New HAI-Prevention Cleaning Protocols Reinforce Need for Material Consideration for Medical Device Housings

As in any industry, new technologies and material choices present new opportunities and challenges for OEMs looking to build brand equity, bring products to market faster, and meet consumer demand. Medical device manufacturers are faced with multifaceted challenges to meet the highest degrees of performance, efficacy, regulatory compliance, and safety in the service of protecting the health and well-being of patients. From the integration of advanced technologies all the way through to the type of material used, every design decision has lasting real-world consequences.