EMF’s Guide for Medical Device Company Executives
May, 2012
How to develop better products, save money, meet FDA/CDRH requirements more efficiently, and avoid recalls, lawsuits and nasty criminal complaints that can put you in jail Introduction: As a matter of full disclosure—and at the risk of appearing anachronistic—I am a veteran of the old FDA medical device wars and have the scars...
The Ever Changing World of ECG Devices
April, 2012
From Functional to… Portable… Handheld… Wearable. I have witnessed Mobile Health in action. Many ECG devices are portable, but now I have started to see wearable ECG. Last year I saw one by Imec. This year at CES I saw another wearable ECG using clothing as a sensor. It is made by Cardiosport based in...
Hopes and Dreams for 2012
January, 2012
Nobody likes to stay in the hospital. Not adults. Not kids. But it is so wonderful to learn that the Boston Children’s Hospital has added some fun to the otherwise dreadful experiences. Disguised as a Cho Cho train, a robot cart would deliver meals and medicines to various patients in the hospital. They are also...
Publisher’s Letter: Future Trends of Medical Electronics
September, 2011
Over the past twelve months, I have attended multiple conferences and panel discussions relating to Medical Electronic Devices. There are three recurring themes: 1. Healthcare cost is getting out of control and is growing faster than in other comparable industrial countries. What to do? 2. Mobile Apps and Wireless solutions are hot. What does it...
Publisher’s Letter: A New Era: MEDs Advance
August, 2010
The world of electronics has changed tremendously over the years. Much like computing technology, medical electronics have become more intelligent, compact, portable and wireless. Contrary to the high volume consumer electronic products that are driven by cost, application and style, medical electronics are less cost sensitive but demand quality, safety and reliability. What are the...
