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• Digital Health | Electronics
  

  Impact of 5G on Healthcare—A Medtech Makers Q&A

  The latest cellular technology generation stands to have a much bigger effect on medical devices than previous versions.

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Abbott Recalls Assurity, Endurity Pacemakers

  Potential moisture ingress is causing electrical shorts and reduced battery life.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.17.21
  

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Surgical
  

  Katena Acquires Ophthalmic Surgical Instrument Maker ASICO

  Katena obtains high-quality ophthalmic surgical instruments.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.14.21
  

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• Electronics
  

  Mastering Motion for Robotic Surgical Systems—A Medtech Makers Q&A

  maxon's Peter van Beek provides insights on critical factors and considerations of motion control for robotic surgical systems.

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• Neurological
  

  ZOLL Buys Sleep Apnea Device Maker Respicardia

  Respicardia's remedē system, an implantable neurostimulator, treats central sleep apnea.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.12.21
  

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• Contract Manufacturing | Molding
  

  Medtech Makers: Molding Validation Optimization

  PTI’s Steve VanderKooi offers advice to help manufacturers avoid pitfalls and delays to ensure a timely and repeatable validation protocol.

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• Contract Manufacturing
  

  Medtech Makers: International Manufacturing Considerations

  VEM Medical’s Marc Weinmann speaks to the importance of maintaining international manufacturing options post-pandemic to meet demand.

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• Molding
  

  Medtech Makers: Material Science for Micromolding

  Patrick Haney of MTD Micro Molding shares his expertise and helps clarify value of understanding the reaction materials experience.

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• Chronic Disease | Diagnostics
  

  Hologic to Buy Cancer Test Maker Biotheranostics for $230M

  Accelerates Hologic’s entry into the oncology growth market, provides new lab capabilities.

  Business Wire 01.06.21
  

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• R&D & Design
  

  Medtech Makers: Collaborating with Full-Service Design and Development Providers

  Spectrum Plastics Group’s Paul Melnychuck speaks about the advantages of working with a full-service supplier and contract manufacturer.

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  Teleflex to Acquire Hemostatic Product Maker Z-Medica for up to $525M

  Z-Medica’s hemostatic technologies are helping reinvent hemorrhage control.

  GlobeNewswire 10.29.20
  

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• Contract Manufacturing
  

  Medtech Makers: Expediting Time to Market

  Donatelle’s Mike Kaiser and Todd Owens provide insights on speeding up development to get products out to market more quickly.

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• Contract Manufacturing | Packaging & Sterilization
  

  Medtech Makers: Managing Inventory and the Supply Chain

  Millstone’s Tom Williams provides insight on strategies for addressing supply chain vulnerabilities and reducing a company’s inventory footprint.

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• Chronic Disease
  

  Medtronic to Buy Smart Insulin Pen Maker Companion Medical

  Serves people using multiple daily injections to manage diabetes.

  GlobeNewswire 08.11.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Artio Medical Buys Venous Dilation Tech Maker Flow Forward

  AVF eligibility system stimulates flow-mediated vein dilation prior to AVF creation in dialysis patients.

  PR Newswire 07.24.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Medtronic's Micra AV Pacemaker Earns CE Mark

  Tiny pacemaker for AV block patients gains European approval.

  GlobeNewswire 06.15.20
  

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• Surgical
  

  FDA Issues Warning Letters to Two Breast Implant Makers

  Allergan and Ideal Implant Inc. failed to comply with various regulatory requirements.

  U.S. Food and Drug Administration 05.15.20
  

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• 3D/Additive Manufacturing
  

  3D Printing Collaboration Network Launched to Centralize Respirator Mask Production

  Website provides STL files for the 3D printing of the Montana Mask, the Prusa Face Shield and USF's Nasopharyngeal Swabs.

  PR Newswire 04.15.20
  

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• Digital Health
  

  Digital Defenders: COVID-19 Creates a Spotlight on Digital Health Tools

  Digital health tools like telemedicine, AI algorithms, and connectivity are playing an increasingly important role in helping prevent and manage disease.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.20
  

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  The Need for Extraordinary Leadership During a Crisis

  During these unprecedented times, there have been numerous examples of leadership, both good and bad, from various sources.

  Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors 04.01.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  FDA Approves ZOLL's Next-Gen TherOx System for 'Widowmaker' Heart Attacks

  SSO2 Therapy delivers hyperbaric levels of oxygen directly to the damaged heart muscle.

  Business Wire 03.30.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Medtronic Releases Evolut Low Risk Bicuspid Study Results

  Low rates of paravalvular leak, high survival observed in late-breaking clinical trial.

  GlobeNewswire 03.30.20
  

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  Former Visiogen Chief Executive Tapped to Lead PROCEPT BioRobotics

  New CEO also held the top position at Avedro, which was acquired by Glaukos in November 2019.

  Business Wire 03.19.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  CE Mark for Abbott’s FlexNav Delivery System for TAVI Valve

  The system improves control and delivery of the Portico TAVI valve even in complex clinical cases.

  PR Newswire 03.05.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Getting to the Heart of the Matter: An Examination of Transcatheter Heart Technologies

  Transcatheter structural heart therapies stand to replace their open-heart counterparts thanks to technological innovations and expanded patient access.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.04.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Examining the State of the Pacemaker Industry

  The advent of FDA-cleared MRI pacemakers is a significant trend.

  Online Exclusives Sunil Jha, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 02.21.20
  

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  Freudenberg Medical Showcasing Products and Processing Technologies at MD&M West

  Multi-lumen silicone tubing, tri-layer tubing, and a conductive silicone compound are among the innovations on display this week.

  Freudenberg Medical 02.12.20
  

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  20 Factors Medtech Business Owners Need to Consider Before an Exit

  Established medtech firm owners may be considering exits for various reasons, such as retirement or the right offer comes in.

  Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors 01.29.20
  

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  Respiratory Device Maker Vyaire Appoints New CEO

  Gaurav Agarwal was previously president and COO of KCI, an Acelity company.

  PR Newswire 01.22.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  World's Smallest Pacemaker Can Now Treat AV Block

  Medtronic's Micra AV is now FDA approved for atrioventricular (AV) block, impaired electrical signals between the heart.

  GlobeNewswire 01.21.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Medtronic Gains CE Mark for InterStim Neurostimulator and MRI Leads

  Offers lifestyle-friendly choices in sacral neuromodulation therapy to Europeans suffering from incontinence.

  Medtronic plc 01.13.20
  

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• 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
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Texas Heart Institute Receives Federal Grant to Develop a Wireless, Leadless Pacemaker System

  The pacing and sensing devices will be based on silicon-based integrated microchips.

  Texas Heart Institute 01.03.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  New Study Shows Promise in Treating More Patients With World’s Smallest Pacemaker

  Data shows the potential of investigational algorithms in Medtronic's Micra Pacemaker to improve synchrony and cardiac function in AV block patients.

  Globe Newswire 01.02.20
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  FDA Grants Supplemental-PMA Approval to Impulse Dynamics' Next-Generation Optimizer Smart System

  Product offers a new therapy for heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction.

  Businesswire 12.10.19
  

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• Materials
  

  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
  

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• Electronics | Software & IT | Surgical
  

  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
  

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  Apyx Medical Begins Enrolling Patients in Study Evaluating Use of Renuvion Technology

  Study is part of the company's strategy to expand the portfolio of clinical support for its Renuvion technology.

  Business Wire 11.21.19
  

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• Cardiovascular | Contract Manufacturing | Materials | Tubing & Extrusion
  

  Freudenberg Medical Launches Wave of Product and Process Innovations

  Among new innovations is Helix iMC, a new technology to continuously measure the inner geometry of silicone tubes.

  Freudenberg Medical 11.18.19
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  THI’s Research Team Receives a Federal Grant

  Is developing a wireless and leadless pacemaker system.

  Texas Heart Institute 11.13.19
  

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• Tubing & Extrusion
  

  Tech Continuously Measures Inner Geometry of Silicone Tubes

  Brand new innovation for inline measurement of inner diameter.

  Freudenberg Medical 11.12.19
  

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• Cardiovascular | Surgical
  

  CRM Device Demand Soars Amid Surging Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence

  Estimates claim the cardiac rhythm management industry's size to reach $13.7 billion by 2025.

  Online Exclusives Paroma Bhattacharya, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 10.15.19
  

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• Surgical
  

  FDA OKs Apyx Medical's Plasma/RF Handpiece

  The sterile, single-use electrosurgical device delivers RF energy to cut, coagulate, and ablate soft tissue.

  Business Wire 10.14.19
  

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  Clinical Trial Evaluating Valeritas’ V-Go Meets Primary A1c Endpoint

  Use of regular human insulin could save U.S. type 2 diabetes patients and healthcare systems thousands of dollars per patient annually.

  Globe Newswire 10.04.19
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Trial Shows that BackBeat CNT Can Reduce Systolic Blood Pressure

  Results presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics 2019 annual conference.

  Orchestra BioMed Inc. 10.01.19
  

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  Apyx Medical Adds to its Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Teams

  Company appoints senior director of Clinical Studies and global director of Regulatory Affairs.

  Business Wire 09.25.19
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Global Cardiac Implant Market Expected to Exceed $83.7 Billion in Six Years

  Growth is anticipated from rising regulatory approvals for cardiac implant devices, which will result in an increasing number of product developments.

  Business Wire 09.23.19
  

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