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of the Experimental Orthopaedics Research Unit at the Orthopaedic University Hospital Magdeburg, to find out the latest developments in implant materials and how researchers are working to improve osseointegration processes.
Coatings & surface treatment
110 A coat for every occasion Roughly 1% of patients who undergo hip or knee replacements can develop an infection post-operation. Recently, researchers at Colorado State University and the University of St Andrews in Scotland have developed an effective and flexible antimicrobial material to coat internal medical devices. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Melissa Reynolds, Boettcher Investigator and chemistry professor at Colorado State University, and Russell E Morris, Bishop Wardlaw professor, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, to find out how this coating could offer a non-drug-based route to preventing infection.
113 Expertise and excellence in coating services Formacoat
Packaging, supply & logistics
115 An end-to-end revolution With digitalisation fundamentally
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changing industries the world over, medtech finally seems ready to embrace it. But with supply chains becoming increasingly complex, it’s not enough to digitalise parts and hope the rest will fall into line. Andrew Tunnicliffe speaks with Frederik Dejans, global product and IoT director at Schoeller Allibert, to find out why end-to-end visibility is a must if all components are to work in harmony and what its benefits are.
118 Quality packaging for quality products VP Medical
120 120 The next step
Sustainable packaging is increasingly becoming the norm. However, this can be complicated when recycling medical packaging and waste due to the environmental hazards and nature of the medical device industry. With medical packaging being a 4.4% contributor to net global greenhouse gas emissions by the healthcare industry – according to a Healthcare Without Harm paper – it’s no surprise that manufacturers are evolving to be more environmentally friendly. Martin Morris speaks to Adalbert Jahnz, European Commission spokesperson for environment, maritime affairs, transport, and Samantha Smith, engineering director – Product Stewardship, at Medtronic, to find out more.
125 Achieving ISCC Plus certification Klockner Pentaplast
Events 126 Events to look out for in 2024
129 MedTech Forum 2024: A platform for innovation and collaboration MedTech Forum 2024
130 Product showcase 134 Suppliers guide
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