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StarFish Medical speaks on all aspects of medical device development at industry events throughout North America.

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    Pharmacology: Olfactory Drug Delivery in Rodents

    Olfactory drug delivery offers a promising route for direct access to the central nervous system.

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    Playbook Newport Beach 2025 Breaks Records, Elevates MedTech Strategy Conversations

    Medical Device Playbook Newport Beach 2025 set a new benchmark, bringing together the most senior and engaged group of leaders in the event’s history.

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    Scientific Reports: Intranasal RNA Delivery Using LFE Device

    A new study co-authored by Nick Allan, StarFish Medical Bio Services Manager, and published in Scientific Reports highlights how device design can make or break intranasal RNA delivery.

  • Human compatibility testing steps in medical device development - A pharmaceutical packaging line with a worker closely monitoring the sealing of medical boxes under strict hygiene protocols.
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    MPO: Human Compatibility Testing in Medical Devices

    Human compatibility testing can feel like navigating a maze. One small design change can lead to unexpected testing requirements in completely different areas.

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    StarFish Medical Announces Medical Device Playbook Newport Beach 2025

    Victoria, BC, and Newport Beach, CA — April 7, 2025 — StarFish Medical is bringing its flagship executive forum, Medical Device Playbook, back to Newport Beach, California, on May 22, 2025. This invitation-only event arrives at a pivotal moment for MedTech leaders, as regulatory frameworks shift and markets remain unpredictable.

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    MPO: Drug Delivery Implants – Advantages & Design Insights

    Drug delivery implants are changing how medication is administered by enabling site-specific, long-term therapeutic release. These systems offer a powerful alternative to traditional methods like oral or intravenous dosing, which often result in low bioavailability, poor patient adherence, and systemic side effects.

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    MPO: Catheter Sterilization for Disposable Devices

    Nigel Syrotuck, Project Analyst at StarFish Medical, explores the critical role of sterilization in catheter design in his online exclusive article for Medical Product Outsourcing. Catheter Sterilization for Disposable Devices examines how different sterilization methods impact material properties and performance, providing key insights for medical device manufacturers.

  • A gloved hand holding a petri dish with bacterial colonies growing on agar. The colonies appear as white, circular formations, streaked across the surface in a pattern indicative of microbiological culturing techniques. The background is blurred, emphasizing the petri dish and the microbial growth.
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    Sustainable Microbiology: Assessing Mold Growth on Various Textiles

    The article, Assessing Mold Growth Severity on Various Textiles: Comparative Analysis of Inoculum Densities and Fungal Strains, explores how different textiles respond to fungal exposure under real-world shipping conditions—findings that have important implications for medical device materials and packaging. Nick Allan, Bio Services Manager at StarFish Medical, co-authored the study published in Sustainable Microbiology examining mold contamination risks on textiles during overseas shipping.

  • Two individuals engaged in a conversation at a StarFish Medical booth at MD&M West. The background displays the StarFish Medical logo along with text highlighting areas of expertise, including medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, microfluidics, imaging, optics, implantables, and ingestibles.
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    MD&M West 2025: StarFish Medical exhibits

    We’re excited to announce that StarFish Medical will be at MD&M West 2025 in Anaheim, showcasing our expertise in developing transformative medical technologies. Stop by booth #1746 to meet our expanded team, including experts from our recent acquisition, Omnica Corporation, a leader in medical device design and engineering. Together, we’re amplifying our ability to deliver innovative solutions with unparalleled prototyping and execution capabilities.