May 2010
This Issue's Articles
by: Sherrie Conroy
Trends in discrete packaging for implantable medical devices may help OEMs meet the newest challenges, particularly for cardiac implants.
by: Tom Zemites
A reproducible cleaning and coating process affects a device's ultimate approval, success, and profitability.
by: Jay Tourigny
Exporting certain medical devices to Iran is not only legal, but is also a potentially lucrative market strategy.
by: Michael Gershberg
As devices begin to be thought of as commodities, the importance of customer service will increase. Here are some steps to create a reassuring customer service plan.
by: Sung Pak and Ben Yoder
Having a solid package validation program can prevent failure of combination products.
by: Steven Richter
With changing regulations, a new certification model can guide manufacturers through a product’s entire life cycle.
by: Mark Leimbeck
Assuaging both agency and industry concerns requires a precarious balancing act in the 510(k) overhaul.
by: James G. Dickinson
Medical device OEMs may be going the wrong way with verification and
validation testing.
by: Andrew Dallas
Do personalized, genetic-based treatments qualify for patents? What can diagnostics innovators do to protect their technology?
by: Shawn O'Dowd and Steven Yu
AdvaMed’s new chairman wants to put the focus back on innovation and on ensuring patient access to technology.
by: Sherrie Conroy
by: Sherrie Conroy
by: Heather Thompson
by: Lawrence Lloyd
by: Maria Fontanazza
by: Lindsey Rooney
by: Heather Thompson