Medical Trends and Whitepapers

Newer reprocessing technologies and higher rates of medical device use are resulting in significant changes to reprocessing practices. In light of these changes, manufacturers of reusable medical products that wish to remain competitive are advised to consider fresh approaches to design and the use of new materials to prevent premature product failure.

As demand for higher data rates grows, interconnect intra-pair skew specifications have become increasingly tighter, resulting in harder to control manufacturing processes and lower yield. However, in many cases the measured skew values do not correlate to high-speed performance of copper links. Our investigation of coupled and noncoupled differential pairs explains the limitations of the intra-pair skew measurements in gigabit range interconnects and suggests a good alternative to characterize imbalance of the differential high-speed interconnects.

The material of choice with engineers and designers of endoscopic or minimally invasive tools has traditionally been 304 stainless steel (SS 304). The alloy is widely available, cost efficient, offers a well-balanced microstructure, and has good machinability and weldability. However, although it is very versatile, its mechanical properties are gradually inducing design limitations on surgical tools required for more complex advanced surgical procedures. To meet growing market demands for an alloy with superior usability, kink resistance, tensile properties and shape set resilience, a cobalt-chromium (CoCr) alloy, nanoflex and SS17- 7 precipitation hardenable stainless steels were evaluated and developed as possible alternative alloys.

Endoscopes perform an invaluable role in healthcare, enabling a skilled physician to insert a narrow, flexible tube with a light, camera and instrument channel into a patient’s organs or body canals to diagnose and treat medical conditions and diseases. Reusable endoscopes, like many other surgical devices, have been used across patients and procedures. As a consequence, reusable endoscopes are extremely robust but are also incredibly costly and complex to maintain. More importantly, the risk of transmitting multi-drug resistant bacteria across patients and procedures has spurred recommendations that hospitals and endoscopy facilities transition away from reusable endoscopes to single-use alternatives.

Sensing technology will continue to be the foundation to evolve the medical industry into a more connected, reliable, and safe operation. In this whitepaper, you'll learn more about the critical role of sensing technology in medical pumps.

As improved sensor technology becomes available, new devices are being developed to address a host of additional indications. Benefits of pressure sensing for many medical situations is well understood, but new users must also be concerned about possible detrimental effects of introducing new technology into the anatomy. In this paper, we review safety standards for biocompatibility and safe limits on electrical currents used in-vivo and describe methods by which both standards can be met.

Learn how sensors play a vital role in sleep monitoring, the fastest growing segment of the IoMT (Internet of Medical Things).

The unique properties of piezo film as a dynamic strain sensor make it well-suited to the detection of vital signs, whether mounted in direct contact with the skin or mechanically coupled through intervening layers. Some film elements are sensitive enough to detect a human pulse in a device which is carried in the pocket of outer clothing.

This paper will review how the medical industry is working to provide accurate, robust devices to improve quality of life with a focus on mobility and at-home care. You'll gain insights to the benefits and challenges in medical devices - from power and energy consumption to proper calibration, and how medical sensors can provide solutions to these common challenges.

There are a growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices that need to be connected through one or more wireless technologies. Explore Wi-Fi 6E technology, its benefits for IoT devices, key antenna selection considerations and the future of Wi-Fi 7 in this latest white paper from TE.

As the connected medical industry continues to grow, sensor technology design evolves to meet the demanding needs. Explore these five considerations for non-contact medical applications and review key trends.

Remote patient monitoring is having its day, and there is no let up in sight on this evolving trend. It could fundamentally improve patient outcomes and quality of care across the medical field. This includes onsite in hospitals and clinics, for at-home care, and for remote care in less populated areas of the country and in developing countries. The five trends in this whitepaper will show you how sensors are helping to change the face of healthcare.

With TE sensors, medical device manufacturers can develop home-health monitoring devices that enable patients to live healthier, more mobile lives.