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Solvay Partners with French Start-Up Ostium in Single-Use Surgical Instruments Material Recycling
Claire Guerrero, Global Marketing Manager Sustainability at Solvay. “We identified a gap between these challenges, which prompted us to forge this unique collaboration for developing a breakthrough recycling process for used surgical instruments that are
This Biopharma Offspring Is All Grown Up
Trivia Tuesday: Which 2012 biopharma spinoff is now larger than its former medtech parent company?
Stryker Sees Softness in Mako Robot Installations
Stryker executives say Mako continues to be the robotic-assisted choice for hip and knee replacements, but installations of the robot were nonetheless soft in the third quarter.
FDA Commissioner Tests Positive for COVID-19
The agency said Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, is experiencing mild symptoms.
Point of Pivot: 3D Printing vs. Injection Molding
3D printing’s sweet spot is in high-value, low-volume production, the opposite of injection molding. Here’s the good, bad, and ugly of both technologies, and advice on when it makes sense to pivot from one to
Putting More Emphasis on Advancing Pediatric Device Innovation
Here’s how NCC-PDI is moving the needle forward for pediatric device innovation.
Electrospun Construct Mimics Elasticity of Blood Vessels
Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia have developed an electrospun blood vessel replacement. The material contains tropoelastin, a natural precursor for elastin, a key component of blood vessel walls. Elastin is present in
Trelleborg Bags Another M&A in 2022
The company’s recent acquisition of Minnesota Rubber & Plastics reinforces the current trend of larger suppliers absorbing smaller competitors.
Jérôme Marzinski Appointed as Chief Executive Officer
Jérôme Marzinski is a seasoned medtech leader, having held a variety of senior roles over a more than 25 year career, with significant experience in scaling venture capital and private equity-funded businesses in the sector,
At COMPAMED, TekniPlex Healthcare to Showcase Enhanced Paratubing Capabilities
Among other differentiating benefits, TekniPlex Healthcare’s paratubing solutions can be produced in up to eight tube configurations, including custom-colored, textured or striped tube formations to distinguish between flow paths.
Battery-Free Light-Powered Pacemaker Now a Reality
Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed a battery-free light-powered pacemaker that uses optogenetic stimulation of cardiomyocytes to achieve heart pacing. With conventional pacemakers, the leads of the device are anchored into the wall
NuVasive Launches Tube System and Excavation Micro for Posterior Spine Surgery
Ryan Donahoe, chief technology officer at NuVasive. "Our P360 portfolio is now complemented by the launch of our NTS and Excavation Micro solutions that are specifically designed to increase workflow speed while delivering improved safety and
How Can Practice Management Software Enhance Your Career as a Therapist
As a therapist, you must focus on providing your patients with the best care possible. However, you may also have many administrative tasks that need to be completed. These duties can sometimes be overwhelming and
What Is the Right Way to Move with Seriously Ill Patients?
There are several important considerations when moving with seriously ill parents. It is best to assess their medical needs before making your plans. It is also advised to plan ahead for any possible changes in
5 Things to Keep in Mind While Applying for Personal Loan
A personal loan is a collateral-free unsecured loan that you can avail yourself of for any purpose. You can use it to fund a wedding expense, pay for hefty medical insurance, pay a sibling’s fee,
Chipping the Glass Ceiling Is Not Enough
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor warns industry not to mistake a chip in the ceiling for shattered glass.
Medtech in a Minute: J&J Rocked the Industry's World
Catch up on the latest medtech news – in one minute or less.
How Auto Insurance Deals with Injury Claims
The main reason vehicle insurance is mandatory in most countries is to pay for the damages and injuries motorists could cause to third parties. The governments don’t care about you crashing your automobile to a
Is the Medtech Industry Healthy?
The pandemic certainly caused headwinds for medtech, but has the industry rebounded? EY discusses the state of medtech in a new report.
What Is SaMD? Everything About Software As A Medical Device
As we venture into a world of technological advances, automation and the use of software are called for in all sectors and industries. The healthcare industry is not exempted from this as well; software has