Medical Product Outsourcing

Cardiovascular

VitalConnect Launches VitalPatch RTM MCT Solution

Allows for continuous, real-time cardiac arrhythmia detection while simultaneously measuring patient physiological parameters.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.25.21

Cardiovascular

VitalConnect Lanches VitalPatch RTM Cardiac Monitoring Solution

Monitors for 21 cardiac arrhythmias through a unique AI-based ECG analysis solution and captures data on four key vital signs.

Business Wire 11.23.20

Cardiovascular | Electronics | Patient Monitoring

Rubbery Bioelectronic Cardiac Patch Can Monitor, Treat Heart Disease

The device can also harvest energy from the heart beating.

University of Houston 11.04.20

First Patients Treated in Trial for Liver and Pancreas Sealant Patch

The patch is optimized to significantly reduce fluid leakage during the critical healing period after hepato-pancreato-biliary procedures.

B3C Newswire 10.22.20

Vaxess Awarded Federal Contract to Develop Vaccination Patch

Company will receive funding to integrate vaccine material into its MIMIX patch and demonstrate the feasibility of this vaccination method.

Business Wire 10.12.20

Chronic Disease | Diagnostics

Painless Paper Patch Glucose Level Test Uses Microneedles

Patch of needles connected to a paper sensor could diagnosing conditions such as prediabetes.

Videos Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

Diagnostics

Bardy Diagnostics Receives CE Mark for 14-Day CAM Patch

The 14-Day Carnation Ambulatory Monitor patch doubles the duration of the current 7-Day patch.

PR Newswire 07.24.20

Polyganics Awarded 1.2 Million Euros to Develop Liver and Pancreas Sealant Patch

The product is made of the company’s synthetic and safe bioresorbable polymers.

B3C Newswire 07.15.20

Wearable Skin Patch Could Be New Skin Cancer Treatment

Patch with fully miniaturized needles enables unobtrusive drug delivery through the skin.

Purdue University 06.16.20

CMU-Developed Microneedle Patches Ready for COVID-19 Fight

Currently seeking researchers who are working on a vaccine against, or treatment for, SARS-CoV-2 to collaborate.

Videos Lisa Kulick, Carnegie Mellon University

Device Measures QT Segments in COVID-19 Patients Using Hydroxychloroquine

BardyDx’s CAM Patch will be used at hospitals across the Seattle area to monitor cardiac rhythms for COVID-19 patients on HCQ.

Bardy Diagnostics Inc. 04.09.20

Software & IT

Validating Your QMS the ‘EZ Way’

Securing approval for an eQMS solution is only the beginning; ensuring it’s properly installed and set up is arguably more significant.

James Shore and Roxana Rosales 04.01.20

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

Cardiovascular

Cardiac Patch with Bioink Could Repair the Heart

Enhances functionality of stem cells to regenerate blood vessels.

Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) 03.31.20

R&D & Design

Pediatric Medical Device Pitch Competition Announces 30 Semi-Finalists

Thirty innovators will compete on March 23, 2020 in a virtual showcase.

National Capital Consortium of Pediatric Device Innovators 03.19.20

Testing

The Importance of Usability/Human Factors Testing

When is the work of human factors over, and how does your team know they are prepared for summative testing?

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.04.20

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

Bardy Diagnostics Launches the 14-Day Carnation Ambulatory Monitor Patch

Data show the BardyDx CAM Patch identified 40 percent more arrhythmias and resulted in better, more informed clinical decision-making.

PR Newswire 03.04.20

Cardiovascular

Bardy Diagnostics Strengthens its Leadership Team

Company appoints COO and vice president of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance.

PR Newswire 02.19.20

Striving Toward a Cool, Healthy Future

University of Missouri engineers design on-skin electronic device that doubles as a personal air conditioner and health monitor.

University of Missouri 02.11.20

European Regulators Approve New Dural Sealant Patch

LIQOSEAL is designed to reduce cerebrospinal fluid leakage after elective cranial surgery.

B3C Newswire 02.10.20

Cardiovascular | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

VivaLNK Announces World's First FDA Cleared Wearable ECG Sensor Platform

Reusable patch and software development kit gives solution providers direct control over data.

VivaLNK 01.21.20

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

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

VivaLNK Wearable Sensor and Software Development Kit Receive CE Mark

The reusable patch weighs only 7.5 grams.

PRNewswire 12.03.19

Contract Manufacturing | Materials | R&D & Design

Delivering the Goods: The Evolving World of Combination Products

This extremely diverse market fosters relationships between medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.04.19

Materials | Surgical

Double-Sided Tape for Tissues Could Replace Surgical Sutures

New adhesive that binds wet surfaces within seconds could be used to heal wounds or implant medical devices.

Videos Anne Trafton, MIT News Office

Phillips-Medisize to Manufacture First Electronic-Enabled Combination Drug Delivery Product

Phillips-Medisize will handle the prefilled drug cartridge that fits inside the wearable, hockey puck-sized device.

Business Wire 10.23.19

FDA Clears Bardy Diagnostics' 14-Day Carnation Ambulatory Monitor Patch

The patch detects and records the P-wave, a small amplitude signal of the ECG originating in the atrium that is essential to accurate arrhythmia diagnosis.

PR Newswire 10.21.19

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UL Complete New Study

Strengthen medical device cybersecurity across the healthcare ecosystem.

UL 10.16.19

New Solutions Presented at Medica Connected Healthcare Forum

Internet of Medical Things, care robots, pain therapy, and more.

Messe Düsseldorf North America 10.10.19

Cardiovascular | Materials

Developing Electrically Active Materials to Repair Damaged Hearts

A polymer known as PEDOT may be the most suitable for electrically conductive grafts or scaffolds.

American Institute of Physics (AIP) 10.08.19

Electronics | Patient Monitoring

Edible Sensor Tracks Intake of TB Medicine

A trial using the technology has produced superior results to directly observed therapy, where a healthcare worker watches the patient swallow medication.

Specialists in Global Health 10.08.19

Compamed 2019 Preview Report

Experience the full range of supplier expertise for the medical technology industry.

Online Exclusives Klaus Jopp 10.08.19

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

Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Neurological

Forest Devices Named 2019 Global Competition Winner

Receives $350K grand prize for portable device.

Business Wire 10.01.19

Medica Becomes Leading Trade Fair for Health Start-Ups

New innovations and exciting ideas for improving health.

Messe Düsseldorf North America 09.12.19

FDA OKs First Cuffless Blood Pressure Solution

Biobeat's wearable smartwatch and patch allow non-invasive cuffless monitoring of blood pressure.

PR Newswire 08.28.19

New Microneedle Patch Delivers Medication

Could painlessly deliver vaccines and cancer medications.

Newswise 08.26.19

Diagnostics

Painless Skin Patch Simplifies Diagnostic Tests

The skin patch painlessly collects interstitial fluid (ISF) for analysis.

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering 08.20.19

Cardiovascular

Zoll Introduces New Technology to Improve the Management of Acute Heart Failure Patients

First commercial patient prescribed with the ZOLL µCor Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management System.

Business Wire 07.29.19

New Technology Unveiled to Improve the Management of Acute Heart Failure Patients

First commercial patient prescribed with the ZOLL µCor Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management System.

Business Wire 07.26.19

Patient Monitoring

VitalConnect Announces New CEO

Peter Van Haur most recently served as the U.S. commercial vice president at Cordis.

PR Newswire 07.16.19

Patient Monitoring

FDA Warning: Potential Cybersecurity Concerns with Certain Medtronic Insulin Pumps

The recalled pumps are Medtronic’s MiniMed 508 insulin pump and MiniMed Paradigm series insulin pumps.

FDA 06.28.19

Diagnostics | Digital Health

MedTech Innovator Selects 50 Best-in-Class Startups for 2019 Showcase and Accelerator

Medtech Innovator has announced the 50 companies selected to participate in the organization's four-month program.

BUSINESS WIRE 06.17.19

New Non-Invasive Glucose Monitor Set to Disrupt Wearable Health Tech Space

The world’s first non-invasive continuous glucose monitor, SugarBEAT, is set to disrupt wearable health tech space, says GlobalData.

GlobalData 06.13.19

Packaging & Sterilization

Revisiting the End: A Packaging and Sterilization Update

Changing regulations and new demands from medical device manufacturers are causing packaging and sterilization suppliers to revise and update their offerings.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 06.13.19

Software & IT