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Tandem Faces Disruption in Distribution, Lowers 2023 Guidance
The company's stock fell significantly in after hours trading Wednesday, following the company's earnings call.
BD Advances “One-Stick Hospital Stay” Vision with Launch of Next-Generation Needle-Free Blood Draw Technology
With 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the new PIVO™ Pro Needle-free Blood Collection Device features design improvements to achieve the first and only compatibility with integrated and long peripheral IV
First Patient in Ireland Treated with iStar Medical's Glaucoma Device
The glaucoma procedure marks an expansion of iStar's commercial rollout in Europe.
The Future of Medical Diagnostics
This article delves into some of the most exciting advancements and innovations in the field, demonstrating the incredible potential for medical diagnostics in the years to come.
NICO Corporation: Study Shows First-Ever Successful Deep-Brain Implant of Computer Chip in Living Animal
NICO Corporation notes the proof-of-concept study was published in Brain-Computer Interfaces in September and used a modified and miniaturized NICO BrainPath, the world’s first navigated trans-sulcal access technology widely used in Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery
Lung Chip Mimics Radiation Injury
Researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University have developed a microfluidic chip that can recreate some of the features of radiation-induced lung injury. The lungs are very sensitive to radiation, and this can limit
Magnetoelectric Material Stimulates Neurons Minimally Invasively
Researchers at Rice University have developed a magnetoelectric material that converts a magnetic field into an electric field. The material can be formulated such that it can be injected into the body, near a neuron,
FloSpine Revolutionizes Treatment for Spinal Stenosis with FDA Clearance of KeyLift™ System
"This is the culmination of years of research and development to deliver a medical device that helps improve the lives of patients suffering from spinal stenosis. Our recent move to larger premises in the Research
Supporting Women’s Career Advancement in Manufacturing: Strategies and Best Practices
Promoting gender diversity in manufacturing roles supports women’s career development and may contribute to the overall competitiveness of an organization.
How to Build a Better Surgical Hand Tool
Here’s how engineers can design surgical hand tools that are smaller and quieter, with longer battery life and a few other end-user-requested features.
What Will 2024 Look Like for GE HealthCare?
The company was able to beat Wall Street expectations for 3Q23 but analysts have concerns about order growth for the coming year.
3D-printed Injection Molds Save Medical Device OEMs Time and Money
Freeform Injection Molding technology from Nexa3D compresses design, iteration, and validation cycle times into a matter of hours rather than weeks.
Eko’s Newest CORE 500 Stethoscope: A Review
Arriving in two boxes reminiscent of Apple product packaging – one for the chest piece (the part that contacts the body), and another for the detachable earpiece (tubes + ear tips) – the CORE 500
Bacteria Tag Team Tumors with T Cells
A team at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science has developed a technique to enhance chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy in solid tumors. The technique involves engineering E. coli bacteria, that
Share Your Best Medical Device Design and Engineering Advice
Did you learn a valuable design and engineering lesson this year? Share it with your peers via MD+DI!
Coping with Divorce: Supporting Children through the Transition
Divorce can be extremely stressful, especially when children are involved. Transitioning from a two-parent household to a single-parent household or a split custody arrangement can be difficult for everyone, particularly for kids. Children can feel
Two Powerhouse Keynotes Set for BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley
Surbhi Sarna of Y-Combinator and Pearly Pandya of Axiom Space will be the keynote speakers.
Attaining Device Usability Success Through Human Factors Validation
Technology is landing in the hands of more end users of various populations. Determining what defines useability is shifting as a result.
Dispensing Medical Device Design Wisdom
Trivia Tuesday: What can medical device designers learn from a Heinz Ketchup bottle?
Emergency Sleeping Bag Reviews, Walmart, Canada, Patriot [2023 EXPOSED!]
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