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Pop-Up Electrode for Improved Neural Interfaces
Researchers at Penn State designed a pop-up electrode for brain monitoring and other applications requiring neural interfacing. The pop-up design starts life as a folded two-dimensional structure with a rigid outer coating that makes it
Abbott Snags Two New Electrophysiology Product Approvals
The company received a CE mark for its TactiFlex Ablation Catheter, SE, and FDA approval for the Flexibility Ablation Catheter, SE.
How To Get Rid of Pet Urine Odor
Let’s face it. We all love our dogs and whatever bad things they do, we cannot get angry. Puppies are big offenders in breaking house rules! But one thing is for sure, when your puppy
Using AR and VR to Train Workers in Manufacturing
A panel at IME West will take a deep look at how augmented reality and virtual reality improve manufacturing processes.
Uniting Engineers and Marketing Teams During Product Development
A well-aligned team can deliver elegant designs, which involves both user-centered design as well as manufacturability. Learn more from Principal Industrial Designer Olivier Currat of Plexus Corp., who will be speaking at IME West.
Busting the Myths about the Future of Manufacturing
Don’t buy the misperceptions. Manufacturing jobs are coming back and those jobs are not dumb, dirty, or dangerous.
The Latest Advancements in Pacemaker Technology
There are several medical devices that can help improve life expectancy by aiding in the early detection and management of chronic conditions or illnesses. A pacemaker is one such medical device that helps regulate a
How Hologic Gained Strength Under the Cloud of COVID
Hologic is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic a stronger company than it was before. Here's how.
Aging And Dental Health: Threading Through The Connection
Aging causes changes in your cells, tissues, and organs because your body experiences wear and tear. This means that it takes more time for it to produce the essential nutrients that you need. Your dental
This Week Last Year in Medtech: Jan. 29 – Feb. 4
See what Medtronic, Glooko, and Stryker were up to this time last year.
Volta Medical Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in TAILORED-AF Clinical Trial for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
The TAILORED-AF clinical trial is an international, multicenter, randomized controlled study designed to confirm the clinical significance of VX1 and lay the groundwork for establishing VX1 as a new standard of care for persistent AF
Trelleborg Expands European Manufacturing Facility & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers this week.
SIS Medical AG announces the US-launch and the first US-treatment with the Super-High-Pressure balloon – OPN NC® – with TWIN-Wall technology
The OPN NC® catheter has a unique TWIN-Wall design, invented at SIS Medical AG, providing a super high pressure resistance with a rated burst pressure of 35 atm with a very low compliance notes SIS
Intellihealth Launches Evolve Mobile 3.0
Intellihealth advises new features enhance usability of obesity treatment app.
A Medtech Influencer's Hot Take on PMCF Activity
What defines the appropriate post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) activity for your medical device?
Are Supply Chain Pressures Easing for Medtech?
Here's what GE Healthcare, Stryker, Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Intuitive Surgical expect in terms of the global supply chain in 2023.
NeoDynamics Partners with Uniphar for US Distribution and Logistics
Uniphar Group is an international diversified healthcare services business servicing the requirements of more than 200 multinational pharmaceutical and medical technology manufacturers across three divisions - Commercial & Clinical, Product Access and Supply Chain &
What’s Trending in the World of Medtech Materials
A look at how new materials are being used for highly specialized advanced healthcare technology.
Biosynex Set to Strengthen POC Testing Portfolio
Biosynex will acquire Chembio for about $17.2 million and the deal is expected to close in 1Q23.
Social Isolation, Loneliness Increase Risk for Heart Failure
Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but less has been known about their specific connection with heart failure. A new study published in JACC: Heart Failure