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J&J Unveils Promising Varipulse Results Amidst Shift in PFA Landscape
With approvals of devices from Boston Scientific and Medtronic in the past three months, Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Varipulse data continues to drive interest in the pulsed-field ablation market.
Your Next Medical Device Could Be Manufactured in Space
Think it sounds like science fiction? Production has already begun on the International Space Station.
FDA Clears First Non-drug Prescription Device for Women with Osteopenia
Company representatives talk about differentiating the device’s design and navigating FDA’s Breakthrough Device designation.
EU MDR: Something’s Gotta Give
This week in Pedersen’s POV, our senior editor advocates for changes to the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation.
Formerra Launches New Nordic Hub & Other Supplier News
Here’s what’s new in the world of medical supplier news.
There’s Engineering Help If You Need It
Engineers can work with outside development partners or contract manufacturers to help get projects across the finish line.
Fractyl Breaks the Medical Device IPO Drought with New Offering
The Lexington, MA-based company is seeking to raise $110 million through the IPO.
What’s Happening at MD&M West!
A look at what's happening on day one of one of the biggest events in medtech.
Edwards Wins FDA Approval for TTVR Way Ahead of Schedule
The transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) pioneer is leading the way again – this time in the transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) market.
Congress Passes Tax Provision Critical for Medtech R&D
The provision would update law which states that R&D costs paid or incurred after Dec. 31, 2021, are required to be deducted over five years.
Amcor Expanding Thermoforming Capacity for Medical Packaging
The company’s Oshkosh, WI., facility is making a sizable investment in new thermoforming equipment to answer demand in North America.
Fortified and Efficient: Maximizing Security Measures
Digital systems contain sensitive information, ranging from confidential business plans to private customer details, making security an essential requirement. However, excessive protections that impede legitimate usage also impair productivity, highlighting the need to balance robust
Effortless Measurement of All Four NADs and Glutathione for Laboratories
“We believe that the NADMED method will advance science and medical practice by enabling larger and quicker clinical trials and in due course, diagnostics. NAD measuring should be seen as a first-line diagnostic tool in
Because Listening is Her Life, Airbnb Insights Executive Monica Dreger Counts on Widex MOMENT Sheer Hearing Aids
Her journey eventually led to Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids. “They’re my superpower,” says Monica Dreger.
Will Abbott Have a Strong Year for M&A?
The company’s strong balance sheet and recent comments from its CEO suggest there’s potential for acquisitions.
The Advantages of Biodegradable TPUs in Medical Applications
While biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are currently not widely used in clinical settings, the material’s properties and flexibility make it a perfect fit for soft tissue repair, among other applications.
PhotoniCare Achieves More Than $7 Million in Funding for Commercial Expansion of First-In-Class Ear Imaging Technology
PhotoniCare, in January of this year, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had granted clearance for its TOMi™ Scope for non-invasive imaging of the middle ear.
Dr. Konstantin Kousoulas, World’s Most Eminent Virologist Is Named VP of Scientific Affairs at Rational Vaccines
Dr. Konstantin Kousoulas, a leading virologist will work to further Rational Vaccines core mission of eradicating the world of the herpes simplex virus. “Dr. Kousoulas is one of the world’s most eminent virologists. His work
Aspen Laser Named as Space Certification Program Partner by the Space Foundation
The Space Certification Program awards a "seal of approval" to commercial companies that demonstrate products and services in technology, data, education and creative markets that originate from space technology and are a source of inspiration
Vicarious Surgical Raises An Additional $13.2 Mil in Capital
Vicarious Surgical added Philip Liang and Ric Fulop to their Board of Directors.



