new way to draw blood. The company founded by GE Ventures is in the final testing phases of an innovative blood collection device that...

Wearable Technology and Flexible Materials
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Wearable Technology and Flexible Materials

Wearable technology is no longer the wave of the future. It's the wave of the present--and flexible materials are playing an incredible role in the wearable technology...

The State of The In Vitro Diagnostics Industry & Trends
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The State of The In Vitro Diagnostics Industry & Trends

It is estimated that around 60 percent of all medical decisions are made with the support of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) testing. In vitro diagnostics are used to diagnose...

Single-Use Medical Disposables Smarten Up
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Single-Use Medical Disposables Smarten Up

As a result of the demand for sterilized materials, increased data, and high-quality health care, the medical industry has an enormous demand for single-use disposables....

Biomedical Applications for Foil in Medical Devices & Wearables
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Biomedical Applications for Foil in Medical Devices & Wearables

Foil can be used to hold, protect, decorate, or dispense a wide range of materials and applications. Its unique properties facilitate its use for storage, distribution,...