MD+DI, September 2011, Volume 33, No. 9

September 2011

MD+DI August 2011 Cover

This Issue's Articles
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Digital Healthcare
by: Heather Thompson

Insulin Pump Hacking: Sensationalism or Legitimate Threat?

IOM Report Not a Public Relations Threat to Industry
by: Thomas Blair

As Supply Chains Grow, So Do Companies’ Worries About Reform, Regulation, and IP Protection
by: Jamie Hartford

Venture Capitalists Invest More in Device Industry in Second Quarter
by: Thomas Blair

Washington Wrap-Up: Industry, FDA Continue to Negotiate User Fees, MDUFA
by: Jim Dickinson

Washington Wrap-Up: Kalypto Seeks 510(k) Ban for Smith & Nephew's Wound Device
by: Jim Dickinson

Patent Validity Challenges in the Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry
To protect their patents, inventors and companies in the medical industry must know how to win the obviousness argument.
by: Jeff Nichols and Andrea Lynn Evensen, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

Chart a New Course to Efficiency with Value Stream Mapping
By carefully scrutinizing their manufacturing processes, OEMs can find ways to streamline operations, improving their products and reducing waste.
by: Mike Dalton, MRPC

Getting the Most Out of High-Speed Motors in Medical Device Applications
Harness the power of torque and speed with brushless dc technology.
by: Norbert Veignat

Delivering Optimism from Hospital to Home
With the rise of home healthcare, product designers should consider five key principles to ensure a successful home-use experience.
by: James Wilson

Pacific Markets: Growth for Telehealth
The telehealth markets in Australia, Asia Pacific, and Japan are expected to face triumphs and challenges during the next six years.
by: Kamran Zamanian, PhD, and Sara Whitmore

Addressing Catheter Testing Challenges
Increasing regulatory pressure and evolving healthcare environments are challenging medical equipment manufacturers to meet strict requirements in design, testing, and production. This trend is reflected in catheter systems that are used for vascular surgery along with coronary stents.
by: Bob Donohue and Erik Berndt