sam tilkins - Nissha 360

19May 2023 by sam tilkins

Supply Chain: The Benefit of Buying Medical Devices Local

Capabilities, Careers, General Health, Patient Monitoring, Quality, Surgical Supplies, Sustainability

Our Global Footprint This is the first in a series of articles which will focus on our manufacturing footprint and the benefits it can bring to sourcing within your organization. Nissha Medical Technologies is a medical device manufacturer with office and manufacturing facilities located throughout North America and Europe. Our global footprint allows us to provide local sourcing to a large area of customers mitigating some of the supply chain challenges that have become common over the past couple years. At Nissha Medical Technologies we aim to Think Globally, Act Locally which allows us to provide the most complete service to our customers.by Jason Obrokta If there is one thing that the last few years have taught all of us, it’s that supply chains are sensitive and small disruptions can have very negative…

21Apr 2023 by sam tilkins

Revamp Healthcare Product Portfolio With Custom Labeling

Capabilities, Custom Label, Patient Monitoring

by Jason Obrokta Many organizations in the healthcare industry specialize in product categories which fit within their core competencies. However, being able to offer customers a comprehensive package of products is essential to a successful commercial launch. But what does a company do when they need support products which fall outside of their core competencies? There are several options available including capital investment in new equipment and establishment of new supply chains, acquisition of another organization or partnering with another organization who fulfills the product need for the commercial launch. These are all viable options but they require either significant investment, substantial time or potential dilution of the organization’s brand. One of the fastest and easiest methods for rounding out a product offering to customers, all while retaining brand strength…

28Mar 2023 by sam tilkins

CM vs CDMO: How Are They Different? What to Look for in a New Partnership

Capabilities

by Amy Jeary A critical component of medical device manufacturing has always been speed to market. Every day, medical device organizations are making the decision to outsource manufacturing to be more efficient and effective by choosing a strategic partner with the right in-house capabilities. When it comes down to making the decision to either make internally or partner with an outside manufacturer; the most common reasons to outsource are: 1. Scale production without major investment. 2. Increase time to market with dedicated resources and manufacturing expertise. 3. Free up money and resources to work on different projects or initiatives. CM vs CDMO CM is short for Contract Manufacturer. CDMO is short for Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization. The main difference is the development part. Full-services CDMOs handle all innovation and development work that occurs…

31Jan 2023 by sam tilkins

6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

General Health

by Jason Obrokta Heart disease is the number one cause of death for people in the United States and according to the CDC, one person dies every 34 seconds from some sort of cardiovascular issue. That’s an alarming statistic but one which can be mitigated through simple lifestyle habits. We all know the measures one can take to reduce their risk of heart disease and have probably heard them at one point or another from our doctor but the information bears repeating. See your doctor annually. We all lead busy lives but taking the time to see your doctor for a check-up is well worth the time if it can avoid a lengthy hospital visit by helping to catch problems early. Heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol and other blood markers…

26Jan 2023 by sam tilkins

4 Nissha Medical Products to Stay Heart Healthy

Patient Monitoring

by Jason Obrokta February is Heart Health Month. Heart Disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. You can take an active role in keeping your heart healthy and reducing your risk of heart disease by eating a healthy diet, engaging in physical activity, managing cholesterol and blood pressure, getting routine check-ups and monitoring of your heart function. Nissha Medical Technologies is committed to producing products which are used to help clinicians evaluate, diagnose, and monitor the heart health of their patients. ECG Electrodes ECG electrodes have long been utilized by the medical community to evaluate heart function in patients. Nissha Medical Technologies offers class-leading electrodes for a variety of medical applications. Whether you require traces for active, resting, long-term, EMS, neonatal or elderly patients, NMT's ECG Electrodes are…

05Dec 2022 by sam tilkins

Affordable ECG Monitoring with ZBrand

Patient Monitoring

by Jason Obrokta ZBrand is the newest member of the Nissha Medical Technologies’ Vermed line of ECG electrodes. These electrodes are designed to be cost effective and deliver outstanding performance for all general purpose monitoring needs. There are several varieties to choose from and to help simplify the selection process, below are some basic questions to ask yourself. What material options are available? The Vermed ZBrand line is constructed with a range of substrates geared toward different use cases. Foam – one of the most universally known constructions, foam-based electrodes provide great durability as well as solid adherence to the patient’s skin Cloth – our cloth substrate ZBrand are perfect for longer-term use. The breathable fabric is more comfortable for patients during extended periods of time. Tape – the tape-based…

28Nov 2022 by sam tilkins

How to Select the Right Defibrillation Pad

Patient Monitoring

By Jason ObroktaWhen looking for a defibrillation pad, the decision-making process requires answers to some basic questions. By addressing these few simple asks up-front, the choice of pad type can be dramatically simplified. Here are the most important things to consider:What defibrillation device will be used?With recent changes to the classification of defibrillation devices and accessories by the FDA, the list of devices suitable for use in the United State has shortened. Even with fewer options available, it is important to know the device manufacturer when ordering. Each manufacturer of defibrillator utilizes a slightly different connector so this is typically the first question which should be addressed. Who is the patient?A patient type will typically fall into one of two categories. Adult or Pediatric. Most defibrillation electrodes are sized for these…

17Oct 2022 by sam tilkins

Nissha Medical Technologies Dominican Republic at a Glance

Capabilities

Amy Jeary, NMT Market Development Manager OVERVIEW • Near Shore - Low Cost Manufacturing COE• Production Facilities 105,000 sq ft • Additional Lease Options• Cleanroom Manufacturing• FDA Registered & ISO 13485• Manual and Semi-Automated Assembly• Expertise in Adopting Specialty Process• Complex Sub Assemblies & Finished Devices• Extremely Low Turnover Rate <3%• Value Improvement Engineering QUICK STATS 9 OF THE TOP 30 GLOBAL MEDICAL OEMS have operations in the DR with approximately 25,000 employees 90% of DR medical device market stemming from FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT As of 2017, ACCUMULATED INVESTMENTS by medical device companies totaled $897 MILLION QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE supporting industrial parks with fiber optic lines and dedicated electrical sub-stations FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS with EUROPE (CARIFORUM) and USA (DR-CAFTA); Customs clearance at the manuf. site $1,750 MILLION annually in medical device exports with 20% GROWTH over the last 5…

14Sep 2022 by sam tilkins

4 Ways Nissha Medical Technologies Can Help Your Business Grow

Capabilities

Nissha Medical Technologies (formerly Graphic Controls and Vermed) has a long history of developing and manufacturing high quality products for the medical community. The organization puts a strong emphasis on continual process improvement to help drive efficiencies and predictability throughout the product life cycle. It is this philosophy which has been able to sustain the growth and success of the company for over 100 years. Over that period, the product portfolio has grown and today, Nissha Medical Technologies manufactures and distributes a wide array of medical charts, defibrillator pads, ECG electrodes, ultrasound films, TENS electrodes and much more. Our world-class service and support have also made us a go-to source for these products in the medical industry. Additionally, we offer our customers and partners the opportunity to private label many…

27Jul 2022 by sam tilkins

Nissha Medical Technologies Accelerates The Design of Complex Surgical Devices

Capabilities

Rapid design and simulation of an innovative go-to-market device Amy Jeary, NMT Market Development Manager Nissha Medical Technologies’ talented design team is experienced at solving the most challenging projects. NMT’s unified design approach is built upon core principles of usability, risk mitigation, and quality. The design process utilizes multi-disciplinary resources from Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Supply Chain. At every step of the design process, collaborative customer interaction and feedback guides the project from early brainstorming to design freeze. CUSTOMER SITUATION A startup medical device company saw an opportunity in the market and came to NMT with a design challenge. The company wanted to develop a low-cost linear bowel stapler to compete with a higher-cost stapler offered by one of the world’s largest medical device companies. In bowel stapling,…

Author: sam tilkins