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Wound care at a crossroads: precision manufacturing meets a growing global need

The wound care market is undergoing a quiet transformation. Although headlines often focus on breakthrough drugs or cutting-edge wearables, the evolution of wound dressings and their manufacture is just as significant

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SPT Labtech and Cavendish combine technologies to improve the cell-based assay design process

By combining technologies, the companies hope to optimise the cell assay development workflow with automation
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Neuraxpharm and Dizlin to co-develop patient-centric Parkinson's drug device

The infusion belt pump delivers a levodopa-carbidopa combo to advanced Parkinson's patients who can no longer rely on oral medications

Gelest opens US specialty chemical manufacturing site in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania, US manufacturing site will provide specialty precursor chemicals to the medical device and semiconductor markets

IMed Consultancy debuts whitepaper on the opportunities PMS can offer medical device manufacturers

The whitepaper details how manufacturers in the medical device space can use post market surveillance to monitor the safety of their products, while also discovering new opportunities

Kindeva Drug Delivery to supply nerve agent antidote autoinjector to the US SNS

The CDMO will produce the DuoDote autoinjecter containing atropine and pralidoxime chloride at its fill/finish manufacturing facility in St Louis, Missouri

Lonza and Iconovo collaborate to develop intranasal biologic for obesity

The two will aim to create an effective and stable inhaled formulation that can be used to treat obesity without the need for frequent injections

Likarda and VitalTE LifeSciences join forces to simplify HRT with hydrogel drug delivery technology

Core-Shell Spherification (CSS) aims to optimise the HRT process by promoting the extended and consistent release of hormones such as testosterone and oestrogen

Nipro and Owen Mumford partner to distribute drug delivery device, UniSafe

The medical device is a patient-centric method for the delivery of injectable medicines, and is designed to enhance compliance

A forward-thinking approach to reducing downtime and costs in the pharmaceutical industry

Implementing predictive maintenance and a lifecycle package can significantly reduce both downtime and costs in the pharmaceutical industry, emphasises Benoit Dehaene from GEA Pharma & Healthcare

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Medac and chiron develop organ-on chip tech for animal free drug testing

The companies aim to develop an animal-free pharmaceutical testing method that utilises organ-on chip technology, and will be used in rheumatoid arthritis drug testing

Bespak and Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials partner to create climate-friendly inhalers

The two companies will create pMDIs with an optimised sustainability profile with Orbia's low global warming potential (GWP) propellant, Zephex 152a

BD and Ypsomed join forces to advance patient-centric, self-administering injectables

The companies will work together to create a subcutaneous autoinjector, which will be optimised to effectively deliver highly viscous biologic drugs

Johnson & Johnson completes V-Wave acquisition to support patients with heart failure

The strategic acquisition will bolster the pharma giant's MedTech offerings for patients with cardiovascular disease

Nipro begins $398m break into the US market with a new medical device production facility

The North Carolina facility will allow Nipro to better serve US customers, while also creating 232 jobs for the local area

The impact of ISO 13485 on medical battery manufacturing

ISO 13485 is an internationally recognised standard that sets out the requirements for a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) for the design and manufacture of medical devices. Daniel Gardiner, Quality Manager at Alexander Battery Technologies, reports

Carthera's carboplatin receives Orphan Drug Designation for use in malignant glioma

The combination of carboplatin with SonoCloud, an ultrasound technology designed to open the blood brain barrier, could show high potential for treating patients with malignant glioma

BioWin and MEDVIA sign first strategic collaboration between health clusters in Wallonia and Flanders

Agreement will leverage strengths of two powerhouses dedicated to health to foster cross-border collaboration, building critical mass and consolidating sector to maintain Belgium’s position as a leader in Europe’s healthcare industry

FDA releases guidance to clarify guidelines for 'remanufacturing' devices that need maintenance or repair

The guidelines includes information on reusable product labelling, what it classifies as 'remanufacturing' and how companies can ensure products follow guidelines after multiple uses

Sharp announces Pennsylvania expansion to bolster growth in the sterile injectable market

The company will increase its capacity for secondary packaging activities, increasing its global footprint and US presence

Janssen to adopt Johnson & Johnson brand as the company celebrates 100 years of UK operation

The company's pharmaceutical and medical technology segments will combine under the Johnson & Johnson brand name in the UK

The key role of IVDs in healthcare: challenges to commercialisation and access

In simple terms, in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests are done on samples such as blood or tissue that have been taken from the human body. IVDs can detect diseases, conditions and infections, provide patients with a better understanding of their ailment and how it might be managed and changed with treatment

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Overcoming challenges associated with MedTech manufacturing: Fanuc's guide

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Why rigorous clinical evaluations matter: strategies to boost safety and compliance

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At China International Medical Equipment Fair, TekniPlex Healthcare to feature robust radiation-sterilisable PVC compounds

Company also will showcase tracheal tube balloon compounds with patient-centric properties, as well as extensive PTA/PTCA balloon catheter tubing capabilities

Vetter launches new iteration of the V-OVS syringe closure system

The new version is optimised to protect the integrity of the injectable product with easier handling characteristics and an intuitive opening mechanism

Pharmapack report names Basel, Switzerland as Europe's best destination to launch a drug device company

The Basel region was named the best location by 280 global pharmaceutical executives because of its access to skilled personnel, plant costs and operational expenses

IMed Consultancy shares IVD tips as the EU deadline for Class D devices draws closer

The whitepaper will analyse the role of in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs) in supporting healthcare systems with early disease diagnosis

Gerresheimer and Midas Pharma announce strategic partnership

The joint project comprises the development and marketing of the new generation autoinjector

Beckman Coulter launches its SARS-CoV-2 IgM antibody test

The test offers high accuracy crucial to reliably determine if a person has been exposed to the virus and if the patient has developed antibodies

NSF launches new IVD app

This free app is full of useful resources, perfect for any IVD professional on the go

FPS develops safety box for swabbing

The cabins are easily transportable and, once positioned in strategic points, will allow doctors to perform between 12 and 15 swabs in one hour

Safe’n’Sound Hulio pre-filled syringe launches in Europe

Safe’n’Sound, the passive safety device platform, is on the market in Europe with a newly registered injectable medication

Schott introduces COC polymer syringe designed for cosmetic and medical applications

The syringes are equipped with ergonomic container components to simplify and relieve the injection process