At Arrotek, we regularly publish blogs from the engineers and medical device industry professionals on our team on topics ranging from design to manufacturing to compliance. Here are our top five blogs from 2024.
1. An Introduction to Catheter Design
Interventional and diagnostic catheters are crucial in many clinical applications. As a result, new devices and innovations are continuously being developed and introduced to the market. If you have an idea for a new catheter device, this blog will give you an introduction to catheter design as it covers the main design considerations that are factored into the process. Read now.
2. Medical Needle Sharpness – the Importance of Consistent Performance
Minimally invasive medical procedures typically require needles of the highest quality and that perform consistently. Sharpness is one of the most important characteristics of medical needles, as optimum sharpness increases patient safety and reduces pain, trauma, and medical procedure time. This blog looks at how medical needles get their sharpness and how to ensure consistent performance. Read more.
3. Medical Device Design Validation Explained
The process of designing a new medical device can involve several iterative stages and multiple people. One of the most important focus areas during each stage is to ensure the product being designed is the right product. That is where design validation plays an essential role in the overall medical device development process. In this blog, we explain design validation in more detail, how it differs from design verification, and the best practices for success. Read more.
4. An Overview of Continuous Improvement in Medical Device Manufacturing
The medical device industry never stands still. New technologies, innovations, and regulations can all have an impact on everything from product quality to profitability to compliance. As a result, continuous improvement is important in manufacturing. But it brings change, and with change, there are complexities unique to the medical device industry. In this blog, we look at the importance of continuous improvement in medical device manufacturing taking into account those complexities. Read more.
5. Designing Medical Device Braiding – Achieving Optimum Levels of Performance
Medical device components are becoming smaller, more complex, and more intricate as technologies advance and innovations are developed. Those components still need to perform under some of the most challenging conditions and environments. Braiding can give the components the robust and reinforced structure needed to achieve the required levels of performance and consistency. In this blog, we look at the various factors that need to be considered when designing braiding for medical devices. Read more.
