Category: Medical Devices and Technology

Over the last two decades, the pharmaceutical industry has observed a paradigm shift from conventional drug delivery strategies to the long-acting drug delivery (LADD) of products to treat several disease indications, such as ophthalmic disorders, oncological disorders, neurological disorders and infectious diseases. LADD has emerged as the novel and advanced drug delivery system which manipulate

Over the past 50 years, the medical device industry has seen several notable developments. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), presently, around two million medical devices are available across the globe. Further, since 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 125 medical devices. The growing demand for complex medical devices,

Over the past decade, numerous scientific and technological breakthroughs in the medical device CROs industry have resulted in an accelerated pace of research and innovation within this domain. Further, the demand for advanced and minimally invasive medical devices has been augmented due to the increase in expenditure on healthcare. However, one of the primary challenges

The gradual shift of healthcare industry towards the development of biologics is a well-known fact. Owing to this shift, there are over 1,000 cell and gene therapies which are being developed for the treatment of various disorders, majority of them being oncological disorders, cardiovascular disorders and neurological disorders.  Additionally, over the last decade, multiple immunotherapies

Over the last decade, autoinjectors have emerged as a promising therapeutic commodity for safe administration of parenteral therapies. Patients who suffer from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, often require frequent dosing of medication which poses significant inconvenience to them for visiting proper healthcare centers. Hence, autoinjector devices enable such patients

The apocalyptic images of the COVID-19 induced locked-down world are heart wrenching. All healthcare related domains are being created at a rapid rate. Around the world, the coronavirus pandemic is overstretching health services and reportedly more than 40 companies have boosted their R&D efforts to hit the bulls eye and deliver the much awaited vaccines

In 2020, the global medical devices market is estimated to reach a net worth of approximately USD 430 billion. However, most developers lack adequate resources and the necessary expertise to manufacture medical devices and related components. Given the demand for medical devices, the opportunity for CMOs with expertise in medical devices is steadily rising. It

The self-injection devices market is currently characterized by the presence of a myriad of advanced and innovative drug delivery solutions, equipped with a variety of user-friendly features. Notable examples of such products include prefilled syringes, reusable and disposable pen injectors, autoinjectors and large volume wearable injectors. Large volume wearable injectors are capable of drug delivery

It has been estimated that, of the ~4 billion annual prescriptions filled by the retailers in the US,  approximately 50% are not taken by patients in accordance to physicians’ instructions.  According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), failure to comply to prescribed treatment regimens has been identified as the cause of

According to the World Bank, more than 50,000 different types of Medical Device are currently being used every day in health care facilities worldwide.  In 2018, the global medical devices market is estimated to reach a net worth of approximately USD 450 billion. However, a relatively larger proportion of device developers lack the required internal

During drug product manufacturing and fill / finish, it is important to consider not only the impurity profiles of the drugs, but also identify potential sources of contamination in the containers / packaging material used. due to high variability in the type of impurities (organic (volatile, non-volatile or semi- volatile compounds) or inorganic (metals or

Extensive research in the field of Neurostimulation has demonstrated the potential of this technique in providing therapeutic relief to a number of patients, who have developed resistance to conventional medication. Since the introduction of the first neurostimulation therapy in 1960s, their numerous observed benefits, such as reversible and minimally invasive nature of the procedures (to

Owing to the rapid onset of their medicinal effect, which offers immediate relief with high efficacy, opioids are still considered to be one of the most widely used pharmacological interventions for the management of moderate to severe forms of pain. However, these drugs are known to induce a euphoric state upon intake, often causing patients

The current treatment landscape for back of the eye disorders is characterized by the presence of blockbuster Novel Drugs, such as Lucentis® and Eylea®, and various other therapeutic options. Despite the success of these therapies, their invasive mode of administration, high dosage frequency and other drug related side effects, are some of the drawbacks that