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Medical Device Software: Leveraging Agile and the Team Software Process
This is the second in a series of articles that will provide insight into the Team Software Process, its applicability to the medical device industry, and how it helps achieve the high level of software quality required for medical devices. 
LED Light-Curable Adhesives Technology
Safer, faster and green: Mark Pizzuto, Medical Market Segment Manager, Dymax describes the new technology and the benefits it offers device engineers. 
RoHS and Medical Devices: Are You Ready?
The RoHS2 Directive will have a huge impact on designing medical devices and other devices alike. 
Implementing a Robust Risk Management Program and Pitfalls to Avoid
For a truly robust risk management program, the program should encompass all aspects of a product life cycle from design to end-of-life disposal. 
How Predictable Production Drives Company Profit
Leadership in medical devices is not easy to achieve or maintain, but some companies have done it by investing in the right production plant processes and software systems. 
FDA Cracks-Down on Supplier and Purchasing Controls
In a time when med-tech organizations and regulators are shifting to a risk-based approach to compliance, lack of visibility is a key barrier to its implementation.  
Hong Kong's Medical Device Market Update 2013
While Hong Kong currently has no legislation in place covering all medical devices, its voluntary registration system will likely become mandatory between 2013 and 2014.
TPU: A Safer, High-Quality Alternative to PVC
Thermoplastic polyurethane is being embraced by many seeking to replace PVC with a safer material for medical device and wound care applications.
Medical Device Tax: Impact on Manufacturers and Importers
This article presents a brief overview of the medical device tax, which products it affects and when payments are due.
Opportunities in Healthcare - Interview with Bluetooth
From potted plants and toothbrushes to car GPS and glucose monitors, Bluetooth technology is now a household name. Even a four-year old recognizes the symbol when it appears on a screen. And this technology is increasingly finding its way into the medical devices segment.
The QA/ RA Cheat Sheet
It is surprising how little many people in the medical device industry know about freely-, widely-available resources. Often, many do not know how easy it is to find the regulations and the preambles, or about the existence of Food and Drug Administration mailing lists, phone directories and databases. MedicalDeviceSummit presents a basic list of non-commercial regulatory reference links, most from FDA itself. Undoubtedly, we have missed some. Send us your suggestions to make this a ‘living, growing’ list.

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Visit The Summit's Buyer's Guide for information and links to technology and service suppliers to the medical device industry. Some suppliers provide product brochures, white papers, videos and company information that will help you research and source new suppliers of technologies and services. Click on the the Buyer's Guide drop down menu in the top navigation bar to begin your search.
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Guide to Government Agencies
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