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SafeSource Direct Receives FDA Clearance for American-Made PPE
Justin Hollingsworth, CEO, SafeSource Direct. “While COVID-era shortages and substandard products may seem like things of the past, the risk that our nation’s healthcare providers find themselves in a similar situation remains very real. That’s
This Week Last Year in Medtech: Nov. 13-19
See what Philips, Globus Medical, and Medtronic were up to this time last year.
Managing Risk for Medical Devices
FDA held a webinar earlier this week, to help manufacturers understand how to tackle risk throughout the entire life cycle of a medical device.
TeleFlex Gibeck IsoGard Filter Recall & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of November 13.
Viz.ai and Vastrax Join Forces to Accelerate Clinical Trial Enrollment
“We are pleased to partner with Vastrax to advance important clinical research,” said Jayme Strauss, chief clinical officer at Viz.ai. “Viz’s AI-powered recruitment software, combined with Vastrax’s deep expertise in neurovascular and vascular clinical trials,
Stryker Opens New 3D Printing Facility in Ireland
The new 3D printing facility will create 600 jobs in the city of Cork.
3 Technologies Making Clinical Trials Even More Accessible
It is no secret that technology impacts basically every area of our lives today. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that technology has made its way to the scientific industry as well. It has
Smith+Nephew Opens Academy in Singapore
The new academy includes a digital operating suite, handheld robotics, 4K arthroscopy towers, surgical navigation tools, live transmission capabilities, and touch-screen interfaces to train doctors on the company's products.
The UK Has a Surgical Backlog Crisis
Healthcare professionals call for urgent action as 7.07 million people in the UK are waiting for elective surgery.
Implantable Device Adheres to Muscle, Treats Atrophy
Scientists at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard have developed a mechanically active gel-elastomer-nitinol tissue adhesive, otherwise known as MAGENTA. The implantable device functions as a soft robot, and it can be
University Medical Center Utrecht Partners with Paige to Conduct Health Economics Study and to Evaluate AI in Clinical Setting
UMC Utrecht will deploy Paige AI applications for routine clinical use and conduct a clinical health economics study to support the adoption and reimbursement of AI applications in pathology.
Verve Medical Announces Results of Feasibility Trial for Transurethral Renal Pelvic Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension
The results of the Verve study were published last week in the American Heart Association’s (“AHA”) Hypertension journal. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for preventable deaths worldwide. See link to AHA publication below: (www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.122.20048).
Layoff Woes Continue with Illumina Announcement
The company reported it will cut its global workforce by 5%.
3M Is in Hot Water Again Over PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
California is suing 3M over its use of toxic substances known as PFAS – and this isn't the first time the company has landed in legal trouble over these "forever chemicals."
Upcoming Trends in Wearable Healthcare Monitoring Technology
A new report looks at future trends in wearable monitoring and its increased use.
Materials, Design, & Electronics Combine to Defend Against Diabetes
A specially designed, post-surgery, protective boot helps diabetes patients' leg wounds heal properly, reducing the risk of amputation. It also lets physicians remotely monitor patients' behavior and progress.
Insulet Issues Voluntary Device Correction for Omnipod 5 Controller
The company has received reports that heat generated by a poor connection between the cable and port has caused them to melt, deform, or discolor.
How Rehabilitation Helps Deal with Alcohol Addiction
According to Statista, global alcohol consumption reached 279.3 billion liters in 2020. What’s surprising is that consumption had shrunk that year. However, it’s expected to grow again in the coming years. Limited consumption of alcohol
Is Click Chemistry The Future Of Drug Development?
In the early days of drug development, medicinal chemists used a hit-and-miss process called random screening to identify potential new treatments. Scientists would create a compound and test it to see if it had any
Body Contouring: The Complete Guide
If you’re looking to improve your body contour, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we will discuss everything you need to know about body contouring procedures. We’ll talk about the different types