What a year it has been for everyone. As we look back on 2021, we’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on some of the highlights and events of the last 12 months that have made it a year to remember…
What is bioburden and how can it be controlled?
The ability to accurately measure and strictly control bioburden is integral to a high standard of medical device manufacturing and assembly. It is important therefore that your medical device contract manufacturer has systems in place that ensure the lowest possible…
The difference between ethylene oxide and gamma sterilization
Medical sterilization is most often the final part of the medical device contract manufacturing process and there are various sterilization methods that can be used. The main ones are gamma (irradiation) sterilization and ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization. Gamma sterilization and…
5 steps to protecting intellectual property in medical device development
In a marketplace characterised by increased globalisation, fast-paced innovation, fierce competition and stringent regulation, the protection of product intellectual property is a key priority for medical device companies. Therefore, when outsourcing medical product manufacturing, it is vital to choose a…
6 ways a contract medical device manufacturer can assist with product development
More and more medical device manufacturers are outsourcing the product development part of the manufacturing process to contract medical device manufacturers. A vital part of the manufacturing process, the standard of product development has a direct impact on the quality,…
Who’s who in medical device manufacturing (and what they are doing to stay on top)
The global medical device industry comprises a vast number of manufacturers. However, a small group of large companies hold a majority share of the market and it is these firms that will lead the sector in the post-Covid era. While…
A guide to leak and block testing in medical device manufacturing
Medical leak and block testing is a critical medical device manufacturing process. This quality control measure is a safeguard against product failure and plays a key role in ensuring the safety and performance of your medical product. A blockage or…
A guide to RF welding in medical device manufacturing
Radio frequency welding, or RF welding as it is more commonly known, is a key medical device manufacturing process. It has a direct impact on product and packaging quality and performance. RF welding is the process of fusing materials together…
Injection moulding and medical devices: what you need to know
Cleanroom injection moulding is used for manufacturing a wide range of medical devices, from implantable components and surgical equipment to drug delivery components and medical packaging. The process is widely used because it delivers a high level of accuracy and…
Medical device manufacturing at Meridian Medical in 2020
It is impossible to look back at 2020 without mention of the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 has defined the year for the medical device manufacturing industry and Meridian Medical, as it has for every other industry and every other company. Our…