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physical topography to kill and repel bacteria. Monica Karpinski explores the potential of these surfaces with Professor Elena Ivanova of RMIT University, University College London’s Dr Martyna Michalska and Professor Bo Su of the University of Bristol.


105 A new operator enters the coating for sale market Formacoat


Packaging, supply & logistics 102


94 Choosing the right medical device


component manufacturer Custom Wire Technologies


Biomaterials 96 Built to disappear


Custom-tuned polyesters, including PLA, PGA and PLGA copolymers, are being used to form scaffolds and temporary implants that match native tissue mechanics and degrade inside the body, eliminating the need for explant surgery. Monica Karpinski investigates efforts to create reliable, safe and effective resorbable polymer implants, with insight from Associate Professor Reece Oosterbeek, engineering science at the University of Oxford, and Professor Paul Hatton from the University of Sheffield’s School of Clinical Dentistry.


101 Particular expertise, manufacturing excellence CaP Biomaterials


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– the promise of smart and functional materials will only be realised if the industry can reconcile their unique properties with the demands of sterilisation and mass production.


Coatings & surface treatment


102 Killer nanopatterns


Medical devices are often treated with chemical coatings, such as silver and copper, to give them antimicrobial properties. While these coatings can work well, they aren’t without risk; for instance, microbes can develop a resistance to them. Inspired by nature, engineered nanopatterned surfaces are a potential alternative, using their


110 A clever alternative to rigid trays VP Medical Packaging


112 Harnessing automation Automation is revolutionising how medical devices are packaged, driving speed, precision and compliance from factory floor to patient. Emma-Jane Batey speaks to consultant packaging engineer Jan Gates and Dr Ihor Huk, former director of the Vascular Laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna, to find out more.


115 Elevating medical device packaging Klöckner Pentaplast


116 Sealed for success Oliver Healthcare Packaging


Events 118 Conferences and key dates


112 120 COMPAMED


Product showcase 122 Innovations from across the medtech sector.


www.medicaldevice-developments.com


106 How smart can it be? Smart packaging is revolutionising medical device logistics by integrating tamper-evident features, blockchain- based traceability and QR code- enabled user engagement. Jim Banks explores how such innovations are effectively transforming traditional packaging into interactive platforms that bolster security, traceability and user engagement in the medical device industry.


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