The Rise of Connected Medical Devices
Innovation is a hallmark of the medtech industry. As connected technology becomes more intertwined in our daily lives, it only makes sense that more medical products capable of internet connectivity will enter the market. The number of connected medical devices in the market is expected to increase...
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UNC-Chapel Hill Startup Develops ‘Error-Free’ Dose Measurement for Pediatric Patients
This is an excerpt from the article UNC-Chapel Hill startup develops 'error-free' dose measurement for pediatric patients, written by Shellie Edge and published by WRAL TechWire on Aug. 11, 2020. The full article can be found here. CHAPEL HILL, NC – As a patient undergoing chemotherapy, the...
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An Interview with Gilero’s Director of Integrated Systems
The Integrated Systems team at Gilero is dedicated to designing, developing and manufacturing electromechanical medical devices and electromechanical drug delivery systems. While Gilero has been providing design & development services since its inception in 2002, and later added manufacturing services, the addition of a dedicated team for...
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Tony Stark, Ironman & Medical Device Design
I always thought that everything I needed to learn I could learn from The Simpson’s but recently I have had to turn to comics and superheroes to learn about designing a battery powered medical device. In this case I’m referring to Ironman. Tony Stark had an electromagnet...
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IEC 60601-1-2 4th Edition
By: Genine Grant, Program and Quality Manager for Integrated Systems at Gilero IEC 60601-1-2 Ed 4:2014 is now in full force. The initial reaction to a change in regulatory requirements, significant or otherwise, is usually “DARN IT! Just when I finally got the hang of this thing...
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