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  • Dr. Stephen Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Leader

    Dr. Stephen Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Leader

    He has never worked in a government position, so his potential FDA agenda is currently unknown.
    Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.13.19
  • 3M to Sell Drug Delivery Business for $650M

    3M to Sell Drug Delivery Business for $650M

    The business, which has annual sales of about $380 million, is being sold to an affiliate of Altaris Capital Partners.
    Business Wire 12.12.19
  • EU

    EU's MDR: Irresistible Force Meets Immovable Object

    EU MDR is colliding with the device industry’s approach & structure to create a perfect storm for manufacturers.
    Online Exclusives Marc Miller, Transperfect Medical Solutions 12.11.19
  • Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Patient Monitoring
    Ladies First: An Examination of the Women

    Ladies First: An Examination of the Women's Health Device Industry

    Economic burden for women's diseases tops $500 billion, but women’s health makes up about 4 percent of total R&D funding for healthcare products and services.
    Online Exclusives Hrishikesh Kadam, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights (GMI) 12.11.19
  • Celmatix Sues Research Partner 23andMe for $100M

    Celmatix Sues Research Partner 23andMe for $100M

    Celmatix claims breaches of the parties' agreement and tortious interference with efforts to raise capital.
    PR Newswire 12.11.19
  • R&D & Design
    Localizing Medical Devices

    Localizing Medical Devices

    Why translating medical devices is not enough.
    Online Exclusives Ofer Tirosh, CEO of Tomedes 12.11.19
  • Diagnostics | Digital Health | Surgical
    Sounding Board: Looking Back at 2019 and Gazing at 2020

    Sounding Board: Looking Back at 2019 and Gazing at 2020

    MPO editorial advisory board members share their thoughts on the most significant events of 2019 and what they expect to watch in 2020.
    Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.10.19
  • Survey: Device Tax

    Survey: Device Tax's Return Will Harm Innovation

    Medical Alley Association survey shows 83 percent of respondents will be decreasing R&D spending if tax is reinstated.
    Business Wire 12.10.19
  • Mike on Medtech: Safety and Performance Based 510(k)

    Mike on Medtech: Safety and Performance Based 510(k)

    Mike Drues and Sean Fenske discuss an “abbreviated” 510(k) option for specific, well-understood devices that doesn’t use a predicate.
    Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.05.19
  • Materials
    Understanding Key Processes for Mixing APIs with Silicone

    Understanding Key Processes for Mixing APIs with Silicone

    The pros and cons of drug delivery and device enhancement.
    Online Exclusives Andrew Gaillard, Healthcare & Medical Segment Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 12.05.19
  • Packaging & Sterilization
    Viant to Halt EtO Sterilization at Michigan Plant by End of Year

    Viant to Halt EtO Sterilization at Michigan Plant by End of Year

    EGLE had been investigating over the past year and issued Viant several violations for inadequate capture and control of ethylene oxide emissions.
    Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) 12.04.19
  • R&D & Design
    How to Minimize Color Variations in Your Medical Device

    How to Minimize Color Variations in Your Medical Device

    The key to making a medical device look great is to minimize obvious defects that catch the eye.
    Online Exclusives Dana Trousil, Medical NPI Team Lead, StarFish Medical 12.03.19
  • Electronics | Software & IT | Surgical
    Don’t Touch: Gesture Tech Is Reshaping How We Interact with Devices

    Don’t Touch: Gesture Tech Is Reshaping How We Interact with Devices

    Where can the technology improve procedures and interactions in the healthcare and medtech space?
    Online Exclusives Stephanie Van Ness, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager, Integrated Computer Solutions 12.02.19
  • Former Executives, Employees of Health Technology Startup Charged in $1 Billion Fraud Scheme

    Former Executives, Employees of Health Technology Startup Charged in $1 Billion Fraud Scheme

    Federal government claims workers falsely represented revenue for additional profit.
    U.S. Department of Justice 11.26.19
  • Revenue-Based Financing: A New Form of Growth Capital

    Revenue-Based Financing: A New Form of Growth Capital

    How revenue-based financing helped Xoran bring a new medical device to market.
    Online Exclusives John Borchers, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Decathlon Capital 11.25.19
  • Digital Health | Patient Monitoring
    The Digital Patient File is Coming

    The Digital Patient File is Coming

    Digital patient files and a prescription app prove that the field of healthcare digitization is growing.
    Videos Mhoch4
  • Diagnostics | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring
    Medica Exhibitors Help Balance Office Life

    Medica Exhibitors Help Balance Office Life

    This video is showcasing five new products from Medica, the world's largest trade show for medical devices, that can help make your day at work more relaxed.
    Videos Mhoch4
  • Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Neurological
    Highlights of Tomorrow

    Highlights of Tomorrow's Medicine

    Sensitive robots, artificial intelligence, and VR glasses are revolutionizing tomorrow's medicine.
    Videos Mhoch4
  • R&D & Design
    Pre-Filled Safety Syringes and the Self-Administration Trend

    Pre-Filled Safety Syringes and the Self-Administration Trend

    Providing patients with independence, while reducing risks.
    Online Exclusives George I’ons, Head of Product Strategy and Insights, Owen Mumford Pharmaceutical Services 11.21.19
  • Hologic to Sell Cynosure Medical Aesthetics Business

    Hologic to Sell Cynosure Medical Aesthetics Business

    Plans accelerated share repurchase program.
    Business Wire 11.20.19