How to Choose Medical Tape
Choosing the right medical tape depends on the application, the patient’s skin, and how long the tape needs to stay in place. The correct combination of adhesive and backing...
A Guide to CE, UKCA & UKNI Marks for Wearable Medical Devices
Conformity marking is a formal confirmation of safety, performance, and quality standards being met under regulatory framework. Without appropriate marking, wearable medical devices cannot be legally placed on the...
Are We Nearing the End of Hospital-Centric Care?
Hospitals have been the cornerstone of healthcare delivery for decades; however modern medical technology is challenging the paradigm of hospital-centric care. As traditional healthcare systems contend with capacity constraints,...
Surface Energy in Adhesive Selection
Surface Energy and Its Importance For Adhesive Selection What Does Surface Energy Mean and Why Is It Important For Adhesive Selection? Surface energy is a term used to describe...
New Innovations in Medical Device Sterilisation Technology
Medical devices are becoming more sophisticated, with embedded electronics, multi-material assemblies and miniaturisation. Not only this, but manufacturers are experiencing the rising pressure of both UK and global regulatory...
Key Components of Certified ISO Cleanrooms
ISO-certified cleanrooms provide the controlled conditions required to convert and/or assemble medical devices that meet stringent regulatory and safety standards. By maintaining extremely low levels of airborne particles and...
What is the Future of Point of Care Testing?
Point of Care (POC) testing continues to redefine how healthcare is delivered enabling faster diagnostics, decentralised testing, and improved patient outcomes. Once limited to basic strip-based assays, POC technologies...
Pros & Cons of Remote Monitoring
Spanning areas of wearables, implantables, and home-based diagnostic systems, demand is driving the rapid increase of both production and availability of remote monitoring devices. As hospitals are becoming increasingly...
Does Sterilisation Affect the Performance of Medical Devices?
Sterilisation helps ensure patient safety and eliminates harmful microorganisms. Without effective sterilisation, even the most advanced medical devices can pose a big infection risk. Achieving sterility, however, is not...
How AI is Becoming More Prominent in Healthcare
The adoption of AI technology is now widespread across many industries, and healthcare is no exception. The use of AI in healthcare is something that will only continue to...
