Medical device prototyping is when you produce a functional version of your design that can be tested to ensure it meets the intended design specification. Producing a prototype of your medical device has many benefits and is a key step…
Medical device manufacturing: outsource or in house?
Which is the better strategy: outsourcing medical device manufacturing or carrying out production in house? The answer depends on your circumstances. The outsourcing of assembly and production has fast become a critical part of the medical device manufacturing industry, but…
Your medical device has run out of shelf life – what are your options?
The expiry, or near expiry, of the shelf life of a medical device can be a problem for medical device manufacturers when your device is low volume with a large minimum order quantity (MOQ) or sales have not been as…
How is shelf-life testing of sterile medical devices performed?
Shelf-life testing is a critical step in preparing a medical device for the market and is mandatory for all products. Fail to perform this testing correctly and you will likely have to recall products, and risk significant damage to your…
Meridian Medical – 2021 highlights
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,…
The 12 phases of medical device development
A key area of medical device manufacturing is the development of new and improved medical products. Much of the development process can be outsourced to a contract medical device manufacturer but it is critical that you choose the right partner,…