IEC 62779-1 Ed. 1.0 b:2016— Semiconductors for Human Body
What if we could use the human body itself to transfer and collect information? This area of research is known as human body communication (HBC,…
ISO 14971:2019–Risk Management To Medical Devices
Flint knives, saws, and drills were used for surgery, amputation, and trepanation during the Upper Paleolithic and Mesolithic times in 6000 BCE. These were the…
ANSI/AAMI SW96:2023—Medical Device Security
The steps that involve manufacturing, regulation, planning, assessment, acquisition, and management of medical devices are complex but essential to guarantee their quality, safety, and compatibility…
Standard for Medical Face Masks, ASTM F2100-23
Some 16 million people work in the healthcare sector, doing the work that keeps the rest of us alive. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as…
Changes Made In ANSI/AAMI PB70:2022
Healthcare personnel can be exposed to biological fluids capable of transmitting disease. Microorganisms cause those diseases, which can pose potent risks to life and health…
Principles of Biobanking
Biobanks are a key component of performing modern medical and healthcare research, producing many research studies with significant implications for improving health. Researchers have learned…
Certifications Offer Value to Learners and Employers
As the pandemic recedes, the emerging global marketplace is characterized by a shortage of talent to fill rapidly changing skills needs. In this market, employers…
Good Refurbishment Practices for Medical Imaging Equipment
The medical industry follows a pattern of continuous advancement to meet patient needs, with innovations in medical technology plentiful at almost any point in time….
ANSI/AAMI ST79: Guide to Steam Sterilization
A consolidation of several previous standards, ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017 offers a Comprehensive Guide To Steam Sterilization And Sterility Assurance In Health Care Facilities. How Steam Sterilization…