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Bio Break

Quick Insights into MedTech and Biotech Innovation

Welcome to Bio Break, a video series brought to you by StarFish Medical. Each episode delivers bite-sized, bio-focused insights on medical device product development and biotechnology in five minutes or less. Designed for busy innovators, Bio Break is your quick opportunity to learn something new, get inspired, and continue making an impact—all while taking a short pause in your day.

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Fluorescent Soil Load Test

Nick Allan and Nigel Syrotuck explore a creative approach to visualizing cleaning validation using a fluorescent soil load.

Anaerobic Sample Collection Explained

Nick Allan joins Nigel Syrotuck to explore how anaerobic sample collection works and why it’s vital for studying bacteria that cannot survive in oxygen.

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Past Episodes

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    Bio Break: Target Product Profile

    Whether you're in the early stages of a new project or refining a product concept, this episode of Bio Break delves into the foundational importance of a well-defined Target Product Profile (TPP) in medical device development. It's packed with practical advice and expert insights to set you on the path to success.

  • A man wearing a blood glucose monitoring system on his upper arm sits at a table looking at his smartphone. Bold white text on the image reads, "This changes healthcare forever." A red arrow points to the CGM device, with an inset close-up image of the Dexcom-branded sensor.

    Bio Break: Over-the-Counter Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems

    In this episode of Bio Break, StarFish Medical experts Joris and Nick explore the groundbreaking FDA clearance of the first over-the-counter continuous blood glucose monitoring system. This exciting development marks a significant milestone in the world of diagnostics and opens new possibilities for patient-centered healthcare.