Sterling Medical Devices and RBC Medical Innovations Rebrand as Vantage MedTech
New Brand Reflects Vast Experience and Commitment to Continued Innovation in the Medical Technology Industry Moonachie, NJ and Lenexa, KS, September 12, 2023 – Sterling Medical Devices and RBC Medical Innovations announced today the rebranding of the combined company as Vantage MedTech. Leveraging decades of industry experience and the specialized expertise of more than 150 medical […]
What You Need to Know About FDA Cybersecurity Guidance
As of September 2023, all medical device manufacturers (MDMs) must demonstrate their device’s adherence to FDA cybersecurity standards in their premarket submission. Following medical device cybersecurity standards can be the difference between approval or not. The FDA has released guidance documents that outline how medical device manufacturers should handle cybersecurity. These guidelines are not legally […]
A Guide to Medical Device Software Design
As medical devices become increasingly high-tech and connected, more and more are being designed with software architecture. Software-as-a-Medical-Device (SaMD) has emerged in the medical device industry from this trend. As you might imagine, medical device software design must follow stricter standards compared to the typical software development process. The other challenge with medical device software […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Device Industrial Design
While the fundamental elements of medical device design stay largely the same, new processes and practices are enhancing the approach of many medical device manufacturers. These new approaches can make the process faster, more practical, or more aligned with the modern world. In this guide, we explore the process and approaches of medical device industrial […]
A Clear Look at Different Non-Invasive Ventilation Types
Advances in non-invasive ventilation technology are a big step forward in caring for people with breathing problems. Understanding the different types of non-invasive ventilation, and seeing how they’re helping patients get better quality of care is key to providing ideal treatment options. In this blog, we’re going to discuss what non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is, explore […]
What is Agile Medical Device Development?
Agile medical device development (AMDD) is a product development approach that is characterized by iterative and incremental progress. Its main advantage is that it allows for project scope or requirement changes midway through development. This can help developers work new requirements into their projects without having to start from scratch. In all industries, adopting a […]
What is Embedded Medical Device Software and How Does it Work?
Now, more than ever, healthcare is leveraging software technology to further patient care. The healthcare industry’s rising dependence on technology is driving rapid growth within the medical device software market, which is expected to have a value of $8.2 billion by 2027. Embedded software is helping the medical community give patients better access to care, […]
Cardiac Medical Device Development: Advancing Patient Care
Heart disease costs $219 billion USD each year and is the leading cause of death in the United States. Significant advances in heart disease care are being made including innovations in drug management, treatment strategies, and therapeutic technologies. Therapeutic technologies, in particular, are becoming an important area of focus for cardiac medical device development. Next […]
Why is Cybersecurity Important For Medical Devices?
The healthcare industry has been a popular target for cybercriminals for a long time. In fact, healthcare became the most targeted industry in 2021. Frighteningly, it’s more than patient data that’s being put on the line. There’s a growing concern about cybersecurity for medical devices and what that means for patient safety. This concern has […]