The complex medical device industry continues to grow, so find medical device industry publications that keep you informed, current and competitive. Your competition will pass you by without hesitation unless you stay one step ahead by aggressively seeking out more information that you can use to help ensure your company's success and profitability.

Working in a heavily-regulated environment with so many complexities almost mandates frequent reading of medical device manufacturing publications and other publications for the medical device industry so you feel confident you've got the latest information for making sound business decisions. In your research, consider the following sources of trade publications:

1. Stay current on news and trends with medical device magazines.

2. Deepen your understanding of the medical device industry through medical device journals.

3. Use other medical device trade publications to your advantage.

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Read medical device industry journals for in-depth reports and articles

When you need detailed information on specific topics, look for medical device journals.

I recommend: Bookmark the Journal of Medical Devices, a medical device trade publication that focuses on R&D issues for medical devices that improve interventional and therapeutic diagnostic treatments. The medical device industry journal addresses novel devices that make new surgical strategies possible, costs, new drug delivery methods and more. Add The Open Medical Devices Journal to your list of favorites. This peer-reviewed medical device journal covers current industry developments using articles, reviews and letters. Consider the Journal of Medical Marketing, a journal that includes analysis of global market changes and reviews of the latest market research reports available. The quarterly journal aims its peer-reviewed papers at the pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic segments.

Subscribe to medical device magazines for current trends and reports

Medical device magazines provide powerful and current content to keep you abreast of issues and news that affect your industry and your company.

I recommend: Bookmark and subscribe to Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry, a monthly magazine for original medical device equipment manufacturers and in vitro diagnostic products. MD&DI strives to help industry professionals design, develop and build products that comply with regulations and market requirements. Medical device manufacturers and design engineers should read Medical Product Manufacturing News, a tabloid magazine concentrating on new products and services for manufacturers. The print version publishes 10 times a year and includes reporting on materials, components, equipment and services. Order your free subscription to Medical Design Technology, a medical device magazine that includes articles on new products, equipment, instrumentation, materials and services within the medical device manufacturing market.

Explore other medical device publications for quick answers

For information on specific topics, consider an industry newspaper, newsletter, research paper, article or some other medical device publication.

I recommend: Subscribe to Medical Device Daily, a medical device trade publication that began in 1997 as a weekly newspaper. In 2001, it started running daily and now provides ample information on new product developments, company news, regulatory activity, legislative actions, strategic alliances, sales and mergers and more. To keep up with the legal issues surrounding medical devices, subscribe to Medical Devices Litigation Reporter. The only legal research service that dedicates itself exclusively to medical devices, the newsletter reports on precedents, significant case developments and continued tracking of litigation involving defibrillators, pacemakers, stents, artificial joints and more. Download and read one or more of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association articles and white papers submitted by MDMA Associate Members. MDMA, the voice for small companies, works to help shape policies impacting medical device innovators and manufacturers.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Besides researching topics and keeping up with trends, look for a medical device manufacturing publication that can also provide you with new networking opportunities, potential customers and new suppliers that will help your business thrive.