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Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 06.29.21
Cardiovascular

FDA Approves Abiomed's Next-Gen Impella RP for Right Heart Failure

Safe and effective to treat acute right heart failure for up to 14 days.
Business Wire 06.29.21
TÜV SÜD North America Gains FDA Accreditation for Device Testing

TÜV SÜD offers ASCA-accredited laboratory testing of medical devices at five U.S. locations and in Canada.
Business Wire 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
Digital Health

Canon Medical Expands AI-Based Image Reconstruction Tech

AiCE) Deep Learning Reconstruction can now be used for 96 percent of all procedures using the Vantage Galan 3T MR system.
Business Wire 06.29.21
Aziyo Biologics Begins De Novo CanGaroo Clinical Study

Trial aims to provide insights into the profiles of patients selected for CanGaroo Envelope implantation.
Globe Newswire 06.29.21
Wellesley College President Joins Abiomed Board of Directors

Paula A. Johnson, M.D., also was a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Business Wire 06.28.21
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
COVID-19 Sample Collection Kits Market to Reach $16.56B by 2028

Most lucrative growth to occur in Asia Pacific region.
Polaris Market Research 06.28.21
New miniature drives for medical robots and multi-axis systems

maxon is once again expanding its range of configurable drives with more brushless DC motors, gearheads, and encoders from the ECX series.
maxon drives are heading to the Red Planet with NASA’s Perseverance rover

In July, NASA will be sending its fifth rover to Mars.
AdvaMed Encourages Biden to Prioritize Medical Supplies Transport

Hoping to see supply chain bottlenecks alleviated before Fall due to flu season and uncertainty around COVID variants.
AdvaMed 06.23.21
Surgical

Medtronic’s Hugo Robotic Surgery System Makes Clinical Debut

The robotic prostatectomy marked the start of the Hugo RAS System global patient registry.
PR Newswire 06.23.21
Digital Health

Pear Therapeutics to Become Public Company

Seeks to expand its leadership position in prescription digital therapeutics.
Pear Therapeutics 06.23.21
Canada Approves Drug-Releasing Contact Lens for Eye Allergies

Daily disposable lens corrects vision and provides relief to patients suffering from allergic conjunctivitis.
PR Newswire 06.23.21
Surgical

Ethicon Launches ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer

Bipolar energy device increases procedural efficiency and provides stronger sealing.
PR Newswire 06.22.21
Diagnostics

DARPA Enlists University to Develop AI for Portable Ultrasound

Research team will put expert knowledge at the fingertips of frontline medics.
Carnegie Mellon University 06.22.21
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
Elixir Medical Expands DynamX Study to Facilities in Two European Countries

Trial is enrolling 444 patients from 30 centers in Europe and Japan.
Business Wire 06.21.21
Second U.S. Patent Awarded to Alvalux for Wearable Light Therapy Device

Company received its first patent earlier this year for a wearable dermal repair system marketed under the CicaLux brand.
PR Newswire 06.21.21
Digital Health

LifeConnect Partners With Movement Interactive and AffirmXH

The partnership will now expand the Hiji Band’s potential into healthcare, providing new data sources from patients in their real environments.
LifeConnect 06.18.21
Spectrum Plastics Group Buys KCS Plastics Ltd.

Acquisition brings blown films capacity and new capabilities to the firm.
Spectrum Plastics Group 06.15.21
Kerecis Introduces Fish Skin Product for Healing Burns

Large, mesh fish-skin grafts from Iceland can bring relief to patients and help them regain active lives.
Business Wire 06.15.21
Global Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Devices Market to Reach $1.4B by 2030

'Ssurge period’ in procedures and OVD sales to begin, but the increase will not offset pandemic-induced revenue losses until next year.
GlobalData 06.15.21
Philips Recalls Certain Sleep and Respiratory Care Devices

Mitigates potential health risks related to the sound abatement foam component.
GlobeNewswire 06.14.21
Surgical

Aspen Surgical Buys Stork Labor and Delivery Products

Provides a platform for growth in obstetrics and gynecology.
Business Wire 06.14.21
Validant Acquires Greenleaf Health

Greenleaf Chief Executive Patrick Ronan named new CEO of Validant.
Business Wire 06.14.21
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
Vivasure Medical First Patient in Study of Next-Gen PerQseal+ Device

Trial will provide investigators with a better understanding of the product's benefits.
Michael Barbella 06.14.21
Feinstein Institutes Scientists Develop Long-Term Vagus Nerve Implant

Research could help advance the field of bioelectric medicine.
Business Wire 06.11.21
Probo Medical Acquires SonoDepot

Deal extends Probo as a coast-to-coast third-party service provider.
Business Wire 06.11.21
NanoVibronix Begins Real World Patient Study of UroShield

Patient recruitment underway; interim results expected in October.
Business Wire 06.11.21
Tubing & Extrusion

Zeus Acquires CathX Medical

Will integrate the catheter-based contract manufacturer.
Zeus Industrial Products Inc. 06.10.21
Patient Monitoring

Nuvo's Remote Uterine Monitoring Earns FDA Nod

Expands clinical utility of INVU by Nuvo platform.
PR Newswire 06.10.21
Cardiovascular | Surgical

FDA Clears Neurescue's Intelligent Balloon Catheter

Cleared for hemorrhage control and IDE approved for cardiac arrest.
Business Wire 06.10.21
Patient Monitoring

Xandar Kardian’s Health Monitoring Radar Gains Clearance

This radar people-counting solution enables continuous and completely autonomous vital sign readings in real-time
Xandar Kardian 06.10.21
Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs Canon Medical's Digital PET/CT for AI-Based Image Reconstruction

Cartesion Prime with AiCE helps clinicians produce high-quality images consistently.
Business Wire 06.10.21
Qosina Expands Class VI Tubing Portfolio for Single-Use Medical Device and Bioprocess Applications

Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, June 9, 2021
Cardiovascular | Surgical

Medtronic Reveal LINQ ICM Trial Data Shows Superiority

Demonstrated seven-fold increase in detecting atrial fibrillation vs. standard of care.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.08.21
Cardiovascular | Surgical

FDA OKs AngioDynamics' AlphaVac Mechanical Thrombectomy System

Non-surgical removal of thrombi or emboli from the vasculature.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.08.21
Molding

MTD Micro Molding Marks Facility Expansion Opening

Ceremony included unveiling of plaque to honor late president.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 06.07.21
Private Equity Group to Buy Medline for Over $30B

Medline will remain a privately held, family-led company.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.07.21
Global Diabetes Care Devices Market to Garner $39.4B by 2027

The increasing geriatric population is forecast to drive market growth over the next six years.
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
Bodyport Names Amit Rushi as Chief Commercial Officer

Phyllis Whiteley, Ph.D., is appointed board chairman.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.04.21
CeQur Raises $115 Million Series C5 Financing

Money will support the commercialization and scale-up of automated manufacturing for the firm's Simplicity wearable insulin delivery device.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.04.21
Freudenberg Medical's Dr. Sherry Gray Retires as VP/GM

Gray will be succeeded by Ana Quesada.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant 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
3D/Additive Manufacturing

Materialise Acquires Option to Buy Link3D

Potential deal will accelerate roadmap to offer cloud-based access to integrated software platform.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.03.21
NovaSignal Launches Cerebral Blood Flow Measurement Platform

Product is a unified, AI-driven cerebral ultrasound solution that provides clinicians with evidence to guide patient diagnosis and treatment.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.03.21
Cardiovascular | Digital Health | Software & IT

FDA Clears Avicenna.AI's Triage Solution for Deadly Vascular Conditions

CINA CHEST detects and supports emergency triage of pulmonary embolism and aortic dissection.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.02.21
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
Will Recent Changes in CMS Rules Sink Us?

As of Jan. 1, CMS started cutting its list of inpatient-only services.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical 06.02.21
Chronic Disease | Digital Health

Baxter Launches Sharesource Analytics 1.0 for Dialysis

Digital health module to enhance clinical management of home dialysis patients.
Sam Brusco, Associate 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
Contract Manufacturing

Resonetics Acquires Distal Solutions

Adds interventional medical device design and development services to Resonetics' portfolio.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.01.21
Cardiovascular

Abiomed Buys preCARDIA, a Heart Failure Tech Firm

preCARDIA system treats acute decompensated heart failure.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.01.21
Memic Innovative Surgery Raises $96 Million

Funding will primarily support commercialization of the Hominis surgical robot in the United States.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.01.21
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
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
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Cardiovascular | Surgical

Medtronic Two-Year Evolut Low-Risk TAVR Trial Results Released

Demonstrates hemodynamic advantages of Evolut TAVR System over open-heart surgery.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.18.21
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
3M Unveils Silicone Adhesive for People With Fragile Skin

Product is breathable, conformable, enables up to a seven-day wear time, and minimizes skin cell removal.
Michael Barbella, Managing 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
Cardiovascular

Abbott Recalls Assurity, Endurity Pacemakers

Potential moisture ingress is causing electrical shorts and reduced battery life.
Sam Brusco, Associate 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
Diagnostics

BD Announces CE Marked Assay for HPV Screening from At-Home Self-Collected Samples

Affords women greater access to testing.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.14.21
Tech Etch Appoints Brian Roberts as CFO

Roberts brings 25 years of extensive international financial and operational experience.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.14.21
Fresenius Kabi, Corvida Medical Forge Distribution Pact for Drug Transfer Device

Agreement enhances Fresenius Kabi’s offerings in oncology care.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 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
MDS Acquires Assets of APS Plastics and Manufacturing

Expands its machining capabilities.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.12.21
Chronic Disease

NXgenPort Enters License Agreement with Mayo Clinic

Collaboration advances the company’s development and product testing efforts.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.12.21
Double-Digit Growth Expected for South Korean Coronary Stents Market

Increase to be driven by improved outcomes of stenting procedures and lower prices.
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.
Alvalux Medical Awarded Patent for Wearable Dermal Repair System

Product helps improve old and prevent new hypertrophic and keloid scar healing.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.11.21
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
Paige Appoints Chief Commercial Officer and Medical Director

Andy Moye has worked in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology and life sciences.
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
Patient Monitoring

Medtronic Rolls Out SonarMed Pediatric Monitor

Alerts clinicians to potential airway obstructions during ventilation.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.10.21
Neurological

Theranica’s Therapeutic Wearable Wins Award

Nerivio was named as the ‘Best New Technology Solution for Pain Management.’
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.07.21
Diagnostics

RSIP Vision Launches Prostate MRI-to-Ultrasound Registration Tool

Module creates a warped MRI scan that matches real-time ultrasound results to precisely locate clinically relevant regions & reduce procedural risks to patients
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.07.21
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
GORE Reports First Use of the EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis

Cases successfully performed in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Houston.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.07.21
Lumendi Introduces its EZ Glide Hydrophilic Coating

The coating is activated by water or saline and improves endoscopic performance of the DiLumen EIP.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.07.21
Cardinal Health Partners With FourKites to Build Cognitive Supply Chain

FourKites will serve as innovation partner and central data hub for all Cardinal Health shipments.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.07.21
Chronic Disease | Diagnostics

GE Healthcare Buys Zionexa, a Breast Cancer Dx Startup

Acquired molecular imaging agent aims for more targeted metastatic breast cancer treatment.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.06.21
Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

Abbott Begins Trial for Patients with Simultaneous AFib and Heart Failure

Will use cardiac ablation and sensors to monitor pulmonary artery pressure and abnormal heartbeats.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.06.21
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
PolyVascular Awarded $2 Million Grant to Study Pediatric Heart Valve

Company hires Will Clifton as COO to manage the path to human trials in the United States.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.06.21
Digital Health

Connect America to Buy Philips' Aging and Caregiving Biz

Combined business will service expanded customer base of Personal Emergency Response System.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.05.21
Surgical

PENTAX Appoints Former Philips VP Ojas A. Buch as President, Americas

Buch also held leadership roles at GE Healthcare, St. Jude Medical (Abbott), and CareFusion (Yvaire).
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.05.21
Wytech Industries Appoints President

David Ohmann brings 25 years of experience in international, orthopedic, and advanced surgical medical device segments.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.05.21
Strong Growth Forecast for Japan's Assisted Reproductive Tech Devices Market

Government-enacted family-friendly policies and subsidization of female reproductive health methods will help drive the sector's expansion.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.05.21
Stephanie Fehr Appointed to Invacare Corporation's Board

New addition currently works for UnitedHealthcare and spent nearly two decades at Apple Computer Inc.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.05.21
NeurOptics Launches Pupillometry Program at Tennessee Hospital

Neurological intensive care unit implements pupillometry as a tool to support management of brain injury patients.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.05.21
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
Study Shows High Safety, Efficacy for Adjustable Thrombectomy Device

Data demonstrate 84.6 percent revascularization success with Rapid Medical’s TIGERTRIEVER.
Michael Barbella, Managing 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
Cardiovascular | Surgical

Medtronic's Evolut PRO+ TAVI System Gains CE Mark

PRO+ TAVI System launches with four valve sizes and lowest delivery profile yet.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.04.21
Surgical

CooperCompanies Buys obp Medical for $60M

Builds on CooperSurgical‘s strong family of OB/GYN medical devices.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.04.21
Surgical

FDA Clears XPERIENCE No Rinse Antimicrobial Solution

The solution defends against germs for hours and can used in virtually every open surgery case.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.04.21
Digital Health

How Can a Device End User Aid in Cybersecurity?

MPO's Sean Fenske gets tips from Alan Grau of Sectigo about how a medical device end user, whether physician or patient, can help ensure the unit is secure.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief
Preparing for the EU’s MDR

As the clock to the deadline is in the final minutes, this article offers a few tips to help ensure companies meet with the requirements.
Nick Tippmann, Vice President of Marketing, Greenlight Guru 04.29.21
Materials

The Plastics Problem—Infection Control vs. Medical Equipment

Due to harsh chemicals, medical device manufacturers need a solution to the problems caused by regular cleaning of healthcare equipment.
Ryan Hoobler, VP of Engineering, Code Corporation 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
Cardiovascular

Ceryx Medical Appoints Chas Taylor as Chairman

New leader founded three international cardiovascular businesses.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.27.21
Neurological

LivaNova, Verily Begin Difficult-to-Treat Depression Study

Verily research tools will evaluate real-world VNS Therapy effectiveness as adjunctive difficult-to-treat depression treatment.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.27.21
Cardiovascular Systems Acquires Peripheral Support Catheters from WavePoint Medical

Agreement also includes development of portfolio of CTO products.
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
LG Expands Diagnostic Medical Monitor Line

Unveils new 12-megapixel multimodality display.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.23.21
Cardiovascular

Getinge Heart Lung Machine Becomes Available for European Hospitals

The HL 40 is designed to increase safety and ensure maximum uptime in cardiac surgery.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.23.21
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
Patient Monitoring

Cipher Skin's Biomechanics Measuring Mesh

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Dr. Shaka Bahadu of Cipher Skin about his measurement mesh and the healthcare applications for it.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 04.22.21
Machining & Laser Processing

Developing Leaders in the Workforce—MPO Videobites

Dax Strohmeyer of Triangle speaks with MPO’s Sean Fenske about the company’s establishment of a program to address the need for future leaders.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief
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.
Patient Monitoring

FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance to LivaNova’s B-Capta

An in-line, blood-gas monitoring system integrated into the S5 Heart-Lung Machine.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.20.21
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
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
Cardiovascular

FDA OKs Canon Medical's One-Beat Spectral Cardiac CT

Aquilion ONE / PRISM Edition now offers AI-powered spectral capabilities for cardiac exams.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.19.21
IZI Medical Products Launches Fully Automatic Quick-Core Auto Biopsy System

Product has three programmable firing modes for tissue sampling.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.19.21
Seed Grants Awarded to Five Proposals for Pediatric Medical Device Development

Projects address infant feeding development, neonatal jaundice, pediatric dysphagia, unplanned extubations, and adrenal crisis.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.19.21
Digital Health

Real-World Medical Device Hacking Tales

MPO's Sean Fenske gains some insights from Alan Grau of Sectigo on examples of real-world healthcare device hacking incidents and the details involved.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief
Iterative Scopes Announces IBD-Focused Scientific Advisory Board

The governing body also will include experts in artificial intelligence.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.16.21
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
Acutus Medical Receives FDA Clearance of AcQCross

Product family targets more than 300,000 annual U.S. electrophysiology and structural heart procedures.
Michael Barbella, Managing 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
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
Nagarro Achieves ISO 13485 Certification

Company's iife sciences and healthcare business unit offers new opportunities in digital disruption and connected medical devices.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.14.21
MICRO Expands with New Facility in Costa Rica

Increases its cleanroom assembly capacity to better serve its medical device customers.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.13.21
Qosina Announces Expanded Portfolio for Bioprocess Single-use Systems

Qosina is pleased to announce a new extension to their product portfolio, developed specifically for the needs of the single-use bioprocess industry
Cardiovascular

Endologix Acquires PQ Bypass

Gains proprietary Detour platform for percutaneous femoral-popliteal bypass.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.13.21
Cardiovascular

Elixir Medical Begins Study of Metallic Implant for CAD Treatment

Product is designed to adapt to vessel physiology.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.13.21
Digital Health

Thinklabs' Digital Stethoscope for Digital Health

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Clive Smith of Thinklabs about his digital stethoscope and how it was used during the pandemic.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 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
Cardiovascular

USPTO Issues Patent Covering Hancock Jaffe’s VenoValve

Valve is intended to be surgically implanted in the deep venous system of the leg to treat reflux associated with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI).
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.08.21
Viant Completes Expansion of Costa Rica Facility

New capabilities will boost speed to market for complex medical devices.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.08.21
Cardiovascular

Digging into the Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring Device Market

The overall market is set to reach an annual valuation of $9 billion by 2026.
Saloni Walimbe, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 04.08.21
Contract Manufacturing | R&D & Design

Moving from Concept to Design—MPO Videobites

Mike Schultz of Spectrum Plastics Group speaks with MPO’s Sean Fenske about the Launch Pad Engineering Service the firm offers for medical device manufacturers.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief
SMC Ltd. Expands Costa Rica Facility

Doubles the current facility, bringing it to 120,000 square feet in the Coyol Free Zone Park in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.07.21
Berlin Heals' C-MIC Heart Failure Implant Achieves Breakthrough Device Status

Company initiates an early feasibility study in the United States.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.07.21
FreeMind Group Explains Non-Dilutive Funding

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Guy Har-Chen of FreeMind Group about non-dilutive funding and the future of digital health.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 04.06.21
Grant Issued for Development of 3D-Printed Resorbable Medical Implants

BellaSeno and Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology are partnering on the innovation.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.05.21
Philips Survey Reveals COVID-19’s Negative Impact on Sleep Quality, CPAP Use

Seventy percent of people surveyed have experienced one or more new sleep challenges since the start of the pandemic, data show.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.05.21
Second Sight Aborts Business Combination with Pixium Vision

Pixium said it would take all necessary means—including legal measures—to claim compensation.
Sam Brusco, Associate 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
Cardiovascular | Surgical

Home Is Where the Heart (Valve) Is

Artificial heart valve makers reached a number of milestones despite the pandemic’s global squeeze.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 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
Diagnostics

PPE and Diagnostics: Sourcing Domestically and Speeding Time to Market

With smart onshoring strategies, the medical device industry can collaborate to fix supply chain issues.
Claudio Hanna and Ralph Tricomi , Web Industries 04.01.21
Testing

The Evolution of Chemical Characterization for Medical Devices

Evaluation of biological safety of devices is experiencing some of the most significant changes in history.
Sandi Schaible, Senior Director, Analytical Chemistry and Regulatory Toxicology, WuXi AppTec Medical Device Testing 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
Global Supply Chain Wisdom from Coronavirus-Colored Lenses

There are precious pearls of wisdom from this past year that will come in handy during the next “crisis.”
Chris Oleksy, Founder and CEO, Oleksy Enterprises and Co-Founder Next Life Medical; CEO, Emergent Respiratory 04.01.21
Four Considerations When Selling to a Private Equity Fund

A private equity partner can help medtech firms expand into new markets and serve existing clients better.
Bill Hadler and Anisa Mohanty, McDermott Will & Emery 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
Surgical

Ethicon Launches Echelon+ Stapler

Increases staple line security and reduces complications in surgery.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.01.21
Diagnostics

BD Gains EUA for Asymptomatic COVID-19 Screening via Rapid Testing

BD Veritor Plus System supports return-to-school and return-to-work programs through serial testing.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.01.21
Longeviti Launches ClearFit Covers for Brain Surgery Patients

ClearFit Implants can reconstruct the skull and be used as a diagnostic tool.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.21
Diagnostics

Abbott's Rapid COVID-19 Self-Test Receives EUA

Permits asymptomatic, non-prescription, over-the-counter self-use for people with or without symptoms.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.01.21
Fralock Holdings Acquires Oasis Materials

Third strategic acquisition in 12 months expands Fralock Holdings' solutions across critical industries.
Michael Barbella, Managing 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
Digital Health

Hackers and Home Healthcare Equipment Concerns

MPO's Sean Fenske continues a discussion with Alan Grau of Sectigo about home and mobile healthcare devices and the threat of hackers.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief
Neurological

Encora's Tremor Reducing Wristband Gains Breakthrough Status

Indicated to provide temporary hand tremor relief in adult essential tremor or Parkinson's patients.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.31.21
Electronics

Talented Labor Pool a Challenge for EMS Providers

Workers skilled in electrical wiring and installation in medical products can be difficult to find.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.31.21
Alaxo Airway Stents Establishes Partnership With Portage College

Alliance aims to help support the company's North American growth.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.31.21
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
Why Is Manufacturing Demand Increasing for IV Bags?

Many types and sizes of IV bags are in short supply, putting a strain on the industry.
Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Revolutionized 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
BDP Reimbursement Delay—Mike on Medtech

Mike Drues and Sean Fenske discuss the causes for the delay in rolling out the four-year reimbursement policy for breakthrough devices.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.30.21
Cardiovascular

FDA Breakthrough Status Granted to Cook Medical's Zenith Endovascular Graft

ZFEN+ includes up to five precisely located fenestrations to accommodate the visceral vessels.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.29.21
Ultrasound Stimulation Can Reduce Obesity, Research Indicates

New study is based on the discovery that ultrasound can be used to perform peripheral nerve modulation as a new form of bioelectronic medicine.
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
Cardiovascular

FDA Approves Medtronic's Harmony TPV for Congenital Heart Disease

Less invasive option to treat pulmonary valve regurgitation for patients with a native or surgically-repaired right ventricular outflow tract.
Sam Brusco, Associate 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
Surgical

Boston Scientific to Pay $189M to Settle Charges Over Surgical Mesh

The company misled consumers about its surgical mesh devices' safety and effectiveness.
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
J&J Executive, CNN On-Air Commentator Appointed to Glaukos Board

With latest additions, the governing body now consists of nine directors.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.24.21
Tissium Appoints VP of Global Operations

Thierry Darnis brings a deep background as a global leader managing major medical device design and production units at world-class companies.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.23.21
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
Diagnostics

Optellum Receives FDA Clearance for Virtual Nodule Clinic

Empowers clinicians to make optimal clinical decisions in early-stage lung cancer diagnosis and is now commercially available in the U.S.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.23.21
Chronic Disease

Insulet’s Omnipod 5 Shows Promise in Pivotal Trial

Demonstrated improved clinical outcomes in type 1 diabetes.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.23.21
Global Medtech Industry Cross-Border M&A Deals Total $4.5B in Q4 2020

The United States topped deal activity.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.22.21
U.K. Medical Pendant Market to Top $25.5 Million by End of 2027

The increasing incidence of healthcare-associated infections is a major factor fueling the market's growth.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.22.21
J. Knipper and Company Appoints Chief Financial Officer

New hire has 30 years of diverse experience in accounting, financial management, M&A, and operations.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.22.21
Cardiovascular | Surgical

CSI Buys Peripheral Support Catheters from WavePoint Medical

Agreement also includes development of portfolio of chronic total occlusion products.
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.22.21
Contract Manufacturing | Molding

Molding Validation Optimization—A Medtech Makers Q&A

PTI’s Steve VanderKooi offers advice to help manufacturers avoid pitfalls and delays to ensure a timely and repeatable validation protocol.
BGF Invests in Vascular Closure Devices Firm

Financing marks BFG's seventh Irish investment in the past two years.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.19.21
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
Probo Medical Acquires IMAX Medical

Deal enables IMAX Medical to offer a deeper solution set to suppliers and customers.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.19.21
Urgotech Unveils Results from Clinical Study of Urgonight

Helped users gain more sleep each night.
Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.18.21
Olympic Bobsledder Named New Board Chairman at PathogenX

World Cup medalist has spent half his sales and management career in the medical device and healthcare technology sector.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.18.21
Medtech's Cross Border Venture Financing Deals Top $1B in Q4 2020

The United States led deal activity during the three-month period.
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
Hearing Implant Market Value to Expand by $600M This Decade

Sector will be driven by an increasing prevalence of hearing loss among the world's aging populations.
Michael Barbella, Managing 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
Digital Health

Discussing Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Alan Grau of Sectigo about the importance of cybersecurity in connected medical devices.
Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief
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
Fresenius Kidney Care to Open 100 Transitional Care Units

Units offer hands-on education around all treatment modalities including home dialysis.
PR Newswire 06.18.20