Editorial

IMDI 2023 - The 21st National Seminar and Technology Exhibition.

The theme of the conference is,” Medical Devices (Plastic Disposables & Implants) Industry : Manufacturing, Quality & Regulatory – Challenges & Opportunities 2023”. This conference is organized along with Technology Show Exhibitions.

While the Medical Device Sector has been identified as focus for Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ programs, through our activities, our objective is to promote domestic manufacturing of Medical Disposables and Implants sub-sectors of Indian Medical Device Industry since 2001...

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Cover Story

IMDI 2023 : 21st National Conference And Technology Exhibition on Medical Devices (Plastic Disposables & Implants) Industry : Manufacturing, Quality & Regulatory - Challenges & Opportunities Pioneer & The Only Event For Medical Plastic Disposables & Implants Industry In India
Workshop on “ Biocompatibility for Medical Devices, Biomaterials & Polymeric Materials” : Interlinking Chemical Characterization
• Includes Facility Tour
• Limited Seats (40 Nos)
on first cum first basis

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Compliance

Need For Medical Devices Industry To Align With Global Norms

Mr. Anil Jauhri, Ex CEO – NABCB, The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Delhi.

The Indian medical device market is relatively smaller than other overseas markets but holds significant growth potential. To fully capitalize on this potential, it is crucial to assess the country’s compliance with global standards...

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Quality

The Biocompatibility and Biostability of the Materials Chosen for Your Device will Affect its Clinical Success

The biocompatibility and biostability requirements of a particular medical device are dependent upon its application-specific design and performance requirements. The article explains key application-specific biocompatibility and biostability factors to consider...

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Dry Lubrication Coating Improves Lifetime & Performance of Medical Device

S.M. Kanakaraj, Managing Director, Mark TechPro & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Dry Lubrication Coating is one of the techniques used to reduce friction of components and increase its life as well. This coating enables reduction in friction between two surfaces during sliding between each other with or without the need for a liquid medium...

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Exports

Initiatives By Government of India & EEPC for Development of The Indian Medical Devices Sector

Under the mandate of Department of Commerce, EEPC India has been the central agency to promote the growth of exports of medical devices and allied sectors. A few of the major initiatives undertaken by EEPC India for the medical devices are explained...

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Material

Smart Textile For Healthcare Applications

Dr. Ketan Vadodaria, National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

Smart textiles are engineered using materials and textile structures to meet specific functionalities. They have a wide range of applications that span various industries. In healthcare, they have the potential to revolutionize patient monitoring, enabling continuous health tracking, early detection of health issues, and remote healthcare...

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Global Trends

• TekniPlex Healthcare to Open New Production Facility in Madison, WI
• DuPont introduces new silicone blends to address skin conditions 

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Global Market - Medical Devices

SINGAPORE : MEDICAL DEVICES MARKET

Mr. Amit Dave, M. Pharm, MBA, Former CEO – Brazil Operations / Vice President Export - Zydus Cadila /Claris Lifesciences

Singapore is an entry point for the whole southeast Asia market. A stable political and economic environment adds to the attractiveness of this market. Singapore’s strong base for research and innovation can help medtech companies in framing collaboration models in healthcare...

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AiMeD & Regulatory Updates

• Mandaviya invites Japanese medical device maker to make use of Make in India initiative

• AiMeD Applauds Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for launching 3 major Medical Device Policy & Scheme

• Health ministry notifies MDR amendment to enable state govts to establish medical devices testing laboratories

• Health ministry soon to amend Recruitment Rules for Assistant Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) in CDSCO

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Industry News

• IIT Madras launches Department of Medical Sciences & Technology

• Husky Installs First-of-Its-Kind Medical Molding System in India

• ICMR issues list of technologies supported under ICMR- MDMS to foster indigenous manufacturing of medical devices

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Press Release

• Qosina Introduces New Genderless AseptiQuik® W Series Connectors for Large-Volume, High- Flow Production Environments

• The 2023 COMPAMED Innovation Forum: This is why high-tech sensor technology is crucial for health care!

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