Demystifying Technology Transfer in Medical Device Contract Manufacturing

For medical device developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the transition from prototype to commercial-scale production with a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) shouldn’t feel like a leap of faith across a giant chasm. The technology transfer phase, in particular, can mean different things to different people. By better understanding technology transfer’s purpose and priorities, device designers and their CMO partners can embark on this important stage more unified in their shared goals. This article offers a roadmap for what to expect during the tech transfer phase of the medical device product life cycle.