Resource Centre
Discover a wealth of knowledge and insights from the experts at StarFish Medical. Our Resource Centre offers product development tips, reviews of new and cutting-edge technologies, and in-depth articles on regulatory updates and compliance in medical device development.
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Medical device cleaning is more complex than it seems. In this Bio Break episode, Nick and Nigel unpack what really goes into cleaning medical devices and why it cannot be treated like a simple wipe-down process.
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Understanding gram positive vs negative bacteria is essential when studying sterility, microbiology, and antibiotic effectiveness. While many people think the difference is only about staining, the reality is much deeper.
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Nick and Nigel explore the science behind hand sanitizer formulations. They discuss how alcohol interacts with bacterial cells, why water improves its effectiveness, and what the additional ingredients in sanitizer actually do.
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Antibiotics changed medicine forever, but many people still wonder how penicillin works at a biological level. Nick and Nigel break down the science behind one of the most important antibiotics ever discovered.
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Did you know that 5-8% of total national carbon footprints come from the healthcare sector? Much of this (around 80%) is general waste – such as from office work – and the rest (~20%) requires special handling due to its dangerous nature.
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Nick and Nigel explore how much bacteria can exist on devices and why it matters. They explain that bacteria are everywhere.
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Bacterial endotoxin testing plays a critical role in medical device safety. In this Bio Break episode, Nick and Nigel take a surprising path from aliens and crabs to one of the most important quality checks in MedTech.
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Nick and Nigel walk through how sterile disposables are processed and verified before they reach the field.
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The sandwich ELISA assay is one of the most common ELISA formats used in diagnostics. Nick and Nigel walk through the method step by step using simple visuals and plain language.
