Rose Technologies, Inc.

Tubing & Extrusion

Accu-Tube Appoints Matthew Haddle as CEO

Haddle has a track record of leading organizations through strategic expansions across the medical device, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Accu-Tube 09.22.21

First CellFX Procedure Performed in Canada

Pulse Biosciences expands its controlled launch of the CellFX System into the country.

Business Wire 09.22.21

Heraeus Acquires Mo-Sci Corporation, ETS Technology Holdings

The two deals will strengthen Heraeus' healthcare and medtech portfolio.

Heraeus 09.22.21

MedTech Innovator Names the Finalists for the Title of MedTech Innovator 2021

Attendees of The MedTech Conference, powered by AdvaMed, will vote for the Grand Prize winner.

MedTech Innovator 09.21.21

Surgical

Olympus Corporation Launches Powerseal Advanced Bipolar Surgical Energy Products

Deliver consistent sealing reliability in an ergonomic, multifunctional design that promotes procedural efficiency.

Olympus Corporation 09.21.21

OmniVision Debuts Industry’s First 8 Megapixel Medical-Grade Image Sensors

The OH08A/B image sensors provide high resolution with excellent image quality for 10-12mm outer diameter endoscopes.

OmniVision Technologies Inc. 09.21.21

Surgical

Precision Coating Merges with N2 Biomedical

Expands its medical coatings platform.

Ampersand Capital Partners 09.20.21

Diagnostics

Babson Diagnostics Raises $31 Million in Series B Funding

Money will be used to help drive commercialization of customer-first, highly accessible diagnostic blood testing.

Business Wire 09.20.21

Paragonix Launches Global Registry for Studying Donor Lung Preservation

Registry will capture data on how organ preservation and transportation impact patient outcomes in lung transplantation.

Business Wire 09.20.21

Picarro Unveils EtO Gas Concentration Analyzer

Analyzers are now available for CEMS, stack testing, fenceline, and ambient monitoring systems.

PR Newswire 09.20.21

Diagnostics

FDA Clears Inova Diagnostics' Digital Multi-Analyte System

The product, Aptiva, received CE marking in August 2020.

PR Newswire 09.20.21

Cardiovascular

FDA Approves Abbott's Portico with FlexNav TAVR System

Self-expanding TAVR valve features intra-annular (within the native valve) leaflets.

PR Newswire 09.20.21

PTI Engineered Plastics Wins a 2021 Macomb Business Award

Organization Receives Top Honors in Hometown Hero Category

Indago Announces $10 Million Financing Close and Name Change

Lazurite Holdings is developing technology to create the operating room of the future.

Business Wire 09.15.21

Patient Monitoring

Masimo Launches Single-Patient-Use rainbow SuperSensor in Europe

Uses 12 LEDs to simultaneously offer 12 blood constituent parameters noninvasively and continuously.

Business Wire 09.13.21

Vertigo Treatment Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

The device's developer—Otolith Labs—closes $3.3 million in seed financing.

Business Wire 09.13.21

Digital Health

RapidAI Launches Rapid Workflow for Pulmonary Embolism

Rapid Workflow for PE helps hospital teams align, activate and communicate about patient status to administer care faster.

RapidAI 09.13.21

Quanta Raises $245 Million in Series D Funding Round

Money will help accelerate the commercialization of the company's SC+ Portable Hemodialysis System.

Business Wire 09.10.21

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Updated COVID-19 Test

Updated version of highly sensitive and accurate COVID-19 PCR kit accounts for known and future viral mutations.

PR Newswire 09.10.21

Contract Manufacturing | R&D & Design

Midwest Products & Engineering Acquires MindFlow Design

Design firm to enhance MPE's concept to completion model.

PR Newswire 09.10.21

Neurological | Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs NeuroOne's Evo sEEG Electrode

Company's second FDA 510(k) clearance received.

PR Newswire 09.08.21

Luis J. Malavé Joins Integrity Applications Board

New member has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the medtech industry, primarily in diabetes management.

Globe Newswire 09.08.21

CE Mark Granted to Expandable, Biodegradable Biliary Stent

The UNITY-B Percutaneous Balloon Expandable Biodegradable Biliary Stent is intended to facilitate the drainage of obstructed ducts requiring larger openings.

PR Newswire 09.07.21

SCIEX Debuts the ZenoTOF 7600 System

System delivers new capabilities for life science research and biotherapeutic development.

Business Wire 09.02.21

Global Brain Computer Interface Market to Top $1.6B by 2028

Growth partly expected from collaborations among various research institutes to develop bran disease diagnostics.

Globe Newswire 09.02.21

Baxter to Acquire Hillrom in $10.5 Billion Deal

The acquisition will broaden access to care in the hospital, home and alternate site settings.

Baxter International 09.02.21

Aleva Neurotherapeutics Recruits First Patient Into PMCF Study

Study aims to demonstrate improved outcomes with Aleva´s directSTIM Directional Deep Brain Stimulation system.

Globe Newswire 09.01.21

Tubing & Extrusion

Confluent Opens Specialty Medical Polymer Tubing Center of Excellence

New facility offers component design support, PTFE liners, polyimide tubing, and multilayer composite tubing.

Business Wire 09.01.21

Chronic Disease

Glooko’s Remote Patient Monitoring for Diabetics

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Russ Johannesson of Glooko about the advantages of being able to monitor diabetes remotely.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.31.21

Molding

Westfall Technik Opens New Medical Molding Plant and Clean Room

The 40,000-square-foot facility near Chicago features three Class 8-certified clean rooms and one white space for helping firms meet GMP requirements.

Business Wire 08.30.21

Ramin Mousavi Appointed CEO of CathWorks

New leader worked at Baxter International and Edwards Lifesciences.

PR Newswire 08.27.21

Cardiovascular

CVRx Completes First Procedure With Ultrasound-Guided Implant Approach

The new approach is the latest advancement in Barostim for treating heart failure symptoms.

Globe Newswire 08.26.21

Digital Health

Why Patient Data Security is of Essential Importance in 2021

How to protect confidential patient information and comply with regulations such as HIPAA.

Anton Zheliabin, Product manager, ComeBack Mobility 08.25.21

Safeguard DNA Diagnostics Launches Dry Collection Swabs for COVID-19 Testing

The dry swabs are being rolled out in Philippine laboratories.

Business Wire 08.24.21

Patient Monitoring

Valencell’s Wearable Biomedical Sensors

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Dr. Steven LeBoeuf of Valencell about the advantage of biomedical sensors that can be integrated into many devices.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.24.21

Stanislav Glezer Joins Inogen as Chief Medical Officer

New hire most recently worked for Becton, Dickinson and Company as worldwide vice president of Medical Affairs for Diabetes Care.

Business Wire 08.24.21

Testing

Nordson Corp. to Buy NDC Technologies for $180M

NDC expands Nordson’s test and inspection platform beyond electronics into new end markets.

Business Wire 08.24.21

Digital Health

iCAD Signs Global Distribution Agreement With Sectra

Agreement will expand access to ProFound AI and ProFound AI Risk to more facilities and imaging centers worldwide.

Globe Newswire 08.19.21

Electronics

Freudenberg Medical Increases Capabilities for Sensor Integration

Positions the company to work with sensors such as temperature and pressure sensors, entire sensor arrays, and fiber optic sensors.

Freudenberg Medical 08.18.21

R&D & Design

Trelleborg Launches Rapid Development Center in Minnesota

Provides Trelleborg’s healthcare and medical customers a single partner for design, rapid prototyping, development and serial production.

Trelleborg 08.16.21

HD Medical Appoints Shaun Setty as Chief Medical Officer

Cardiothoracic surgeon positions the company for growth in the CVD detection and monitoring market.

Business Wire 08.13.21

Molding Modern Medtech

Insights on best practices and technologies for successfully specifying molded components.

08.12.21

Cardiovascular

Acutus Medical Receives FDA Clearance for AcQMap 8 Software Upgrades

Introduces advanced new mapping algorithms into the AcQMap 3D imaging and mapping system.

Acutus Medical 08.12.21

Digital Health

Four Real-World Applications for Voice Tech in Healthcare

How voice enablement is impacting seniors and healthcare professionals.

Bruce Ryan, Director of Engineering, Harman Embedded Audio 08.11.21

Surgical

FDA OKs Boston Scientific's EXALT Model B Single-Use Bronchoscope

Designed for bedside procedures in the ICU and OR.

PR Newswire 08.10.21

Neurological | Software & IT

FDA OKs SpinTech's STAGE MRI Software

Allows scanning the entire brain in roughly five minutes.

PR Newswire 08.09.21

Materials

Pandemic has Accelerated Nearshoring Medtech Materials

Buying materials from overseas may be cost-effective, but it can create an environment with less collaboration and less room for innovation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 08.06.21

ASTM International, NSERC HI-AM Network Sign MOU

The agreement will support the development of additive manufacturing standards.

ASTM International 08.05.21

Cardiovascular

Study: Human Oversight ECG Monitors Outperform AI-Dependent Monitoring

Results show ECG monitor is over 200 percent more effective in detecting arrhythmias.

Heart Rhythm Society 08.05.21

Draper Makes Advances in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Develops artificial lung technology with $4.9 million army grant.

08.04.21

Cardiovascular

FDA OKs Abbott's AI OCT Imaging for Vessels in the Heart

Ultreon 1.0 Software is the first-of-its-kind imaging software according to the company.

PR Newswire 08.04.21

Materials

Smaller Devices Require More Efficient Material Integration

Silicones are becoming increasingly well-suited for implantable medical devices and combination products.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 08.03.21

Greg Cebular Named as President of Mack Prototype

Cebular brings 18 years of advanced manufacturing and leadership experience to the company.

Mack Molding 08.02.21

Materials

Pandemic Underscores Importance of Medtech Material Innovation

Materials must meet the changing needs of medtech and society in general through preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.30.21

Foxx Life Sciences Expands with Two New Manufacturing Facilities

The new locations add four additional Single Use Technology Cleanrooms.

Foxx Life Sciences 07.30.21

Promaxo Taps Srirama Venkataraman as VP of Clinical Research & Strategy

With previous roles at Philips and Stryker, Dr. Venkataraman will bring his expertise to Promaxo’s MRI and robotic platform.

Business Wire 07.30.21

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

Abbott Rolls Out Jot Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor

Device has option to control the amount of electronic data received for irregular heart rhythms.

Abbott Laboratories 07.30.21

Diagnostics

KA Imaging Forges U.S. Distribution Deal With Alpha Imaging

Alpha Imaging serves 14 states in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and central U.S.

KA Imaging 07.30.21

Outset Medical Appoints Katie Szyman to its Board

Szyman joins four other female leaders on the company's Board of Directors.

Outset Medical Inc. 07.29.21

Confluent Medical Expanding Costa Rica Manufacturing Facility

Company is adding capacity for nitinol processing and catheter manufacturing.

Business Wire 07.29.21

3D/Additive Manufacturing | Software & IT

3D Systems Sells Simbionix to Surgical Sciences for $305M

Divestiture results from company’s singular focus on additive manufacturing.

3D Systems 07.29.21

Surgical

Baxter Buys CryoLife's PerClot Polysaccharide Hemostatic System

Marks Baxter’s entry into the attractive global hemostatic powder segment.

Baxter 07.29.21

Gerald R. Mattys Joins Pelvital USA Board of Directors

Newest member most recently served as CEO at Tactile Medical.

Business Wire 07.29.21

Global Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Market to Reach $7.3B by 2027

Driving the sector are trends such as the increasing incidence of chronic and life threatening diseases.

Business Wire 07.27.21

Gary Baldwin Joins Xenter as CTO

Company also hires Scott Heuler as senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing.

Business Wire 07.27.21

Materials

Disinfectant Resistance is Crucial in Medtech Material Selection

Understanding the kinds of materials that stand up to healthcare-grade disinfectants can help ensure device longevity.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.27.21

Materials

Electronics Integration Impacting Medtech Materials

Conductive materials are becoming a necessary part of medical devices as digital healthcare continues to evolve.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.23.21

BD Acquires Velano Vascular

Will use innovative needle-free blood draw technology to reduce pain and discomfort of multiple needlesticks.

BD 07.22.21

3D/Additive Manufacturing | Molding

Metal Injection Molding and Metal 3D Printing Examination

Both MIM and metal AM serve as alternative options to machining for medtech manufacturers requiring metal components.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 07.22.21

Pratip Dastidar Joins Establishment Labs as Head of Global Operations

New hire will also lead the company’s digital transformation initiatives.

Business Wire 07.20.21

ONI Welcomes Dr. Tyler Ralston as Chief Technology Officer

Visionary technology creator will help drive future innovations in single cell microscopy applications.

Business Wire 07.20.21

Chronic Disease

Integra Highlights Data from Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study

Positive clinical outcomes for PriMatrix dermal repair scaffold for management of hard to heal diabetic foot ulcers.

GlobeNewswire 07.20.21

Cardiovascular

Endologix's ChEVAS System Gains Breakthrough Status

Investigational EVAS system designed for patients with complex abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Business Wire 07.20.21

Digital Health

DataRobot Launches AI for Health Incubator

Company is accelerating critical healthcare research to help physicians and medical professionals better leverage AI.

Business Wire 07.14.21

VistaMed, OneProjects and Tyndall Receive €5.1 million to Improve Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias

Project aims to provide a catheter to deliver direct 3D, intraprocedural analysis of the success of cardiac ablation, in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.

VistaMed 07.14.21

Patient Monitoring

Canary Medical’s ‘Smart’ Implants

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Dr. Bill Hunter of Canary Medical about his firm’s smart implant technology for orthopedics.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 07.13.21

Xenter Appoints Four Healthcare Industry Leaders to its Board

Company also closes a $12 million Series A stock offering.

Business Wire 07.12.21

Neurological

Royal Philips Enters Strategic Partnership with NICO.LAB

Advances its commitment to improving outcomes for people who suffer a stroke.

Philips 07.08.21

Surgical

USMI Developing First Robotic System for Cancer Surgery

Stand-alone solution for robotic-assisted surgery will target open, laparoscopic/mini-invasive, endoscopic, thoracoscopic, and trans-oral surgical procedures.

Business Wire 07.08.21

Confluent Medical Invests in The Electrospinning Company

The investment will enable Confluent to expand its design options used in structural heart markets.

Business Wire 07.07.21

Diagnostics

FDA OKs Siemens Healthineers' MAGNETOM Free.Max MR Scanner

Company’s smallest, most lightweight scanner uses less than 1 liter of helium and no quench pipe.

Business Wire 07.06.21

Contract Manufacturing

MPE Inc. Expands Into EMEA Market

Company has hired a director of International Markets to help lead the expansion.

PR Newswire 07.06.21

Surgical

Robocath Completes First Robotic Coronary Angioplasties in Belgium

The first robotic procedures are part of a clinical study which involves six European centers.

Robocath 07.02.21

Surgical

FDA Clears Standard Bariatrics' Stapling Technology for Sleeve Gastrectomy

The Titan SGS design ensures more consistent staple formation across the entire 23-centimeter cutline.

PR Newswire 07.02.21

Diagnostics

Global POC Diagnostic, Testing Market to Top $34B by 2027

The advent of advanced technologies, a growing geriatric population, and the rising prevalence of infectious as well as chronic diseases will help drive growth.

Globe Newswire 07.01.21

Safeguard Medical Buys PerSys Medical

Brings broadest portfolio of life-saving medical equipment, tech, services to first responders.

PR Newswire 07.01.21

Cardiovascular

The Reemergence of Pulsed Field Ablation in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Reviewing the innovative technology’s history and impact on persistent atrial fibrillation.

Steven Mickelsen, MD, Chief Translational Science Officer, Acutus Medical 06.29.21

Medtronic Starts Construction on New Innovation Center

Will unite over 1,000 employees from the Boulder and Louisville facilities onto one campus.

Medtronic plc 06.29.21

Excelitas Technologies To Acquire PCO AG

PCO’s scientific CMOS camera technologies for high-performance imaging will enhance Excelitas’ photonics portfolio.

Excelitas Technologies Corp. 06.29.21

Diagnostics

PixCell's Rapid Blood Test Diagnostics

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Hanan Ben-Asher of PixCell Medical about the opportunities enabled with rapid blood diagnostics.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 06.29.21

Cardiovascular

FDA Approves AtriCure's EPi-Sense System for Persistent Afib

Trial showed a 29 percent difference in effectiveness at 12 months, a 35 percent difference in effectiveness at 18 months for long-standing persistent Afib.

Business Wire 06.29.21

Cardiovascular

Paragonix Study Shows Improved Outcomes for Heart Transplant Patients

Donor hearts preserved by the company's SherpaPak had statistically significant increases in total ischemic time and travel distance.

Business Wire 06.28.21

maxon Partners with Open-Source Champion Auterion to Galvanize Drone Industry

Strategic partnership will offer industry changing avionics and propulsion system integration for software-defined drones that mark future of drone scaling.

Digital Health

Pear Therapeutics to Become Public Company

Seeks to expand its leadership position in prescription digital therapeutics.

Pear Therapeutics 06.23.21

MedTech Innovator Selects 20 Firms for Asia Pacific Accelerator

Finalist companies comprised of promising entrepreneurs from the Asia Pacific Region.

Business Wire 06.22.21

Summit Partners Invests in Veranex

Investment will form a concept-to-commercialization medtech services company.

Veranex 06.21.21

CE Mark Granted for Biostable Science's HAART 200 Device

More than 1,000 patients now treated worldwide with the HAART Aortic Annuloplasty product.

Business Wire 06.18.21

Electronics | Neurological

Brain Scientific to Merge with Piezo Motion

Closing contemplates minimum $5M capital investment for combined company.

GlobeNewswire 06.16.21

Aptar CSP Technologies Earns ISO 13485 Certification

Recognition comes as the company prepares to commercialize a new medical device using its proprietary 3-Phase Activ-Polymer platform technology.

Aptar CSP Technologies 06.14.21

Getinge’s Torin AI Solution Improves Hospital Efficiency

Designed to improve efficiency in managing schedules for surgical procedures and comes in the wake of a new Getinge survey.

Getinge 06.10.21

Neurological

FDA Approves Medtronic's SenSight Directional Lead System for DBS

Directional lead system enables precision, personalization, and enhanced patient comfort.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Katena Products Acquires ASICO LLC

ASICO supplies ophthalmic surgical instruments to healthcare providers.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.07.21

Intertek Granted ASCA Recognition by FDA for Medical Device Premarket Testing

he ASCA Pilot Program is a voluntary program developed to provide increased confidence in testing results.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.04.21

Cardiovascular | Software & IT

GE Healthcare, ACC Team Up to Advance AI in Cardiac Care

Collaboration will start tackling overwhelming challenges related to AFib management.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Patient Monitoring

BioBeat Rolls Out Wearable Continuous Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Device

New clinical data supports use of Biobeat ABPM cuffless-monitor as reliable and accurate solution for out-of-clinic blood pressure monitoring.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 06.02.21

Chronic Disease

Ibex Medical Analytics Earns CE Mark for Galen Breast Solution

Demonstrates very high accuracy in detecting multiple types of breast cancer in a blinded study.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 06.01.21

Software & IT

Four Considerations for Manufacturers When Applying Digitization

The pandemic illustrated the importance of going digital, but some manufacturers still have to make the switch.

David Butcher, Staff Writer, MasterControl 06.01.21

Double-Digit Growth Predicted for South Korean Renal Dialysis Market

Frequent need for dialysis, adoption of advanced technologies, and development of better home dialysis equipment is expected to drive expansion.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.01.21

Contract Manufacturing

Maintaining Quality in the Fast-Paced Contract Manufacturing Industry

A cautionary tale from pharma offers lessons to device manufacturers about the dangers of a quality system that isn’t digital.

Dale Thompson, Staff Writer, MasterControl 05.27.21

Digital Health

Philips, Ibex Medical Analytics Partner to Accelerate Adoption of AI-Powered Digital Pathology

Combination of Philips’ digital pathology solutions and Ibex’s AI-powered Galen platform has improved reporting efficiency by 27 percent.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.27.21

Digital Health

Philips, UCSF Team Up to Enhance Digital Patient Experience

UCSF will use Philips HealthSuite to oversee development of new technologies.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.27.21

amg International Receives CE Mark for Unity-B Biodegradable Stent

Compliments Archimedes, amg’s CE approved pancreaticobiliary biodegradable implant.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.26.21

SWM International Completes Acquisition of Scapa Group Plc

Scapa Expands SWM’s Capabilities and Enhances Long-Term Growth Profile

Scapa Healthcare Boosts Manufacturing Capabilities at its Hydrocolloid Technology Center

In Orangeburg, New York

Diagnostics

Heru Inc. Closes $30 Million Series A Financing

Advances its cloud and AI-enabled wearable vision diagnosis and therapy.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.20.21

BD to Build $200 Million Manufacturing Facility in Zaragoza, Spain

Construction of the new plant will begin in late 2021.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.18.21

FDA Clears Nanox's Single-Source Digital X-Ray

Company's technology digitally generates electrons and successfully replaces the thermionic filament ‎in the X-ray tube.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.17.21

Quidel Granted EUA to Market COVID-19 Antigen Test

Assay provides results in 15 minutes and s now available without a prescription.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.17.21

Neuronetics Appoints Robert Cascella to its Board of Directors

Former Hologic CEO brings more than three decades of leadership experience within the healthcare sector.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.17.21

Electronics

Miniaturizing Linear Motion and Measurement—A Medical Equipment Challenge

A real world example of a successful engineering challenge to develop a smaller, lighter motion control solution.

Christian Meier, Senior Product Manager, SCHNEEBERGER 05.14.21

Contract Manufacturing

Empowering Connected Medtech Manufacturing Workers

With a worker shortage on the horizon and lessons learned from the pandemic, connected workers could help ease the challenges ahead.

Louis Columbus, Enterprise Software Strategist, DELMIAWORKS 05.13.21

Contract Manufacturing

A Contract Manufacturer Selection Handbook

This article will offer considerations and best practices for selecting the right partner for your medical device development project.

Ashley Turrell, Director of Strategy, Natech Plastics 05.13.21

Digital Health

Empowering Value-Based Care Through Interoperability

EHR interoperability and medical device connectivity enable healthcare providers to meet the shift toward value-based care and reimbursement.

Josh Hetler, Executive Vice President, Business Intelligence, DataLink 05.13.21

FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Status to Epilepsy Treatment System

NeuroPace's RNS System is currently available in the United States as an adjunctive therapy for adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.12.21

Contract Manufacturing

Leveraging Your Outsourcing Relationship for Success—A Medtech Makers Q&A

A contract manufacturer should complement the OEM in every step of the product development process, from concept to commercialization.

Europe's Needle-free IV Connectors Market to Top $442.5 Million by 2027

Product approvals and launches are expected to drive growth over the next six years.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.10.21

RenovaCare Appoints Interim President and CEO

Kaiyo Nedd, a practicing medical doctor in Canada, will lead the company until a replacement is found.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.10.21

Surgical

FDA Approves J&J Vision's TECNIS Synergy, Synergy Toric II IOLs

Next-generation presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (PCIOL) also approved in Canada.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.07.21

FDA Approves Helius Medical's Stimulator Device for Gait Improvement

The product is a short-term treatment for gait deficit as a result of mild to moderate symptoms from multiple sclerosis.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.06.21

Patient Monitoring

Biobeat Receives CE Mark for AI-Powered Remote Patient Monitoring Platform

Provides continuous vital sign measurement and patient deterioration identification capabilities in hospital and home settings.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.04.21

Outset Medical Appoints Andrea Saia to Board of Directors

New member has focused her 40-year career building leading global brands in the consumer products and medical technology businesses.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.04.21

Spectrum Plastics Group Acquires Laser Light Technologies

Advances the group’s offerings as a full-service partner for medical devices, life sciences, and other applications.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.03.21

Diagnostics

Hillrom Advances Its Physical Assessment Tools

Launches the Welch Allyn PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope and MacroView Plus Otoscope.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.29.21

Diagnostics | R&D & Design

5 Guidelines for Productizing an Optically Based Medical Device

Pitfalls most relevant to optical medical devices, but many are applicable to medical devices without optics.

Brian King, Principal Optical Systems Engineer, StarFish Medical 04.29.21

Tubing & Extrusion

Demystifying Multi-Lumen Tubing—A Medtech Makers Q&A

MicroSpec’s Tim Steele shares his expertise on factors to consider when specifying multi-lumen tubing and also reveals common challenges he encounters.

Electronics

EMS Providers Play Key Role in Product Development Amid Pandemic

EMS firms acting as 'a central point' to ensure 'all the pieces come together.'

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.27.21

Surgical

Medtronic, Surgical Theater Partner for AR Platform in Cranial Procedures

SyncAR integrates with StealthStation S8 Surgical Navigation System for augmented reality (AR) platform.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.27.21

Optimize EP Upgrades Software to Better Manage Patient Data

Upgrade adds another layer of information physicians can use to make more informed diagnostic decisions for cardiac device patients.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.26.21

Device Companies to Help AI Market Reach $52 Billion in 2024

Medtronic and Royal Philips recently invested in AI and machine learning technologies.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.26.21

Digital Health

What Could Medical Device Hacking’s Future Look Like?

MPO's Sean Fenske and Alan Grau of Sectigo discuss potential hacking strategies for future instances of gaining access to medical technology.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief

Electronics

OEMs Increasingly Choosing EMS Providers Closer to Home

Firstronic CEO notices preference among major device firms to reshore electronics manufacturing.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.23.21

Study Shows Benefits of CCHD Screening Using Masimo SET Pulse Oximetry

Prevalence of critical congenital heart disease in the Sri Lankan study was 2.02 per 1,000 live births.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.22.21

Software & IT

Realizing the Value of Today’s Connected Worker—A Medtech Makers Q&A

Connected workers gain an advantage while in the workplace as they can maintain oversight of the systems and projects they are tied to at any moment.

Gynesonics Appoints Susan Stimson to Its Board of Directors

Executive with extensive commercialization experience to provide key insights on global launch strategies.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.20.21

Cardiovascular

Riva Health Raises $15.5 Million for Breakthrough Mobile Cardiology Technology

Menlo Ventures, UCHealth invest to bring comprehensive hypertension measurement and management to the phone.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.20.21

Electronics

EMS' Engineering Resources Increasingly in Demand

Unpredictable demand, the need to reduce costs, and shorter production lead times driving companies to seek earlier interaction with product engineers.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.20.21

Electronics

Fiber Optics Introducing New Cleanliness Requirements for Medical Electronics

Devices with high-speed data capabilities and high-resolution video must be rugged enough to withstand OR environment and harsh sterilization methods.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.15.21

Diagnostics

FDA Grants De Novo Clearance to Medtronic’s GI Genius Model

Assists physicians in detecting pre-cancerous growths, potentially addressing 19 million colonoscopies annually.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.15.21

Portable Medical Devices Market to Reach $100 Billion by 2027

Sector to grow 8.5 percent annually over the next six years, driven by an increased awareness of overall health and fitness.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.15.21

Chronic Disease

BD Receives 510(k) Clearance for Pristine Catheter

The clearance was supported by clinical data from a feasibility study with favorable primary patency rates observed out to 180 days.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.15.21

Chronic Disease

Medtronic Introduces Extended Infusion Set in Europe

Can be worn for up to seven days so users can safely stay on insulin pump therapy with fewer interruptions and insertions.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.14.21

Cardiovascular | Software & IT

BioSig Launches Software Update for PURE EP Electrophysiology Platform

The upgrade includes enhanced signal processing for advanced cardiac signal analysis.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.14.21

Surgical

Katena Acquires Ophthalmic Surgical Instrument Maker ASICO

Katena obtains high-quality ophthalmic surgical instruments.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.14.21

Vicarious Surgical Appoints CFO and Chief Legal Officer

William J. Kelly and June M. Morris have joined the company's executive team.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.14.21

Electronics

Mastering Motion for Robotic Surgical Systems—A Medtech Makers Q&A

maxon's Peter van Beek provides insights on critical factors and considerations of motion control for robotic surgical systems.

Diagnostics

DiaSorin to Buy Luminex for $1.8B

Provides access to proven Luminex multiplexing technology and molecular testing solutions.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.13.21

Cardiovascular

Endologix Acquires PQ Bypass

Gains proprietary Detour platform for percutaneous femoral-popliteal bypass.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.13.21

Glooko Raises $30 Million in Series D Funding

Investment follows most successful year in company history.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.13.21

Software & IT

Three Future Trends and Opportunities in Quality Assurance

As regulated companies, medical device firms must stay abreast of the latest developments to ensure they adopt new protocols to maintain quality assurance.

David Jensen, Staff Writer, MasterControl 04.09.21

Software & IT

Adopting a Data-Driven Quality Model

Employing a data-driven quality model helps you apply quality processes more holistically throughout the organization.

David Jensen, Staff Writer, MasterControl 04.09.21

Digital Health

Cloud and AI Accelerating Global Medical Imaging Informatics Market

Modern informatics solutions will drive revenue in developed markets, according to Frost & Sullivan.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.07.21

Samsara Vision, Medevise Consulting Forge European Partnership

Pair will collaborate to advance clinical research, coordinate reimbursement, and drive sales, marketing, and customer relationships.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.05.21

Packaging & Sterilization

BD to Invest $65M in Tucson, Arizona Supply Chain Hub

Operations for the final-stage manufacturing and sterilization facility are planned to begin in mid-2022.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.01.21

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Device Market Expands to Tackle Higher Disease Burden

The market is likely to exceed a valuation of $10 billion by 2027.

Vinisha Joshi, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 04.01.21

Chronic Disease | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

CGM: Digital Health Meets a Very Large Opportunity

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are one of the most formidable diabetes management tools to be developed in decades.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 04.01.21

Surgical

Biomechanical Engineer, Heal Thyself

Choosing a treatment option for spinal disorders can be tricky with extensive knowledge of the industry.

Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical 04.01.21

Molding | Surgical

Optimizing MIM in Medical Device Manufacturing

Metal injection molding (MIM) is a good choice for producing medium- to high-volume medtech parts.

Steve Santoro, Executive Vice President, MICRO 04.01.21

Digital Health

How Digital Health Fits into the Medtech Mold

Healthcare will need to adopt digital technologies that streamline and enhance connectivity.

Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors 04.01.21

The Reality of Virtual Experiences for Medtech

VR presents a great way to expose doctors and other medical professionals to new technologies.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 04.01.21

Materials

Outward Appearance: Reviewing Surface Treatment Options

Surface modifications and coatings imbue medical devices with a slew of valuable properties.

Sam Brusco , Associate Editor 04.01.21

ForSight Robotics Raises $10 Million in Seed Round

Company's platform aims to automate the complex subtleties of ophthalmic surgery with an intuitive, patient-centric system.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.21

Diagnostics

Diagnosing the IVD Market: An Interview with TEAM Technologies

Chief revenue officer Steve Lents discusses the in-vitro diagnostic market and manufacturing rapid antigen POC COVID-19 tests.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.30.21

Jabil Healthcare, E3D Collaborate on Drug Delivery Device Tech

Agreement provides Jabil with exclusive license to develop drug delivery device product platform based on E3D mechanical multi-use auto-injector technology.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.30.21

Access Vascular Secures $20 Million in Series B Financing

Money will be used to generate post-market data on two commercial devices designed to reduce thrombus accumulation and catheter occlusions.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.29.21

Harnessing Critical Health Data With Wearable Technology

Optical biosensors could open new doors for front-end patient care.

Robert Newberry and Matthew Rodencal, Sanmina Corporation 03.26.21

Digital Health

NuroKor Teams Up With Medi-Launch Partners to Develop Wearable Pain Tech

U.K. bioelectronics company sets its sights on the U.S. market following a series of new investors, new product developments and a 156 percent sales surge.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.26.21

Digital Health

Home Healthcare and Cybersecurity

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Alan Grau of Sectigo about the concerns of cybersecurity for home healthcare equipment and devices.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief

Software & IT

Using Quality as an Advantage in 2021

Report finds despite pandemic, 79 percent of medical device professionals expect modest or strong revenue growth in 2021.

Jon Speer, Founder, Greenlight Guru 03.25.21

Diagnostics

FDA OKs GE Healthcare's New 3D Surgical Imaging System

OEC 3D brings precise 3D and 2D imaging to surgical suites, improving efficiency.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.25.21

Axonics Forges Manufacturing Partnership With Micro Systems Technologies

Companies will produce the newly-developed Axonics non-rechargeable implantable neurostimulator.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.24.21

Masimo's Rad-G With Temperature Earns CE Mark

Rad-G can be converted from a handheld spot-check device into a continuous monitoring device, in the absence of other multi-parameter monitors.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.24.21

Software & IT

5 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve IoMT Device Security

Manufacturers cannot make development and security mistakes with IoMT devices.

Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Revolutionized 03.23.21

U.S. Safety Needles Market to Top $3.4B by 2028

Favorable government reimbursement for pen needles is expected to help drive the market.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.19.21

FDA Breakthrough Device Designation Granted to Machine Learning Diagnostic Method

Algorithm developed for earlier detection of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.18.21

Junkosha Announces Technology Innovator of the Year Award

Celebrates revamped brand image with new corporate logo and website.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.17.21

Catheter and Medical Design Acquires VitalDyne Medical Inc.

Provides customers with greater speed, flexibility, and value.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.16.21

Testing

NAMSA Appoints New CEO, Board Chairman

Dr. Christophe Berthoux will begin leading the company March 22; former AdvaMed Chairman Nadim Yared to become NAMSA Chairman.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.15.21

TransEnterix Establishes European Training Center

Netherlands site will provide basic and advanced training on the Senhance Surgical System.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.11.21

First Human Trial Begins for Contactless Hemodialysis Imaging Surveillance System

Trial to provide initial experiences in fistula surveillance for early detection and prediction of fistula stenosis.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.09.21

Aetna Executive Joins Inogen's Board of Directors

New member has more than 30 years of healthcare industry experience.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.08.21

Neurological

Abbott Releases NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic for Remote Neuromodulation Care

Patients can communicate with a physician and remotely receive stimulation settings in real-time with a web connection.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor

Bexson Biomedical Appoints Sheldon Moberg as VP, Drug Delivery

Moberg will lead the development of Bexson’s drug delivery technologies, starting with a wearable infusion device for its BB106 therapy.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.08.21

FDA Making Progress With Technology and Data Action Plans

There is an urgent need to get advanced technologies into the healthcare ecosystem, but all products must first get regulatory approval.

Alan Rencher, Vice President, Engineering, MasterControl 03.04.21

Plastikos Medical Begins Phase II of Expansion

Will more than double the size of its current ISO-7 cleanroom.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.03.21

Axonics Buys Contura to Expand to Stress Urinary Incontinence

Gains Bulkamid, a urethral bulking agent for women.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.01.21

Update on FDA's STeP Designation—Mike on Medtech

Mike Drues and Sean Fenske discuss the final guidance for the FDA’s STeP designation and who should use it.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.26.21

Digital Health

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Adoption in Healthcare to Grow Considerably

The FDA’s five-part action plan is expected to drive the surge.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.26.21

FDA Approves Daytime Treatment for Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Signifier Medical’s proprietary therapy eXciteOSA is the first and only daytime genioglossal (tongue) muscle-neurostimulation technology approved in the U.S.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.23.21

Investment Advisor Joins Ra Medical's Board

New member has more than 20 years of experience advising corporate clients and their boards.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.22.21

Navient Receives Chinese Regulatory Clearance for ENT Applications

The surgical navigation system is already approved in the United States, Europe, Canada, South Korea, Brazil, and Taiwan.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.22.21

Neurological

Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Expanded MRI Labeling

Updated MRI Guidelines allow for a wider range of MRI scan parameters and shorter wait time between MRI scans.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.18.21

Quidel Opens New Manufacturing Facility to Boost COVID-19 Antigen Test Production

New plant aims to reach a run rate of 600 million QuickVue tests per year by the end of 2021.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.18.21

Cardiovascular

Shockwave Medical’s Sonic Pressure Wave Therapy Receives Pre-Market Approval

Technology approved to treat calcified coronary plaque.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.17.21

FDA Appoints its First Cybersecurity Director

University of Michigan associate professor to serve a one-year term within the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.17.21

Rapid Growth Expected for Global Smart Syringe Market

Sector is estimated to swell 11.3 percent annually through 2027.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.17.21

4 Trends Driving Medical Manufacturing in 2021

Manufacturers across the sector had to manage disruptions last year, but economists say recovery may begin soon.

Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Revolutionized 02.16.21

SpectraWAVE Announces $13.2 Million Series A-2 Financing

Funds will accelerate the development of its intracoronary imaging technology and support a regulatory filing.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.16.21

Diagnostics

Hologic’s Breast Health Happenings

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Jennifer Meade of Hologic about the company’s recent M&A as well as its initiatives in women’s health.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.16.21

Diagnostics | Digital Health | Software & IT

Pioneering AI Solutions to Reinforce Healthcare Services

Can AI live up to its hype in the healthcare landscape?

Sunil Jha, Senior Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 02.12.21

Flosonics Medical Closes $14 Million Financing Round

Company also expands its Board of Directors.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.12.21

Cybersecurity Measures are Crucial as COVID-19 Drives Adoption of Remote Access Devices

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the health crisis to breach hospitals and healthcare systems.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.10.21

Refurbished Medical Imaging Equipment Market to be Worth $21.14 Billion By 2027

The market's growth will be driven primarily by increasing demand for cost-effective medical imaging equipment.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.10.21

Digital Health

Evolving Trends in the Medical and Orthopedic Devices Industry

There are a number of areas worth keeping an eye on within medtech in 2021 and beyond.

Jacqueline Trovato, Healthcare/Legal Writer 02.09.21

Diagnostics

ProPhase Labs Begins Saliva-Based, Viral RT-PCR Multiplex-Testing

System can be used for COVID-19, Influenza A & B, and other viruses.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.09.21

Report: Emergency Use Authorization a Top Health Hazard for 2021

The report also cites telehealth adoption among its perceived dangers.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.09.21

Diagnostics

Rapid Medical Diagnostic Kits Market Size Worth $23.04 Billion By 2027

A desire to provide rapid disease treatments is driving the market's growth.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.09.21

Diagnostics

Avacta Group and Mologic Enter Commercial Partnership

Aims to accelerate to market Avacta’s SARS-CoV-2 antigen test and support testing in low and middle income countries.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.08.21

R&D & Design

Pandemic-Level Playing Field: How COVID-19 Made Space for Progress

Pandemic restrictions may have diminished certain advantages large companies hold over small and mid-sized competitors.

Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 02.03.21

Contract Manufacturing

Use Vertical Integration to Increase Productivity, Drive Innovation

The concept of vertical integration is simple: a company combining two or more stages of production that would normally be operated by separate companies.

Ryan Lipe, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, MGS 02.03.21

Surgical

Medtronic's Robotic Surgery Status

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Linnea Burman of Medtronic about the Mazor system and what’s ahead for the firm.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.02.21

Cardiovascular | Surgical

Edwards Releases 5-Year RESILIA Tissue Aortic Valve Study Data

There were no incidences of structural valve deterioration at the five-year mark.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.01.21

Patient Monitoring

Hillrom Buys EarlySense's Contact-Free Continuous Monitoring Tech

EarlySense's contact-free continuous monitoring, analytics tech was integrated into the Centrella Smart+ med-surg bed.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.01.21

Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence Welcomes New Advisory Board Additions

The new members represent a cross-section of industry, government, research institutions, and non-profit agencies.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.29.21

Olympus Agrees to Acquire Quest Photonic Devices

Bolsters its surgical endoscopy capabilities with new imaging systems.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.28.21

Kwivik Therapeutics, EirMed Partner to Accelerate Product Commercialization

Kwivik has developed a pipeline of products for certain respiratory, emergency medical, asthma, migraine/cluster headache, wound care, and skin care markets.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.27.21

FDA Clears 3D Acellular Dermal Matrix

The technology is supported by more than 150 peer-reviewed published articles.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.27.21

Inogen to Undergo Leadership Transition

Longtime BD exec Nabil Shabshab succeeds retiring Scott Wilkinson as president and CEO.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.27.21

QT Imaging Signs Distribution Agreement With Freedom Ventures for Breast Scanner

Transmission ultrasound breast imaging now to become available in EMEA markets.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.25.21

MedAcuity, Fathom Partner on Human Factors Engineering Services

Focused on facilitating safe and effective use of medical devices, HFE is a critical aspect of product development.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.25.21

Neurological

Boston Scientific's Vercise Genus DBS Earns FDA Approval

Fourth-generation DBS portfolio features full-body MR conditional devices.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.22.21

Eitan Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Sapphire Infusion System

Upgraded infusion system provides advanced performance and customization capabilities within hospital, pre-hospital and ambulatory environments.

Eitan Medical 01.20.21

Neurological

Cognito Therapeutics’ Lead Product Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Next-generation digital therapeutic is designed for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Business Wire 01.14.21

CMS Expedites Breakthrough Device Access; Industry Applauds

New rule creates an accelerated Medicare coverage pathway for innovative products that the FDA deems ‘breakthrough.’

MPO Staff 01.13.21

Researchers Receive Funding to Develop Smart Vaccine Device

New smart patch will deliver the COVID-19 vaccine and measure its efficacy through monitoring the body's associated response.

Swansea University 01.12.21

Surgical

Talking Robotic Surgery with Zimmer Biomet

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Liane Teplitsky of Zimmer Biomet about the firm’s efforts in robotic surgery and its Rosa System.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 01.12.21

Materials

Momentive Performance Materials Acquires KCC Corp.’s Silicones Business

Further strengthens its global capabilities in advanced silicones.

PRNewswire 01.11.21

Patient Monitoring

CES News: Philips Highlights Healthcare at Home

Participates in the first-ever all-digital CES 2021.

Royal Philips 01.11.21

Acutus Medical Launches AcQBlate Force Sensing Ablation System in Europe

Gold-tipped force sensing ablation catheter earns CE Mark.

Globe Newswire 01.06.21

Medtech Veteran Joins VivaLNK Board

Experienced healthcare industry professional to advise VivaLNK’s executive team and assist in its growth in digital health.

VivaLNK 01.05.21

Cardiovascular

Edwards Treats First Patient in Restore Clinical Trial

Evaluates minimally invasive device for mitral valve disease.

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. 12.21.20

3D/Additive Manufacturing

Researchers Develop New Combined Process for 3D Printing

Enables active medical agents to be incorporated into pharmaceutical products or luminous liquids to be integrated into materials.

Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg 12.18.20

Impact of COVID-19 on the Medtech Supply Chain

Agility, reliability, and resiliency all describe objectives of a company’s supply chain management system.

Joe McBeth, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Jabil 12.16.20

Cardiovascular | Diagnostics

Genetesis' CardioFlux Imaging Tech Gains Breakthrough Status

Leverages room temperature magnetometers to noninvasively measure heart’s naturally-generated magnetic fields.

Business Wire 12.16.20

Medtronic’s Mike Coyle to Lead iRhythm

Current president and CEO Kevin King to retire; change effective January 12, 2021.

iRhythm Technologies Inc. 12.16.20

Cardiovascular

Innovative Health Obtains Patent for Microlumen Reprocessing Technology

Paves the way for future innovation in the field by the company.

Innovative Health Inc. 12.11.20

Surgical

Olympus Adds 3D, IR, Novel Light Tech to MIS Imaging Platform

Expanded VISERA ELITE II surgical imaging capabilities may help reduce costs, improve efficiency.

Olympus

Cardiovascular

Abbott Launches OCT Virtual Reality Training for Cardiologists

VR training improved cath lab staff learning engagement by 45 percent, knowledge retention by 72 percent.

Abbott Laboratories 12.09.20

BellaSeno Establishes High-Throughput Additive Manufacturing Facility for Resorbable Implants

Manufacturing at the facility will be based on the no-touch approach to significantly improve the safety and sterility of medical implants.

BellaSeno GmbH 12.09.20

Survey Finds On-Site Inspections Plummeted by 93 Percent

Findings from Greenlight Guru survey reveal internal divides within organizations are making medical device companies less competitive.

Greenlight Guru 12.08.20

Patient Monitoring

Talking Medtech with TrueFuture's Joe Mullings

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Joe Mullings, medtech recruiter and host of TrueFuture, about what’s got him excited in the medtech space.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.08.20

Molding

A 'Trial and Error' Approach to Micromolded Parts

The medical industry's stringent requirements makes innovation difficult for injection-molded components.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.07.20

Digital Health

Expert Roundup: Achieving Success in the 2021 Medical Device Landscape

Industry experts share their advice on factors medical device manufacturers need to consider for the coming year to stay ahead.

Nick Tippmann, Vice President Of Marketing, Greenlight Guru 12.04.20

Olympus Corporation to Acquire Veran Medical Technologies

Strengthens its position as a leading global medical device company.

JCN Newswire 12.04.20

Molding

Tooling Precision is Key to Micromolding Success

Tool quality dictates part quality for all sizes of medical components.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.03.20

Cytek Biosciences Completes Series D Funding Round

The investment will be used to expand the company’s global infrastructure.

Globe Newswire 12.03.20

Materials

Setting the Standard: Protective Nanocoatings for Today's Medtech

Ensuring medical products are safe from the outside environment is a significant challenge that nanocoatings can help resolve.

Zsolt Pulai, EVP, Technology & Development, HZO Inc. 12.02.20

Wytech Industries Names Henry Burmeister as CFO

Complex specialty core wire manufacturer adds to its management team.

Wytech Industries 12.02.20

Software & IT

Leveraging Virtual Technology for Customer Service and Support

VR/AR solutions enable contactless interactions with customers to address a variety of needs.

Dijam Panigrahi, Co-Founder and COO, Grid Raster Inc. 12.02.20

Tubing & Extrusion

On Line Controls Celebrates 40 Years

The firm manufactures MicroAir technologies for tubing extrusion.

On Line Controls Inc. 11.24.20

Cardiovascular

Draper Develops Noncontact ECG Sensor

Enables direct measurement of the heart’s three-dimensional (3D) bioelectric field.

Draper 11.24.20

Six Percent Growth Predicted for APAC Neurovascular Thrombectomy Devices Market

Medtronic is the leading player in the region, according to market data.

GlobalData 11.24.20

Diagnostics

EchoNous' Point-of-Care Ultrasound

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Kevin Goodwin, CEO of EchoNous, about the role ultrasound in a handheld device can play for healthcare.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.24.20

Cardiovascular

VitalConnect Lanches VitalPatch RTM Cardiac Monitoring Solution

Monitors for 21 cardiac arrhythmias through a unique AI-based ECG analysis solution and captures data on four key vital signs.

Business Wire 11.23.20

Femtech Firm Launches Two-in-One Medical Device to Help Women With Conception

A $1.5 million seed accelerates manufacturing and shipping; app is updated to incorporate user feedback.

PR Newswire 11.23.20

Diagnostics

GE Healthcare Pioneers Photon Counting CT with Prismatic Sensors Buy

Gains Deep Silicon detector technology for photon counting computed tomography (PCCT).

Business Wire 11.20.20

Molding

Miniaturization of Medical Devices Creating Big Assembly Challenges

Extremely tight tolerances leave no room for error.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.20.20

The Big Challenges of Medical Device Miniaturization

Demand for micro-sized products is prompting micromolders to develop new processes and methods that are outside the norm of standard injection molding.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.17.20

Diagnostics | Patient Monitoring

Digital Radiology Ushering Innovations in the Medical Imaging Market

Radiology is on the cusp of revolution following the soaring popularity of digital radiography.

Sunil Jha, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 11.17.20

Cardiovascular

First Patients Treated With Pulsed Electric Field Cardiac Ablation System

Galaxy Medical's Centauri System is designed as an open energy platform with proprietary interface hardware and waveform control algorithms.

PR Newswire 11.17.20

FDA Agrees to Participate in MDIC's Collaborative Community Initiative

Effort is designed to help advance medical device quality and safety to achieve better patient outcomes.

Business Wire 11.17.20

Digital Health

Avail Medsystems Raises $100 Million in Series B Funding

Money will help the company meet demand for procedural telemedicine technology in the operating room.

Business Wire 11.17.20

Three New Members Elected to Titan Medical's Board

Board now consists of a majority of independent corporate directors.

Business Wire 11.16.20

RenovaCare CEO is Elected Board President

Chief executive assumed role in November 2019.

Globe Newswire 11.16.20

Chronic Disease

Wrighting the MiMedx Ship: An Exclusive Interview

In this interview with the firm’s new CEO, MPO discovers what’s been done to turn the page on the company’s troubled past.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.13.20

Mentice to Acquire Vascular Simulations

The combined portfolio will enhance Mentice’s endovascular simulation offerings with proven replication solutions.

Mentice AB 11.13.20

Intersect ENT Closes Deal for Fiagon AG Medical Technologies

The purchase enhances Intersect ENT's offering with a portfolio of balloons, navigation, and localized drug delivery technology.

Business Wire 11.12.20

MDIC Welcomes New Vice President of Health Economics and Patient Value

New executive has more than 30 years of experience working directly with patients and from the administrative perspective.

Business Wire 11.11.20

Diagnostics

Smartphone-based Solutions Boost Infectious Disease POC Testing Market 70.2 Percent

Study reveals that digital POC platforms will enable diagnostic testing beyond the clinic, transforming how assay results are gathered and analyzed.

Frost & Sullivan 11.10.20

R&D & Design

Collaborating with Full-Service Design and Development Providers—A Medtech Makers Q&A

Spectrum Plastics Group’s Paul Melnychuck speaks about the advantages of working with a full-service supplier and contract manufacturer.

Report: Nearly Three-Quarters of mHealth Apps Vulnerable to Data Breach

Findings also conclude that a majority of mHealth apps contain multiple security issues with data storage.

Business Wire 11.05.20

Chronic Disease

Pharmaceutical Focus: A Look at Combination Products

Combination products and drug delivery devices aid in patient compliance and a movement toward point-of-care at home.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 11.04.20

3D/Additive Manufacturing

The Printed World: Additive Manufacturing in Medtech

Medical additive manufacturing experts discuss key factors impacting the market both during and post-pandemic.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.04.20

The Lost Year: 2020 Year in Review

Lessons learned from the global coronavirus pandemic.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.04.20

Cardiovascular

The Heart of the Matter: Trends in Cardiology

Of the three major segments of coronary stents, bioabsorbable stents are expected to have the highest growth between now and 2022.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 11.04.20

Digital Health

Digital Health Delivers During a Year for the Ages

Internet of Medical Things technologies have emerged as the key enabler of a much more holistic and complete disease-state management toolbox.

Brad Womble, Senior Director of Strategy, Marketing, and Mergers & Acquisitions, Jabil Healthcare 11.04.20

Advanced Technology for Staking and Swaging Medical Plastics

It reliably assembles heat- and vibration-sensitive components, and works with a wide range of plastic materials.

Priyank Kishor, Global Product Manager—PulseStaking, Branson at Emerson 11.04.20

The Top 30 and M&A in 2021: What’s Next?

With three of the top five companies appointing new CEOs in the last year and the global pandemic eroding earnings, M&A strategies could look a lot different.

Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors 11.04.20

Congress Examines Additional COVID-19 Relief and Recent Regulatory Changes

The legislative year is nearly coming to a close as Washington survives yet another tumultuous election cycle.

Jeffrey J. Kimbell, Eric P. Juhl, JD and David C. Rudloff, Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates Inc. 11.04.20

Company Developing a COVID-19 Severity Risk Test for U.S. Government

The technology, known as host-response diagnostics, rapidly reads the immune system using multiple mRNA biomarkers and a machine learning algorithm.

Inflammatix 11.04.20

OmniVision Introduces the World’s First Medical RGB-IR Image Sensor

The sensor reduces endoscope size, cost, power, and heat by half.

OmniVision Technologies Inc. 11.04.20

My 2020 Holiday Wish List

There are many lessons to be learned from actions taken during the pandemic. Are there positives that can actually be taken from this mess?

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.04.20

Machining & Laser Processing

Heraeus Medical Components Buys Pulse Systems

Firm expands capabilities in interventional access and delivery with the acquisition of laser processing and manufacturing supplier.

Heraeus Medical Components 11.03.20

OmniVision Expands Medical Image Signal Processor Family for Endoscopes and Catheters

Two new additions to the OVMed ISP product line increase options for greater design flexibility and rapid integration into medical devices.

OmniVision Technologies Inc. 11.03.20

GLEAMER Raises 7.5 Million Euros to Develop AI Radiology Product Line

Company is seeking FDA clearance of its traumatic injury detection tool.

GLEAMER 11.03.20

Cardiovascular

Robocath Creates Joint Venture with MircroPort

Enables the commercialization of Robocath’s R-One platform in China.

Robocath 11.02.20

Surgical

CareDx's Organ Donation Matching Technology

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with CareDX’s Dr. Sham Dholakia about the company’s technology that helps best match patients to donated organs.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.02.20

Diagnostics

Imec Developing Five Minute COVID Test

Approach will use virus particles in exhaled breath to identify positive cases and confirm contagion risk.

Imec 10.30.20

Repligen Corp. Buys ARTeSYN Biosolutions for $200M

Proposed ARTeSYN acquisition adds gold standard single-use downstream bioprocessing systems.

GlobeNewswire 10.28.20

Diagnostics

FDA OKs Cognita Labs' PulmoScan Home-Usable Lung Assessment device

The first-of-its-kind lung assessment device measures airway resistance and elastance.

PR Newswire 10.28.20

Global Central Venous Catheter Market to Surpass $3.06 Billion by 2027

The increasing prevalence of cancer and end-stage renal disease is fueling market growth.

Business Wire 10.26.20

RapidAI Announces $25 Million in Series B Funding

Company to use the funds to expand AI-enhanced cerebrovascular imaging worldwide.

Business Wire 10.26.20

Global Coronary Stents Market to Exceed $15.1 Billion by 2027

Increase is being driven by the rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases, strategic collaborations and acquisitions among key players.

Business Wire 10.23.20

Quasar Medical Devices Expands Headquarters

The company also announces a number of hirings of key personnel.

Quasar Medical Devices LLC 10.22.20

Chronic Disease

FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to Cala Trio

Aims to treat action tremors in the hands of adults with Parkinson's disease.

Cala Health 10.22.20

The Orthopaedic Implant Company's Economical Implants

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Itai Nemovicher, CEO and founder of The Orthopaedic Implant Company, about the company’s orthopedic trauma technology offerings.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.22.20

Diagnostics

Examining the COVID-19 Detection Kits Market

RT-PCR has become second to none in the global healthcare systems for testing COVID-19.

Sunil Jha, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 10.16.20

Diagnostics

DnaNudge, Jabil Healthcare Partner on COVID Test Kits

Key production arrangement will enable high-volume manufacture of CovidNudge testing cartridges on a global scale.

DnaNudge 10.16.20

Cardiovascular

Medtronic, The Foundry to Develop Mitral Valve Repair Technology

Half Moon Medical’s technology now ready for evaluation in early feasibility study.

Medtronic plc 10.15.20

Considerations in Designing 'Fail-Safe' Motor Drive Circuits

Products must be constructed to fail in a safe manner to protect both patients and physicians.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 10.15.20

Digital Health | Software & IT

GE Healthcare Introduces Edison HealthLink

New edge technology is designed to give clinicians rapid access to critical data.

PR Newswire 10.14.20

ArchiMed Acquires Majority Interest in NAMSA

Investment to accelerate NAMSA’s global growth and strategic vision.

Business Wire 10.14.20

Molding

A Primer on the Benefits of Metal Injection Molding

High volume, high performance, complex surgical instrument parts are achievable at an affordable cost with the fabrication process.

Steve Santoro, EVP, MICRO 10.13.20

Rapid Prototyping Comes to the Rescue During the Pandemic

When a regional hospital system needed additional battery packs for respirators, rapid manufacturing technologies were employed.

Michael Gillette, Founder, Nevada Jumpstarter 10.09.20

Electronics

Connected Health Driving Demand for Comprehensive Electronics Solutions

Medical electronics must be designed to handle the increased bandwidth, high-speed interconnects inclusive of fiber optics, and high signal integrity and speed.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 10.09.20