From the Editors
Be Prepared: Software Forensics Gaining Steam at FDA
The software sleuths at FDA are no longer operating under cover. A recent article in the Baltimore Sun examined the issue. The reporter talked with FDA’s Larry Kessler and Brian Fitzgerald about the agency’s efforts to build up its forensic capabilities with the use of static analysis tools.
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Call for Nominations
Manufacturer of the Year
The November issue of MD&DI will honor the medical device industry’s outstanding manufacturers of finished medical devices. But to do that, we need your input on which companies should receive this honor.
Web Exclusives!
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Cardio Technology Trends Videos
Expanded Online Version: Wired for Catheter Applications, Part 2
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Book Review: Medical Device Design for Six Sigma: A Roadmap for Safety and Effectiveness
Webcasts
Upcoming Webcasts:
Medical Device Design Trends
Medical devices are getting more sophisticated. Yet complex designs aren't necessarily the best designs. What makes for good medical device design, then? A panel of experts will share their thoughts from the industrial design, human factors, engineering, and clinical perspectives. They will also touch on some positive examples: winners of the 2008 Medical Design Excellence Awards.
Date: Tuesday, June 24
Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
Duration: 45 minutes
Sponsored By: Creganna
Med-Tech Group
Sabic Innovative Plastics
More MD&DI Webcasts:
Building Biomaterials
How Manufacturers Can Reduce End-of-Line Testing
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DeviceTalk
Zimmer Halts Sales of Artificial Hip Component
Following complaints from doctors of a high failure rate, Zimmer has halted the sales of its artificial hip socket.
BiomaterialsTalk
Market: Coated Coils For Aneurysm Repair
In 2003 Boston Scientific received 510(k) clearance for guglielmi detachable coils for the treatment of certain high-risk types of brain aneurysms.
Transforming FDA
Senate Committee Approves $2.04 Billion Budget for FDA
This year's budget represents an increase of $324.9 million from its initial appropriation last year.
Latest industry news
Coming Soon
In August MD&DI focuses on contract manufacturing with its Guide to Outsourcing supplement. We'll cover topics such as supplier selection, design, and the latest news in offshoring and other related topics. This supplement also features the Who's Who in Contract Manufacturing, a comprehensive listing of finished device outsourcers. This valuable resource is updated every year by MD&DI editors to provide a current and critical resource to OEMs.
The feature story in August is on medical imaging. Experts from industry discuss how functional imaging, along with other therapeutics are being used to help treat cancer.
August also covers MD&M Midwest, which takes place on September 2225, in Rosemont, IL. This show in conjunction with National Manufacturing Week is the newest MD&M expo and conference.
