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Best Practices for Establishing a Firm Foundation with a Contract Manufacturer

The global medical device contract manufacturing market is expected to reach $149.4 billion by 2029, up from $78.9 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 11.4%, according to MarketsandMarkets. This sector's growth is fuelled by advancements in medical technology and...
What’s Trending in Point of Care Diagnostics?

As a specialist in medical device manufacturing, Europlaz is often at the front end of the latest product developments to hit the UK and global diagnostic marketplace and in particular Point of Care Diagnostics. Commercial Director, Rory O’Keeffe, examines the latest...
Medical device design for manufacturing (DFM) best practices

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a crucial aspect of medical device development. It involves designing products in such a way that they are easy and cost-effective to manufacture. This practice ensures that the final product not only meets quality and regulatory...
Driving Consistent Quality in Medical Device Contract Manufacturing: Key Strategies

Ensuring consistent quality in medical device contract manufacturing is more than just a regulatory obligation - it's a critical component of patient safety and corporate responsibility. Given the complexity and precision required in producing medical devices,...
Choosing a contract manufacturer: finding the best match by asking the right questions

Finding the best match contract manufacturer is essential for the success of your product and business. A contract manufacturer plays a critical role in bringing your product to market, and choosing the right partner can have a significant impact on product quality,...
Ensuring Speed and Success with your Drug Delivery Project

In the fast-paced world of pharmaceutical development, ensuring both speed and success in drug delivery projects is paramount for meeting market demands and achieving competitive advantages. Collaborating with a Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) presents a...
Understanding ISO 10993-1: Ensuring Biocompatibility for Medical Devices

ISO 10993-1 is a crucial standard that outlines the general principles for evaluating the biocompatibility of medical devices. Biocompatibility refers to the ability of a material or device to perform its intended function without causing unacceptable adverse...
Benefits of Outsourcing in the Medical Device Industry

Medical device outsourcing refers to the practice of contracting out certain tasks or functions related to the design, development, manufacturing, testing or distribution, to third-party suppliers or service providers. These outsourcing arrangements can range from...
Selecting a Resilient Medical Device Contract Manufacturer

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical device manufacturing, selecting the right contract manufacturer is paramount for ensuring long-term success. The choice of a partner capable of not only meeting immediate production needs but also navigating challenges and...
Inside Our Unique Approach To Medical Device Manufacturing

At Europlaz, we pride ourselves on being more than just a medical device manufacturer. We are collaborators, problem-solvers, and, most importantly, partners in medical manufacturing and bringing medical devices to life. Our journey through numerous projects...
Simple sponge-on-a-string test replaces need for endoscopy for thousands of NHS patients

An innovative test trialled by the NHS to help diagnose a condition which can lead to oesophageal cancer has reduced the need for invasive endoscopy in thousands of low-risk patients. The test was developed by Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Director of the Early Cancer...
POCT Device Assembly and Test Kit Fulfilment

Point of care testing (POCT) devices and medical kits are indispensable in supporting rapid diagnosis and helping healthcare professionals deliver immediate results. As such, a quick turnaround of reliable products is crucial not only for better patient care but also...