What are the Factors of a Good Quality Management System (QMS)?

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 18:02

A quality management system (QMS) is vital to the success of any manufacturer. In the medical field, a strong QMS is essential to the realization of any device. An unsupported, improperly designed QMS can result in higher production costs, regulatory problems, and—most important—low quality products. The lack of a high functioning QMS could spell doom for medical device companies and their contract manufacturers/suppliers.

Biomerics: Who We Are

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 17:59

As Biomerics continues to grow and reach new markets, countries, and customers, we are often asked about the many capabilities and solutions that we have to offer to the medical device industry. For this reason, we’ve decided to take a moment to talk about who we are, what we do, and how we can be your medical device strategic sourcing partner.

Injection Molding FAQs

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 17:54

At Biomerics, our medical contract manufacturing roots can be traced to the field of injection molding. For over 20 years, we’ve provided injection molding solutions to the medical industry’s leading companies, and in this time we’ve received a wide range of questions and inquiries regarding injection molding and tooling. In an effort to better support and assist our customers (current and prospective) who are in need of injection molding services, we asked our engineering team to provide us with answers to the most common injection molding questions we receive.

The Importance of Properly Planning Secondary Operations and Processes

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 17:49

Manufacturing a medical device involves more than simply extruding or injection molding parts. A completed medical device typically requires various secondary operations to function properly. Unfortunately, these additional processes (e.g. bonding, tipping, pad printing, etc.) are often overlooked when a new product is designed and moved into production—which can end up costing a company both time and money.

Medical Device Packaging – An Inside Look

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 17:45

Packaging comprises a crucial step of the finished device manufacturing process. The packaging of a product not only protects it from environmental elements, it also acts as the face of the product and the company. So, this week we sat down with our packaging and quality teams to find out more about medical device packaging and the various solutions Biomerics has to offer.

How Can a Vertically Integrated Contract Manufacturer Help You?

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 17:36

At Biomerics, we are often asked about our vertically integrated manufacturing model. Although it’s not a novel concept—several notable companies maintain complete control of their supply chains—vertical integration is beginning to manifest itself within the medical device industry. To help our customers better understand our business model and the value that can be derived from using a contract manufacturer who is vertically integrated, we’ve created the blog post below.

Hello from MD&M East!

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 17:27

Our plane has landed, our booth is set up, and we’re ready to discuss your contract manufacturing needs!

As you know, MD&M East started today and we couldn’t be more excited! Visit booth 2121 to learn more about our recently launched Rapid-Adapt™ injection molding tooling system and the many other manufacturing solutions Biomerics has to offer.

Who we are.

Single-Margin Manufacturers vs. Brokers

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 12:35

A few weeks ago, we briefly touched on the idea of a single-margin, one-stop-shop manufacturer compared with a broker. This week, we wanted to dive deeper into this concept and talk about the benefits that a single-margin sourcing partner can provide to the bottom line.

Building a House.

Before we begin discussing the advantages of a single-margin manufacturer over a broker, we need to understand the difference between the two.

What is Sterilization Management?

Submitted by biomerics_dev on Thu, 04/28/2022 - 12:33

Many of the medical devices found on the market today must pass rigorous sterilization testing before they can be placed into a patient’s body. With medical companies around the world increasing their focus on proper sterilization planning and testing, we decided that we would use this week to talk about sterilization management and how it plays into the design and manufacturing of a device.