Avation Medical co-founders Jill Schiaparelli and Manish Vaishya discuss the design of their wearable Vivally neuromodulation system for bladder control. One in six adults struggle with bladder control, but many prefer wearing a diaper instead of drugs with side effects, weekly needle stimulations or surgery to place a neurostimulator implant. So Avation Medical developed a… The post This device treats overactive bladder without drugs or surgery appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

NEWS RELEASE: Micrometal’s PCE process tackles the complexity conundrum in modern metal part manufacturing Muellheim, Germany — micrometal Group’s photo-chemical etching (PCE) process has emerged as a formidable solution in the area of precision metal part fabrication, adept at addressing the complexity conundrum that modern-day industries face. In an environment where product intricacies are not merely… The post Micrometal touts benefits of its PCE process for medical devices appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

The device developer is tapping tech both old and new, explains Eko Health co-founder and CEO Connor Landgraf. Eko Health is souping up an old technology for a powerful new way to help detect early signs of heart failure. Eko won FDA clearance for an algorithm powered by artificial intelligence — built with Mayo Clinic… The post How Eko Health’s AI-powered stethoscope detects early signs of heart failure appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

Ultrafast laser processing is unlocking the next generation of medical device manufacturing. By Bryan Germann and Travis Schneider, Aerotech  Since their introduction to medical manufacturing, lasers have become a stalwart of device OEMs’ manufacturing methods. They are commonly used in applications for additive and subtractive (e.g. drilling, cutting and ablation) manufacturing, material joining, marking and… The post Why ultrafast lasers are driving state-of-the-art techniques for medical device manufacturing appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

NEWS RELEASE: STERIS announces completed expansion of Suzhou, China facility now includes X-ray processing Supports medical device manufacturing with additional radiation processing capacity Complements existing EO, E-beam and gamma services in Asia As part of our long-term commitment to supporting global medical device manufacturing, STERIS is pleased to announce the expansion of its existing Suzhou,… The post Steris adds X-ray sterilization in Suzhou, China appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

NEWS RELEASE: E Tech Group Secures New Investment from Graham Partners, Sets Stage for Continued Growth and Innovation With this new investment partnership, E Tech Group expects to accelerate organic growth and acquisition to become a top system integrator in North America  E Tech Group, one of the nation’s leading automation system integrators, announced today… The post E Tech Group secures new investment from Graham Partners appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

A study conducted by Verily, Duke University and Stanford University demonstrated the potential of a wrist-worn device in detecting heart failure risk. The study showed that walking behavior captured by the Verily Study Watch is associated with different levels of heart failure (HF) risk for asymptomatic individuals, or those at risk of developing HF compared… The post Verily says its Study Watch could identify heart failure risk appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

NEWS RELEASE: SCHURTER Elevates Medical Device Standards with ISO 13485 Compliance Santa Rosa, California — SCHURTER, a leader in innovative technology solutions, underscores the pivotal role of adhering to stringent standards in medical device development. In this recent Application Note, SCHURTER emphasizes the importance of compliance with the medical standard DIN EN ISO 13485 to… The post Human-machine interface (HMI) development and integration under DIN EN ISO 13485 appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

“We’ve got work to do to unlock the revolution of AI in medical devices,” said Medtronic’s chief technology and innovation officer. Leaders at the world’s largest medical device company think artificial intelligence combined with medtech could enable the innovation needed for personalized and effective healthcare. “We have to activate the future of healthcare with AI… The post 3 things Medtronic needs to overcome to bring AI to healthcare appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more

NEWS RELEASE: Fictiv Launches Nearshoring Solution for Production Injection Molding OEMs can now source economical steel tools manufactured overseas and shipped to Mexico for reliable, nearshore production—seamlessly through Fictiv’s global manufacturing network. SAN FRANCISCO — Fictiv, a global manufacturing company, today announced a new hybrid injection molding solution for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who need… The post Fictiv launches nearshoring solution for production injection molding appeared first on Medical Design and Outsourcing ..read more