ISO 13485:2016 Certification Coming Soon
“Safety and quality are non-negotiable in the medical devices industry, that’s why we developed ISO 13485.” – International Organization for Standardization
What is ISO-13485 for?
ISO 13485 is a quality management system, with a specific focus on the medical industry. It represents the requirements for a quality management system (QMS) for the design and manufacture of medical devices. It was created to help ensure the safe design, manufacture, and distribution of medical devices. It also helps to create a globally adopted model of QMS requirements. Although it was first published in 1996, it has been continually improved upon over the last 24 years. The newest standard is ISO 13485-2016.
Combating Bacteria and Viruses with Copper
The History of Copper:
Copper has been around for centuries and is one of the most abundant chemical elements found on earth. Did you know that copper has far more capabilities than what we typically think of today? Copper has antimicrobial abilities and can help to kill harmful bacteria within minutes. It has been used for centuries to fight off microbes far before microbes were ever identified or named.
The New Norm of Home Health
What is home health?
Home health is healthcare that can occur from the privacy and safety of your own home. In this newfound norm of staying home, many people are struggling to get the adequate healthcare that they need. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person doctor visits are becoming harder with the regulations and guidelines put into place. Home healthcare is not only an option for medical patients, but also for fitness enthusiasts who are interested in monitoring their body and muscle function. Let’s take a deeper dive into home healthcare and some new technology that can be used.
Why You Should Switch to a Flexible Printed Heater
In this article, we will give a few reasons why you should switch to a flexible printed heater. Heaters can be incorporated into anything from apparel, to outdoor gear, to office chairs and medical bandages. Read more to find out how you can benefit from printed heaters.
Inventor Series: Biostrap with Sameer Sontakey
If you had the ability to invent one specific thing, what would it be? This question, although simple in form, has led to the creation of several unique inventions throughout the previous centuries. For Sameer Sontakey, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Biostrap, this question first presented itself in the middle of a transition in his lifestyle.
PRINTING United Alliance: Its Impact on the Industry
The History:
The PRINTING United Alliance (PrUA) is a new entity – the result of a recent merger between two prominent nonprofit associations within the Printing and Graphic Arts industries. The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) was a trade association representing the screen and digital printing community worldwide. Printing Industries of America (PIA) was the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, representing thousands of member companies. On May 1st of 2020, SGIA and PIA merged to create the largest member-based printing and graphic arts association within the United States. Because of this merger, PrUA, and the printing industry in general, now have complete access to resources such as trainings, workshops, events, legislation & government representation, safety & environmental sustainability guidelines, and resources from the leading media company in the industry (NAPCO Media).
