News tagged with medical device
GTRI is developing protocols for testing effects of RFID systems on medical devices
Oct 06, 2009 |
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) systems are widely used for applications that include inventory management, package tracking, toll collection, passport identification and airport luggage security. More ...
US has no good system to track medical implants
Oct 05, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Three years ago, the maker of a surgical clip called the Hem-o-lok issued an urgent recall notice warning doctors to stop using the fasteners on living kidney donors. It said the clips could dislodge ...
Stanford researchers publish comprehensive model for medical device development
Jun 29, 2009 |
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In an effort to increase understanding of the medical device development process and help companies execute the bench-to-bedside process of product development more effectively, researchers at Stanford University have published ...
In-home health tracking system to deliver alerts to smartphones
Jun 26, 2009 |
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For those who are caring for elderly parents, peace of mind is hard to come by. And, for their parents, dignity is hard to retain. But a team of University of Houston researchers hopes to ease worries and frustrations by ...
New Medtronic heart device uses 'super plastic' from NASA
May 07, 2009 |
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A "super plastic" invented by NASA engineers for use in aeronautic and space applications is now being used in a medical device that treats people suffering from heart failure.
