ML Electronics Highlights the Benefits of Biosensors in Medical Devices at MEDELEC 2011

The recent MEDELEC ‘11 event at Menzies Hotel, Cambridge, saw ML Electronics’ (MLE) Technical Engineering Manager, Rod Lane, presenting a paper within the main conference programme. Titled “A multi-sensor approach to capturing biosignals for interfacing with dynamic ambulatory systems”, the paper was well received, generating interesting questions and in depth discussion.

Presenting during track 1, Rod Lane discussed how the recent rapid developments in MEMs sensor technology have enabled the realisation of truly innovative and adaptive movement and activity monitoring systems, addressing the challenges of intelligently combining sensors to produce subtleties of measurement not seen before. The presentation also discussed examples of this type of sensor integration for activity monitoring and control of orthotic and movement aids.

“As the only technical event in the UK focusing specifically on the role of electronic components and embedded systems in medical devices, we found MEDELEC to be a very beneficial event,” said Peter Needham, Director of Sales and Marketing at MLE. “The event itself was a great opportunity to introduce and showcase MLE’s many talents and the presentation generated some good discussion, along with some potential leads for follow up. It was also interesting to  be updated on how the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) now currently views medical software when used with electronic systems, this has in the past been a bit of a grey area but the clarification although still requiring expert interpretation will make the act of developing equipment better defined.”

Having a proven track record in designing electronic products for the medical device industry, MLE has worked with a wide range of clients to produce products ranging from a plasma surgical cutter/coagulator to cranial pressure monitors and inspiratory muscle trainers. Compliant with all industry regulations, MLE has an ISO 13485 compliant quality system to cover medical device design and manufacturing.

If you would like any further information about MLE’s capabilities or to discuss any biosensing queries, please contact enquiries@ml-electronics.co.uk or visit www.ml-electronics.co.uk