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Get Your Melons Checked at Walmart
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor weighs in on Walmart's expansion into mammogram services.
Medtech in a Minute: Integra’s Bold Decision, and More
Catch up on the latest industry news in one minute or less.
Planned Baxter Spinoff on the Chopping Block?
The company is weighing the potential of a private equity sale instead of its planned Vantive kidney care spinoff.
BD Enrolls First Patient in PAD Vascular Covered Stent Study
The IDE study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the stent for treatment of peripheral arterial disease.
Medtronic Won’t Back Down but Axonics Stands Its Ground
Medtronic has made fresh new patent infringement accusations against Axonics.
Reporter’s Notebook: Syensqo’s Healthcare Play
The spin-off company from 160-year-old Solvay has grand ambitions for continuing to bring its value proposition to the medical sector.
Trelleborg Breaks Ground on New Facility in Costa Rica & Other Supplier News
Keeping you up to date with the latest supplier news.
Multi-Omics Could be Key in Expanding Liquid Biopsy
Wider access to liquid biopsy might be right around the corner.
7 Cardiovascular Deals Too Big to Forget
MD+DI has compiled a list of some of the biggest cardiovascular deals in the medical device industry.
Empatica Launch Next-Gen FDA-Cleared Epilepsy Watch
The device, according to the company, is the only wearable solution with FDA clearance for seizure detection available for purchase in the US.
Boston Sci Nabs FDA Approval for Agent DCB
The regulatory nod makes the device the first coronary drug-coated balloon indicated for in-stent restenosis for patients with coronary artery disease in the US.
Masimo Takes Apple’s Hail Mary Pass in Stride
The latest remarks from Masimo's CEO about the ongoing patent battle with Apple.
Adverse Events Reported for Hologic BioZorb Marker, BioZorb LP Marker
The marking implant, according to FDA, has the potential to cause infection, fluid buildup, device migration, device erosion, pain, discomfort, and rash, along with other complications.
Wintriss to Display Production Tracking Software & other Supplier News
Keeping you up to date with the latest supplier news.
Behind the Design of the Orchid Safety Release Valve
A behind-the-scenes look at the design inputs, challenges, and breakthrough moments in a quest to create a tension-activated safety release valve for medical tubing applications.
When Medical Device Design Had a Dimensional Dilemma
What advanced manufacturing technology solved a sometimes-costly design problem for medical device companies?
EU Council Endorse New Measures to Prevent Medical Device Shortages
The agreed-upon revisions also include registration updates for the electronic European database on medical devices and an extension to the IVDR transition period for IVDs.
The Top 100 Medical Device Companies
Where does your company rank in the medical device industry?
Integra Shutters Lafayette Plant, Cuts 59 Employees
With the closure, the manufacturing of the Urinary Bladder Matrix portfolio will move to the company’s Columbia, MA, location.
Trelleborg Expands Manufacturing Presence in Australia & China with M&A
Trelleborg said it would acquire Baron Group, a company focused on manufacturing advanced precision silicone components.