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Zimmer Biomet to Cut 3% of its Workforce
The Warsaw, IN-based company is the latest in the orthopedic space to announce layoffs. Executives also noted the company could engage in tuck-in acquisitions.
How Cirtec Medical Capitalizes on Precision Component Consultancy
MD+DI sat down with the company at MD&M West to understand how it is leveraging components for class II and class III medical devices.
Suppliers Display Their Best at MD&M West
A look at some of the booths of medical device suppliers at MD&M West.
GE HealthCare to Connect the Dots in AI in 2024
Executives said the company will actively pursue AI across its product portfolio.
Medical Implant Coating Effectively Prevents Blood Clots for 30+ Years, Study Finds
The longevity of the antithrombogenic coating from BioInteractions enables treatment of younger patients with chronic issues.
What to Expect at MD&M West – Day 3
A preview of what’s happening during one of hottest advanced manufacturing shows in the medical device industry.
Unveiling the Urgency: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Medical Device Cybersecurity
MedSec CEO Michelle Jump provides valuable insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape, addressing industry concerns and FDA expectations to ensure robust security protocols are in place.
FDA Wanted to Teach Utah Medical a Lesson, But the Joke Was on FDA
Trivia Tuesday: Why was Utah Medical's federal court victory against FDA in 2005 historically significant for the industry?
What to Expect at MD&M West – Day 2
A quick preview of Day 2 of MD&M West, one of the largest advanced manufacturing shows in the medtech industry.
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.