BDK UK

BDK is a specialist medical device sub-contract manufacturer with core skills in the conversion of flexible materials, typically coated with an adhesive.

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Sterile medical device packaging can sometimes be viewed as the final stage in the product development process.

In reality, packaging decisions can shape device integrity, regulatory readiness, usability and market adoption.

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Cleanroom manufacturing is commonly used for medical device production, particularly where contamination control is important.

Understand the difference between ISO Class 7 and ISO Class 8 Cleanrooms in our latest article: https://t.co/jUD3c9fqU1

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Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness and long-term mobility issues, all require extended periods of supervision.

Wearable devices enable continuous patient monitoring and data generation outside the hospital.

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Adhesive strength is a key parameter in the performance of medical adhesives, which are used to secure devices and dressings to the skin.

Read our latest article to find out more about different adhesive strength test methods and what it means: https://t.co/wltURaz73y

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Conformity marking is a formal confirmation of safety, performance, and quality standards being met under regulatory framework.

Without appropriate marking, wearable medical devices cannot be legally placed on the market in the UK and EU: https://t.co/BPI79X5j1H

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Hospitals have been the cornerstone of healthcare delivery for decades; however modern medical technology is challenging the paradigm of hospital-centric care.

Is there potential for a hybrid healthcare model instead?
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The challenge of sterilising medical devices safely and consistently grows alongside the sophistication of medical devices and rising pressure of regulatory framework and sustainability initiatives.

Read our latest article: https://t.co/EYF9skaVP6

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ISO-certified cleanrooms provide the controlled conditions required to convert and/or assemble medical devices that meet stringent regulatory and safety standards.

Here are the key components of certified ISO cleanrooms and how we comply: https://t.co/lGUzrNGeWb

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Point of Care (POC) testing continues to redefine how healthcare is delivered enabling faster diagnostics, decentralised testing, and improved patient outcomes.

Let's take a look at the future of point of care testing: https://t.co/YInVoAos8c

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Spanning areas of wearables, implantables, and home-based diagnostic systems, demand is driving the rapid increase of both production and availability of remote monitoring devices.

Let’s explore both sides of remote monitoring technology: https://t.co/NTWJV0Bqs5

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Without effective sterilisation, even the most advanced medical devices can pose a big infection risk. Achieving sterility, however, is not without its challenges. The process can impact material properties, and even damage the device and its performance.

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The adoption of AI technology is now widespread across many industries, and healthcare is no exception.

Read our latest article that takes a deeper look into the topic of AI within the healthcare industry: https://t.co/LTrm41yiFW

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BDK is dedicated to producing high-performance adhesive solutions, such as microplate sealing films, for medical applications.

Here are the pros and cons of various types of microplate sealing films and how BDK can help provide an expert solution: https://t.co/5FBxJ9ymAb

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Adhesives ensure that medical devices stay securely in place while protecting the skin beneath.

The right adhesive is key for device performance, patient comfort, safety, and meeting regulatory standards. Here's why adhesive testing is so important: https://t.co/t4bbQGMjkT

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Bringing materials with differing behaviours together in one construction is very complex but rotary die cutting can provide the necessary results.

Read more about the materials you can rotary die cut and how BDK can help in our latest article: https://t.co/gbEdiWTVdF

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We’re pleased to announce that we won 2 awards at The Manufacturer Top 100 Awards last week!

Our Head of Operations, Phillip Eade, won the Inspiring Leader award and our Production Manager, Mariya Uzunova, won the Unsung Hero award.

Huge congratulations to you both!

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Cleanrooms are vital for medical device manufacturing because they provide a controlled environment which effectively minimises the risk of contamination.

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BDK delivers insights on mitigating manufacturing risk in medical device development drawn from decades of experience supporting global medical device companies.

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Modern medical devices help to greatly reduce disease and infection, but are they good for the environment?

As pressure to fight climate change constantly intensifies, more industries are realising that they need to evolve.

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Prototyping is one of the most important steps in the development process and tests the functionality of a device before it is manufactured. It is extremely important for medical devices - Here’s how and why.
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