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Clean Room Robots Assemble Medical Devices

John Sprovieri

December 3, 2012

EPSON’s new robot can withstand exposure to vapor-ized hydrogen peroxide gas.

Prototyping Improves Design Of Medical Devices

John Sprovieri

September 4, 2012

Doctors rarely make house calls, but if you give them a chance to see their technology ideas become reality, they won’t hesitate to pay you a visit.

Medical Device Assemblers Pin Down Savings

Christie L. Jones

June 1, 2012

Simple changes saved the manufacturer more than $2.3 million annually.

Medical Device Assembly:Top 10 Reasons Medical Devices Fail

John Sprovieri

March 1, 2012

More than 90 percent of electronic medical devices initially fail to comply with standards.

Medical Device Assembly: Laser Welds Plastic Parts for Infusion Pump

John Sprovieri

November 18, 2011

A European medical device manufacturer uses a laser welding system from Leister Process Technologies to assemble a new infusion pump.

Medical Device Assembly: IOM Report Urges FDA to Scrap 510(k) Process

John Sprovieri

August 24, 2011

The FDA should develop a new regulatory framework to replace the 510(k) clearance process for moderate-risk medical devices, advises a report issued July 29 by the Institute of Medicine.

Medical Device Assembly: Medical Device Assemblers Make Their Mark

John Sprovieri

May 20, 2011

The FDA's Unique Device Identification system is expected to be finalized this month.

Medical Device Assembly: FDA Launches Medical Device Innovation Initiative

John Sprovieri

February 22, 2011

The FDA's new Medical Device Innovation Initiative aims to facilitate the development and evaluation of new medical devices; strengthen the nation’s research infrastructure; and respond quickly to scientific breakthroughs.