FUCHS Highlights NYEMED 7477 Grease for Medical Devices
FUCHS Lubricants Co. is promoting its NYEMED 7477 high‑performance grease, engineered for the demanding conditions of medical devices. The lubricant maintains mechanical stability across a temperature span of –50 °C to 250 °C and endures repeated sterilization cycles without loss of performance. Its formulation is chemically inert, compatible with a wide range of plastics and elastomers, allowing OEMs to standardize lubrication across product lines. NYEMED 7477 also carries ISO 10993‑5, ‑10, and ‑11 biocompatibility certification, meeting regulatory requirements for devices with patient contact.
Inside the Challenging Development of a Low-Friction Micropump
Trelleborg Medical Solutions engineered a 15 mm, lubricant‑free micropump for wearable drug delivery, delivering 2‑10 µL per dose. The project required a novel LSR material that bonded to a PBT housing on one side while remaining ultra‑low friction on the other, and...
WAFIOS Hosts 2nd Annual Medical Tech Day in Mokena
WAFIOS Machinery Corporation will hold its second Annual Medical Tech Day on June 3, 2026 at its Midwest Technical Center in Mokena, Illinois. The one‑day event gathers medical device manufacturers, technology partners and industry experts to showcase precision manufacturing solutions...
Medtech OEMs Face a Rare but Closing Window of Opportunity
Medtech original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face a narrow window in 2026 to reshape their manufacturing portfolios as the CDMO market expands from $73 billion in 2022 to $91 billion in 2024. A recent $1.5 billion sale of a medical OEM division highlighted premium...
Sovato’s New CEO Explains the Plan to Scale Telesurgery and Take It Worldwide
Sovato has appointed former Intuitive executive Brian Miller as CEO to accelerate its telesurgery platform worldwide. Miller argues that surgeon shortages, geographic variability in outcomes, and proven remote‑surgery technology create a ripe market. Sovato’s strategy focuses on integrating with large...
Zeus Adds Catheter Components to Chamfr Marketplace
Zeus, a global polymer and catheter manufacturer, has added over 100 liner and heat‑shrink components to Chamfr’s online marketplace. The catalog now includes PTFE liners, FEP heat‑shrink tubing and the FluoroPEELZ peelable shrink, giving engineers on‑demand access to critical materials....
FDA Warns Resin Change May Have Caused Tubing Danger
The FDA issued an urgent alert that B. Braun’s recent tubing‑resin change in its Streamline Airless System and B3 Low Volume hemodialysis bloodlines is causing small air bubbles to adhere inside the arterial line. These bubbles trigger machine alarms, halt treatment...
Bodycote Plans to Open a New Heat Treatment Facility in Mexico
Bodycote, the London‑based heat‑treatment specialist, will open a new facility in Apodaca near Monterrey, Mexico, slated to start operations in 2026. The plant expands capacity for case hardening, nitriding, carburizing, carbonitriding and nitrocarburizing, targeting medical, automotive and general industrial customers....
Binder Adds Triangular Moulding to M16 and M12 Connectors
Binder introduced a triangular moulding for its M16 series and M12 K‑ and L‑coded connectors, aiming to improve mechanical durability in demanding industrial settings. The new geometry optimises force distribution, enhances anti‑twist protection, and offers a modern visual identity. Connectors...
What’s New in Thermoplastic Polyurethanes How ChronoFlex™ S Delivers Softness and Strength for Implantable Medical Devices
Mitsubishi Chemical Group has launched ChronoFlex S, a 60A thermoplastic polyurethane that delivers silicone‑like softness while retaining the superior tensile strength and abrasion resistance of TPU. The material contains 36% USDA‑certified biobased content and can be processed by melt, extrusion, injection...
MDO Editor’s Picks: Three Technical Talks at DeviceTalks Minnesota
Three Minneapolis‑area medtech startups—Person Health, Vail Scientific, and Peytant Solutions—will present technical talks at DeviceTalks Minnesota on May 4. Person Health is developing graphene‑based nanosensors for a non‑invasive breath test that detects early‑stage lung cancer. Vail Scientific offers a handheld breath...
Recall for Devices that ‘Exploded’ Reminds Us Patients Aren’t the only Ones at Risk
Erbe announced a Class 1 FDA recall of 40,952 single‑use flexible cryoprobes after reports of loud ruptures that injured healthcare staff. The failures were traced to insufficient adhesive application, causing gas‑inlet loosening and tubing bursts outside the patient’s body. At least...
Microcare Names New Director of R&D
MicroCare announced Dr. Uwe Wanner as its new director of research and development. Wanner will steer the company’s global R&D strategy, overseeing innovation, regulatory evidence, and product development for precision cleaning and fluid‑technology solutions. He brings more than two decades of...
How Synergy Spine Engineered Its New Cervical Disc for Mobility and Alignment
Synergy Spine Solutions secured FDA pre‑market approval for its Synergy Disc, the first artificial cervical disc that simultaneously improves spinal alignment and preserves full range of motion. The device features a patented interrupted‑articulation geometry that creates a low‑energy, lordotic position...
RQM+ Launches SMART Solutions for MedTech Development
RQM+ announced SMART Solutions, a life‑cycle partnership model that fuses regulatory, quality, clinical, reimbursement and laboratory expertise for medical device and diagnostics firms. The offering comes in two formats: an integrated solution for small‑to‑mid‑size companies and a functional, modular option...
