Most Read MPO Articles in April

The top 10 articles from April discussed: FDA approvals, coatings for medical devices, and medical tubing.
 
Both AIOMEGA’s sleep apnea treatment and Abbott’s TriClip TEER gained FDA approval. AIOMEGA’s AIO Breathe is designed to alleviate or reduce snoring for those with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The TriClip TEER is a transcatheter edge-to-edge repair system, designed for treating tricuspid regurgitation.
 
MPO’s column on coatings on medical devices was very popular. The article discusses the advantages of device coatings and how to avoid health risks associated with some limited-duration device coatings.
 
Last month’s feature on medical tubing and extrusion talked about the different options available. Experts also gave their thoughts on the different offerings and capabilities of tubing and extrusion technologies and manufacturing partners.
 
1. FDA Clears AIOMEGA’s Sleep Apnea Treatment Solution

2. Abbott’s TriClip TEER Wins FDA Approval

3. Abbott’s Latest HeartMate LVAD Recall Linked to 14 Deaths

4. Potential Hidden Dangers of Coatings on Limited-Duration Devices

5. Supplying Sustainable Surfaces for Medical Device Coating and Finishing

6. J&J’s Biosense Webster Reveals Positive Dual-Energy Ablation Results

7. Mack Molding Realigns its Northern Division Sales and Engineering Team

8. Medtech’s Supply Chain: Global Risks Driving Regional Manufacturing

9. Medical Tubing & Extrusion Experts Offer Perspectives on Industry

10. Medtronic Data Backs Sphere-360 Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter