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The Contribution of a Medical Device Contract Manufacturing partner

Startup and small medical device companies have utilized the contract manufacturing model for a number of years. These outsourcing organizations have proven to be

Essential Package Testing Guidelines for Medical Device Manufacturers

Packaging for Medical devices, related products and materials is highly regulated and must meet very specific requirements. The most critical factor for medical device packaging is product sterility, which must be maintained throughout distribution and storage, allowing for safe and effective use of the device

Medical Device Cleaning Technicians: Guilty Until Proven Intelligent

Reprocessing of reuseable medical devices continues to make news. Both the Today Show and MSNBC recently aired segments based on an investigation documented in Filthy surgical instruments: The hidden threat in America’s operating rooms, written by Joe Eaton and published on iWatch News by The Center for Public Integrity[1].  The investigation draws compelling evidence that cleaning and sterilization processes performed

New FDA Reprocessing / Decontamination Guidelines: Comply or Die!

Times they are a-changin’.  Anyone who remembers the lyrics to this Bob Dylan song and is involved in the healthcare market may well recognize the connection made here.   The listener is, to paraphrase, reminded to embrace change or risk frustration and disappointment. Change is inevitable, and this is very evident when it comes to validation

Medical Device and Manufacturing – MD&M West 2012

MD&M West 2012, held at the Anaheim Convention Center, was LSO’s 14th time at the annual convention.  The diversity of exhibitors and the quality of meetings makes this one of the best tradeshows in the industry.  The way the different vendors are categorized and located within the convention center ensures highly focused and relevant interest from