Researchers in Zurich reported today that they have invented a manufacturing technique to build "micromachines" out of metal and plastic in which these two materials are interlocked as closely as links in a chain. These robots are so tiny that they can maneuver through blood vessels and deliver medications to certain points in the body — a goal … [Read more...] about Swiss scientists make ‘micromachines’ for self-deploying stents and more
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Abbott touts Xience DES study results
A pair of studies of Abbott’s Xience drug-eluting stent showed no difference between shorter courses of treatment with dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) compared with 12 months of DAPT following implantation of the XIENCE drug-eluting stent (DES) in patients who are at a high risk of bleeding. Abbott presented the late-breaking data today at TCT … [Read more...] about Abbott touts Xience DES study results
Study: Medtronic’s drug-coated balloon reduces dialysis interruptions
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) recently announced the results of a study showing that some kidney disease patients who had a drug-coated balloon (DCB) implanted to treat arteriovenous (AV) failure experienced fewer interruptions of dialysis treatment. Many end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients require AV fistulae in order to receive continuous dialysis. … [Read more...] about Study: Medtronic’s drug-coated balloon reduces dialysis interruptions
How plasma treatment offers green, cost-efficient preparation of plastics
Surface treatment to prepare medical device components for printing or bonding may require complex cleaning methods or harmful chemicals. Plasma etching for improved adhesion, once limited to low-pressure chambers, is now available at atmospheric pressure. Erhard Krampe, Plasmatreat Conventional methods of surface preparation, treatment … [Read more...] about How plasma treatment offers green, cost-efficient preparation of plastics
VistaMed launches tri-layer, multi-layer tubing
Freudenberg Medical today said it is expanding its tri-layer and multi-layer capabilities within its VistaMed business unit. VistaMed's tri-layer tubing is made on precision multi-layer extrusion lines in a Class 8 cleanroom. The tubing is designed with a low coefficient of friction and the inner lumen material and material layer allow for easy … [Read more...] about VistaMed launches tri-layer, multi-layer tubing
How silicone tubing is used in designing medical devices
When it comes to silicone tubing, medical device designer need to consider a wide variety of mechanical properties. Dan Sanchez, Product Manager, Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical The global medical tubing segment continues to rise at a significant rate and is expected to reach $9.4 billion by 2022, according to MarketsandMarkets Research. … [Read more...] about How silicone tubing is used in designing medical devices
Solvay expands advanced materials offerings in the medical tubing space
Solvay, a supplier of advanced materials and specialty chemicals, announced a pair of advances that it hopes will help it expand its healthcare business. Speaking yesterday at Solvay’s booth (#2414) at MD&M West, the company’s healthcare sales development manager Rose Catherin said the new materials will help improve the performance of … [Read more...] about Solvay expands advanced materials offerings in the medical tubing space
Applied Plastics has a new website, online store
Applied Plastics (Norwood, Mass.) — maker of PTFE-coated products for advanced catheter systems — announced today that it is rebranding to improve its customer interface and support continued growth. The rebranding includes a new website, online store and refreshed brand identity. The company this week is showing off the new look and its online … [Read more...] about Applied Plastics has a new website, online store
Could Biocoat’s hydrophilic coating promote vascular catheter innovation?
Biocoat officials say their Hydak coatings deliver competitive durability and lubricity — and they’re made out of a naturally occurring substance. Biocoat (Horsham, Pa.) this year has been touting internal studies in which its Hydak coatings demonstrated durability and lubricity that matched or exceeded other hydrophilic coatings, additives, … [Read more...] about Could Biocoat’s hydrophilic coating promote vascular catheter innovation?
8 medical device industry supplier innovations you need to know
Medical device innovation doesn’t just come from startups or big corporate R&D departments. Contract manufacturers and suppliers are increasingly playing a role, too. Long gone are the days when medical device industry suppliers simply produced or manufactured according to specifications. Companies are increasingly coming up with their own … [Read more...] about 8 medical device industry supplier innovations you need to know
