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Surgical

Intuitive Buys Schölly Fiberoptic’s Robotic Endoscope Biz

This acquisition will integrate Schölly’s robotic endoscope manufacturing line, and two Schölly sites into Intuitive operations.

GlobeNewswire 07.16.19

Digital Health | Patient Monitoring | R&D & Design

The Nuances of Using Gamification in Healthcare

Game mechanics are being used to motivate patients in creative new ways.

Online Exclusives Sudipto Sur, Chief Technology Officer at Reflexion Health 07.12.19

Package Validations – A Look at Current and Future State Testing

This webinar on September 11th will highlight the significant changes implemented with the release of the EU’s MDR and its impact on packaging requirements.

07.11.19

Surgical

Hillrom Sells Surgical Consumables Business to Audax for $170M

Products sold include Bard-Parker conventional and safety scalpels and blades, and a variety of other operating room accessories.

PR Newswire 07.10.19

Contract Manufacturing

The Future of Medtech Manufacturing

New survey results shed light on plastics manufacturing & medical devices.

Online Exclusives Jason Middleton, VP of Sales & Development, Ray Products 07.10.19

Diagnostics | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT

Common Issues and Their Solutions in Health Application Development

How to ensure your app is optimized for the Apple Watch.

Online Exclusives Evgeny Zorin, Software Engineer at Auriga Inc. 07.08.19

Contract Manufacturing | Packaging & Sterilization

Selecting the Right Manufacturer to Ensure Reduced Sterilization Risk

Having strict hygienic procedures isn’t just the duty of the hospitals; it begins with the manufacturer.

Online Exclusives John MacDonald, President, AIP Precision Machining 07.08.19

Mike on Medtech: Beyond 510(k)/PMA—De Novo 101

Sean Fenske and Mike Drues discuss the third most common regulatory pathway—the De Novo—clearing up details about its advantages and when it's used.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 07.02.19

Packaging & Sterilization

Kohlberg & Company Acquires Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

The business will continue to operate under the name of Nelipak Healthcare Packaging.

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging 07.02.19

Packaging & Sterilization

Tekni-Plex Purchases Manufacturer Lameplast

Lameplast will become part of Tekni-Plex’s global Tekni-Films business.

Tekni-Plex 07.02.19

Boston Scientific Sells Microspheres to Varian

Company to acquire assets from Boston Scientific to expand embolic bead offering.

PR Newswire 07.02.19

Contract Manufacturing | Materials | R&D & Design

Gelest Acquires Bimax

The acquisition bolsters Gelest's portfolio of specialty materials and solutions.

HAP Marketing Services, Inc. 07.01.19

R&D & Design

7 Tips to Ensure You Embrace Risk for Safer Medical Devices

Embrace the idea or concept of risk to ensure your product is safer and better overall.

Online Exclusives Rilind Elezaj , Founder, Probleme.me 07.01.19

Patient Monitoring

FDA Warning: Potential Cybersecurity Concerns with Certain Medtronic Insulin Pumps

The recalled pumps are Medtronic’s MiniMed 508 insulin pump and MiniMed Paradigm series insulin pumps.

FDA 06.28.19

Maximizing Yield, Minimizing Waste Through Precise Dosing Techniques

This FREE webinar on July 23rd will highlight the differences between commonly used industry solutions and the time-pressure dosing method. Register Today!

06.28.19

Electronics