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A Look Inside Nextern Maple Grove

Medical Device Manufacturing in Maple Grove

Late this summer, we consolidated our White Bear Lake and Maple Grove locations into a single facility in Arbor Lakes Business Park. We’re excited to share a look inside as we expand our capabilities in medical device contract design & manufacturing, all with a focus on quality, regulatory compliance, and client collaboration. This new space […]

How GLP-1 Drugs are Affecting the Medical Device Landscape

How GLP 1 Drugs are Affecting the Medical Device Landscape

The rise of GLP-1 drugs has sparked a healthcare revolution, promising weight loss and improved glucose control with just a single injection. But what does this mean for medical devices that once dominated these treatment spaces? What are GLP-1’s?  Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs are a new class of treatments originally designed to improve blood sugar […]

Exploring Miniaturization in Bioelectronic Medical Devices

Miniaturization

Name(Required) First Last Email Introduction  In 1958 an external pacemaker was introduced, 65 years later the leadless pacemakers are on the market. Over that period the volume of the pacemaker was reduced by 99.8%, the weight was reduced by 99.3%, all while adding additional functionality such as rate responsive pacing, wireless programmability, increased battery longevity, […]

Medical Device Contract Manufacturing: Frequently Asked Questions

A Nextern employee works on developing a new medical device

Working with a medical device partner can bring you project flexibility, vertical integration, unique expertise, and reduced time to market. We answered the top questions organizations have when considering a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer. What Are the Key Benefits of Using a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer? Using a medical device contract manufacturer offers several key […]

Navigating AI-Driven Innovation in Regulated Industries

Software as a Medical Device

Name(Required) First Last Email The full title of this article could have been None Shall Pass Until Thorough Software, Security, and Regulatory Compliance Reviews Ensure Conformance to Industry and Government Standards, but that doesn’t have the same ring to it. The democratization of Artificial Intelligence has opened opportunities for a broader range of employees to […]

Medical Device Classes Explained: What They Mean for Regulatory Approval

What are the classes of Medical Devices?

Wouldn’t you want to be sure that the pacemaker being implanted in your chest is held to a higher standard than the bandage covering your incision? So would we. Fortunately, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the leading authority in the U.S. medical device market, has established a system to ensure precisely that. The FDA […]

Introducing Nextern’s New Facility

Nextern Maple Grove

We’re not just moving offices; we’re investing in the future of our people. This strategic relocation is an effort to consolidate our Minnesota operations under one roof. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a future filled with innovation and collaboration.  See facility photos below. Investing in YOU: Our Partners & People Following our values […]

Tradeshows We’re Attending This Season

Nextern 2024 and 2025 Tradeshow schedule

We are excited to hear about your next innovative project this season at our tradeshows! Find us at any of the following tradeshows and our team of experts will be ready to talk about how we can help you achieve your next project. Here’s where you can find us this season: MD&M, Minneapolis (2024) Mark […]

Ingress Protection for Medical Devices: What to Consider

Ingress Protection in Medical Devices at Nextern

Name(Required) First Last Email Summary Nextern has developed the knowledge and resources to design devices to a standard known as Ingress Protection (IP), which ensures protection from environmental elements. We can determine the level of ingress protection based on the device’s use case, develop design elements that will protect a device from certain levels of […]

Nextern Costa Rica reaches over 200 employees

Nextern Costa Rica Facility

At Nextern, we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for our global manufacturing team. Our team in Costa Rica has recently grown to over 200 employees, reflecting their dedication, and hard work. Celebrating a Milestone A Growing Hub of Excellence Our Costa Rica site is a strategic location for our vertically integrated global operations. […]