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  • Options with an Overly Burdensome FDA—Mike on Medtech

    Options with an Overly Burdensome FDA—Mike on Medtech

    Mike Drues and Sean Fenske discuss the routes a company can take when they think the agency is asking too much of them.
    Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.19.21
  • Chronic Disease | Electronics | Materials | Patient Monitoring
    Quarter-Sized Sensor Spots Glucose Levels in Sweat

    Quarter-Sized Sensor Spots Glucose Levels in Sweat

    Penn State-developed device verified by a commercially available glucose monitor.
    Videos Sam Brusco, Associate Editor
  • Surgical
    Hologic to Acquire Bolder Surgical for $160M

    Hologic to Acquire Bolder Surgical for $160M

    Adds laparoscopic vessel sealing, dividing, and dissecting devices to the Hologic portfolio.
    Business Wire 10.14.21
  • Diagnostics
    Abbott Recalls Alinity COVID-19 Tests Due to False Positive Risk

    Abbott Recalls Alinity COVID-19 Tests Due to False Positive Risk

    False positives may be related to current mixing parameters for the chemicals combined with patient samples.
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10.14.21
  • Diagnostics
    EU Proposes Delay of IVDR Regulation Due to COVID-19 Backlog

    EU Proposes Delay of IVDR Regulation Due to COVID-19 Backlog

    EU stated pandemic challenges diverted resources from Member States, health institutions, and economic operators.
    European Commission 10.14.21
  • An Introduction to Medical Device Regulation: Pathways, Strategies, and Challenges

    An Introduction to Medical Device Regulation: Pathways, Strategies, and Challenges

    This webinar will provide a basic overview of the FDA's regulatory process for regulating medical devices.
    10.14.21
  • Digital Health | Software & IT
    GHX Buys Explorer Surgical, Gains Digital Case Support Platform

    GHX Buys Explorer Surgical, Gains Digital Case Support Platform

    GHX will now have digital expertise in creating procedure playbooks, telementoring, and performance tracking tools.
    PR Newswire 10.14.21
  • Contract Manufacturing | Electronics | R&D & Design
    SteriPack Buys HWI, Expands Design Capabilities

    SteriPack Buys HWI, Expands Design Capabilities

    HWI specializes in electronics, firmware, software, electromechanical, robotics, IoT, RF, ASIC, and microminiature design.
    PR Newswire 10.13.21
  • SoClean Files Suit Against Philips Over CPAP Recall

    SoClean Files Suit Against Philips Over CPAP Recall

    According to the complaint, Philips misled the public and engaged in acts of deliberate misdirection.
    PR Newswire 10.13.21
  • Laborie Medical Acquires Pelvalon

    Laborie Medical Acquires Pelvalon

    Gains Eclipse System non-surgical, patient-controlled device for women suffering from fecal incontinence.
    PR Newswire 10.13.21
  • Packaging & Sterilization | Testing
    Importance of Company Values in Medtech Testing—MPO Videobites

    Importance of Company Values in Medtech Testing—MPO Videobites

    Nora Crivello of WESTPAK Inc. speaks to the role corporate values and integrity play in serving the medical device industry as a package testing specialist.
    Videos
  • Novanta Acquires ATI Industrial Automation

    Novanta Acquires ATI Industrial Automation

    The $172 million deal expands Novanta's position in medical robotics.
    Business Wire 10.12.21
  • Chronic Disease
    Parylene Protection for Diabetes Control Devices

    Parylene Protection for Diabetes Control Devices

    Making diabetes management as easy and as safe as possible.
    Online Exclusives James Tosh, Vice President, Application Engineering, HZO Inc. 10.11.21
  • Molding

    Miniaturizing Metal Through Injection Molding—A Medtech Makers Q&A

    Metal injection molding for micro components offers numerous benefits, but the right supplier is critical.
    Sponsored released by Donatelle 10.11.21
  • Testing
    Vision Systems Ensure Accuracy in Laser Marking Processes

    Vision Systems Ensure Accuracy in Laser Marking Processes

    Achieve proper marking, reliability, and efficiency no matter the product being processed.
    Online Exclusives David Locke, Regional Sales Manager, ACSYS Lasertechnik US Inc. 10.08.21
  • Tubing & Extrusion
    Tekni-Plex Buys Johnson Plastic Group

    Tekni-Plex Buys Johnson Plastic Group

    Johnson Plastic Group specializes in precision extrusions for medical device applications.
    PR Newswire 10.08.21
  • Diagnostics
    PAVmed Acquires EsophaCap Manufacturer CapNostics

    PAVmed Acquires EsophaCap Manufacturer CapNostics

    Company gains the non-endoscopic esophageal cell collection device.
    Business Wire 10.07.21
  • Diagnostics
    Four Benefits of Multiplex Technology for Patients

    Four Benefits of Multiplex Technology for Patients

    How multiplex testing can help overcome health disparities.
    Online Exclusives Bruno Larida, Vice President, Marketing, Seegene Technologies 10.07.21
  • Molding
    Beacon Manufacturing Group Acquires Acromatic Plastics

    Beacon Manufacturing Group Acquires Acromatic Plastics

    Acquisition to drive strategic growth for Beacon MedTech Solutions business.
    Beacon Manufacturing Group 10.07.21
  • Topcon Healthcare Acquires VISIA Imaging

    Topcon Healthcare Acquires VISIA Imaging

    The deal expands Topcon’s product offering and manufacturing capabilities in the anterior segment market.
    Business Wire 10.07.21