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  • Close-up of a printed circuit board (PCB) with multiple connectors, sensors, and electronic components. The board has a purple solder mask with various capacitors, resistors, and ICs mounted. Colored caps on the connectors indicate different sensor inputs, with red and white wires attached. Visible traces and test points suggest a complex design, likely for a medical or industrial application.

    Medical Device PCB Design Tips – Design for Debugging

    Getting a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for a medical device right the first time is almost impossible. Datasheets can be misleading, or assumptions and architectures change. As a result, modifications are almost inevitable. Sometimes the modification is as simple as swapping resistors or adding capacitors. Other times it involves tacking on new circuits you had no idea you needed.

  • FDA Draft Guidance on Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Device

    This blog explores key highlights of the Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices draft guidance, focusing on its scope, testing methodologies, and recommendations for reporting. In September 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance titled Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices.

  • Two professionals discussing strategies for repurposing medical devices into new market sectors, sitting at a table with mugs featuring their names (Nick and Joris) and a star logo. The background is a blurred office or laboratory setting. The overlay text reads, 'New Markets Ahead! Repurposing Medical Devices,' in bold purple and black fonts, emphasizing innovation and market expansion.

    Bio Break: Strategies for Expanding Market Reach

    Nick and Joris explore the fascinating world of repurposing existing medical device technologies for new market sectors. As engineers and innovators, we often focus on creating brand-new solutions, but what about leveraging tried-and-true technologies to expand into untapped markets? This strategy not only opens doors to new revenue streams but also maximizes the potential of existing innovations.

  • A promotional graphic from StarFish Medical featuring the title "Grand Challenges in Neuroscience: Solving mysteries of the human brain with drug delivery" in bold purple text. On the right side is a photo of Dr. Jacob Hooker, identified as a Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School. The StarFish Medical logo appears in the top left corner on a white background.

    Grand Challenges in Neuroscience

    In the webinar “Grand Challenges in Neuroscience” from January 21, 2025, Dr. Jacob Hooker, Lurie Family Professor of Radiology and Scientific Director at the Lurie Center for Autism at Massachusetts General Hospital, joins Nick Allan, Bio Services Manager at StarFish Medical, to discuss some of the biggest hurdles in neuroscience today. The conversation explores the complex interplay between chemistry, biology, and medical device engineering, offering insights into the latest innovations in neurotherapeutics, molecular imaging, and non-invasive drug delivery technologies.

  • Two professionals engaged in a discussion at a wooden table in a laboratory setting, with the text 'How to Target Drug Delivery' prominently displayed above them. One participant wears a plaid shirt, while the other dons a checkered shirt, and both have coffee mugs featuring their names. The background showcases a blurred laboratory environment, adding a professional and scientific atmosphere to the scene.

    Bio Break: How to Ensure Targeted Drug Delivery Hits the Right Spot

    In this episode of Bio Break, Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden tackle the fascinating challenge of targeted drug delivery. When administering drugs to specific areas in the body, how can we be certain they reach the intended target? Nick shares an exciting example involving an intranasal device designed to deliver drugs precisely to the olfactory cleft—an area located between the eyes.

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    2025 Medical Device Resolutions Round-Up

    Medical Device Commercialization Resolutions include Improved communications, aligning goals, using new tools, going paperless

  • Two individuals sit at a wooden table in a bright laboratory setting, deeply engaged in discussion. One person gestures animatedly, emphasizing a point, while the other listens intently, with a notebook open in front of them. Both have mugs on the table labeled with their names, adding a personal touch. The text overlay reads 'Shear Stress: Risks & Solutions' in bold and engaging typography, with the backdrop of lab equipment creating a professional yet approachable atmosphere.

    Bio Break: Understanding Shear Stress

    Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden dive into a critical concept in drug delivery and biopharmaceutical development: shear stress. Understanding shear stress, especially when dealing with delicate therapies like cell and gene treatments or mRNA vaccines, can have profound effects on drug viability and efficacy. Nick walks us through how shear stress is identified, measured, and mitigated during product design and development.

  • A compact, modern nebulizer with an open mouthpiece emitting a fine mist, set against a black background with swirling fog. Text overlay reads: 'Needle-Free Drug Delivery - Try This!' in bold purple and white lettering.

    Bio Break: Innovations in Drug Delivery

    Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden delve into the fascinating world of drug delivery systems, focusing on the innovative use of nebulizers. While traditional methods like pills and injections dominate the landscape, nebulizers offer a unique, efficient, and non-invasive alternative for administering medications.

  • Three team members collaborating at a workstation in a modern office environment. One person in a blue shirt is pointing at a computer screen displaying a colorful 3D model, while another operates the mouse. The workspace features a green wall, shelving with supplies, and a small plant on the desk, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.

    Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) Modeling is Transforming the Medical Device Industry  

    Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) modeling is transforming the medical device industry by simulating complex dynamics between biological fluids and medical devices. In a field where safety and precision are paramount, FSI modeling offers engineers and researchers a powerful tool to design, test, and optimize devices in a virtual environment before physical prototypes are created or clinical trials are conducted.