Medical Product Outsourcing

A Blueprint for Reducing Medtech Industry's Carbon Footprint

Global warming impact of “single-use” medical devices can be halved by using reprocessed products.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.03.21

Bigfoot Biomedical Closes $55 Million in Series C Financing

Funding to support its breakthrough therapy and telemedicine solutions for people living with Type 1, Type 2 diabetes.

Business Wire 08.03.20

Bigfoot Biomedical Appoints Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Jim Malone joins the medical device company.

Bigfoot Biomedical Inc. 06.15.20

Study Finds UVC Technology Deactivates Human Coronavirus on Footwear

Shoes and floors identified as major source of coronavirus spread well beyond patient rooms in hospital settings.

Business Wire 04.27.20

Embracing the ‘Amazon Effect’ to Improve Financial Health

Healthcare product suppliers can improve their image to customers through automated, easy-to-use transactional utilities.

Online Exclusives Mitchell Rose, SVP and GM, Corporate Segment, Billtrust 04.08.20

Qosina Is the Trusted Provider of Single-Use Bioprocessing Components

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Mike on Medtech: COVID-19, Part 1

Mike Drues and Sean Fenske discuss Emergency Use Authorization and the potential problems with non-medical device manufacturers producing ventilators.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 04.01.20

Industry Events Schedule Disrupted Due to Coronavirus—Full Event List

The medical device manufacturing industry has seen the postponement or cancellation of a number of upcoming events.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.30.20

Contract Manufacturing | Diagnostics

Web Industries Allocates Priority Capacity for COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests

Company is accelerating transition to high-volume production for new LFI devices.

Web Industries Inc. 03.25.20

Diagnostics

UC San Diego Partners with 5 Dx Manufacturers to Boost COVID-19 Testing

The University is working with Thermo Fisher, Roche, GenMark, Luminex, and Abbott.

University of California - San Diego 03.23.20

Qosina Provides Business Update Regarding COVID-19

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Class Ir Device Manufacturers Must Keep Their Feet on the Gas

The recent deadline extension for Class I reusable devices to comply with MDR is a relief, but these next four years will go by fast.

Dan Fowler, Principal Scientist, WuXi Medical Device Testing 03.04.20

ENFit™ Components from Qosina Help Reduce Critical Enteral Misconnections

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Okapi Medical Appoints New CEO

New leader was senior director of Business Development, Europe, at Flextronics Medical.

PR Newswire 02.21.20

Molding

The Need for Collaboration and DFM When Micro Molding

Why a collaborative and transparent relationship between micro molder and client is important.

Online Exclusives Roger Hargens, CEO/President, Accumold 02.12.20

Molding

Comar to Expand West Coast Footprint

The new 230,000-square-foot facility will feature a full-service mold prototyping lab, and dedicated mold sampling and development equipment.

Comar 02.10.20

Tubing & Extrusion

Accu-Tube Acquires Mercury Tube

Mercury Tube is a manufacturer of high precision stainless steel and high nickel alloy tubing.

Accu-Tube 02.07.20

Cardiovascular Systems' Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy Device Debuts in Europe

German patient is the first to be treated with the Stealth 360 Peripheral OAS 1.25 Micro Crown.

Business Wire 02.04.20

Qosina Unveils New Line of Adhesives for Bonding Components

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Comar Acquires iMARK: An Exclusive Delve Into the Deal

Comar's CEO shares with MPO the benefits of the alliance.

Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor in Chief 01.27.20

ResMed Pays Over $37.5M to Settle Kickback Allegations

The agreement resolves five lawsuits originally brought by whistleblowers.

United States Department of Justice 01.16.20

Molding

Plastikos Inc. Invests in Equipment to Advance Micro Molding Capabilities

Each machine is capable of delivering a shot size as small as 0.3 ounces of material.

Plastikos 01.13.20

Bigfoot Biomedical Raises $45M, Led by Abbott

Funds to support breakthrough therapy for 6M living with insulin-requiring type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Bigfoot Biomedical 01.13.20

Software & IT

Days of Future Past: Predictions for MDR Supplier Success

Vertical specialization, quality systems-based production, supplier scale, advanced automation solutions, and entrepreneurial focus are a winning combination.

Online Exclusives Marc Miller, Division President, TransPerfect Medical Device Solutions 01.06.20

FDA Clears Masimo's Neonatal RD SET Pulse Oximetry Sensors with Improved Accuracy Specifications

Improved oxygen saturation accuracy now available for all patient populations.

Business Wire 01.02.20

Contract Manufacturing

Medical Murray Holds Open House

Event centered around new 35,000 square foot facility.

Medical Murray 12.10.19

Tubing & Extrusion

Biomerics Forms New Business Unit

Ends joint venture with ATL Technology.

Biomerics LLC 12.05.19

Medical Tracking Solutions Partners With Life Science Outsourcing

Companies launching West Coast loaner kit operation to track medical devices and biologics.

Medical Tracking Solutions Inc. 12.03.19

Tubing & Extrusion

Spectrum Plastics Expands Utah Facility

Increases catheter manufacturing capabilities.

Spectrum Plastics Group 11.21.19

SPG increases catheter manufacturing capabilities with Sandy, Utah facility expansion

Global component contract manufacturer unveils 100,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility

Qosina Introduces Build-It-Yourself Assemblies

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Stryker to Acquire Wright Medical

Deal valued at approximately $5.4 billion.

Globe Newswire 11.04.19

FDA Approves Clinical Study of LimFlow's MI Amputation Prevention Technology

The study will be conducted in the United States and Japan.

Business Wire 10.31.19

Cardiovascular

FDA OKs Sky Medical Technology's geko Device to Prevent Venous Thrombosis

Sky Medical Technology furthers presence in $3.5B U.S. market for venous thromboembolism prevention

PR Newswire 10.11.19

Patient Monitoring

Smart Insole Could Prevent Ulcers in Diabetic Patients

The insole can be inserted into a sneaker or dress shoe to passively monitor the foot health of a person living with diabetes.

Stevens Institute of Technology 10.08.19

Testing

Preparing for MDR: Test In-House or Outsource?

As the EU MDR deadline draws near, manufacturers are under pressure to bring products into compliance and get submissions in front of regulators ASAP.

Sandi Schaible, Senior Director, Analytical Chemistry and Regulatory Toxicology, WuXi Medical Device Testing 10.08.19