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Medical Device Packaging Insider Tips: Must-See Videos
Just in time for summer binge watching, here are recent YouTube uploads that address medical device packaging concerns, such as complying with the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation (MDR), accelerated aging, sterilization, and more.
Stryker Steps up to the Plate at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark with Its SmartRobotics™ Technology
Stryker, the Official SmartRobotics™ Joint Replacement Partner of Minor League Baseball, showcases its Mako SmartRobotics™ Technology to Oklahoma City Dodgers fans. The post Stryker Steps up to the Plate at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark with Its
Growth Through Partnership- KoKo, LLC & RBC Medical Innovations
"We are very pleased to announce our collaboration with RBC. This partnership stabilizes our supply chain to meet the growing demand for our proven medical devices and will support our innovation of new diagnostic devices for respiratory
Testing the Benefits of Module-Based Simulation Training for Arthroscopic Surgery
Samuel Larrivée, MD, MSc, FRCSC notes it’s no secret that complex arthroscopic procedures can be difficult to teach to residents and experienced doctors alike. Read on. The post Testing the Benefits of Module-Based Simulation Training
J&J's Q2 Results Suggest a Mixed Pace for Procedure Volume Recovery
Johnson & Johnson's latest earnings report suggests that the pace of recovery within knees, spine, and vision has been a slower than other markets due to the deferrable nature of the procedures.
Philips May Have the Solution to the Long-Standing Conundrum of IVC Filter Retrieval
Doctors have been waiting more than a decade for a safer way to retrieve inferior vena cava (IVC) filters after they are no longer needed for short-term risk of pulmonary embolism.
Biospectal Raises $4.3M Seed Funding Led by Digital Health Investor, SeedLink
“Biospectal OptiBP is a breakthrough technology that enables more accessible, effective, and efficient patient monitoring to empower patients to contribute to, and participate in, the clinical regimen for chronic condition monitoring and management,” said Tim
B-Secur Collaborates with Texas Instruments
To provide powerful, medical-grade ECG/EKG monitoring for consumer wearable devices. The post B-Secur Collaborates with Texas Instruments appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
RefleXion Expands Commercial Reach With Sale to Texas Cancer Center
Installation of the RefleXion X1 machine, which will be located at the main campus in Fort Worth, is expected to begin in early 2022. The post RefleXion Expands Commercial Reach With Sale to Texas Cancer
BIOMODEX Technology Enables New Milestone in Interventional Cardiology
Physicians at Montreal Heart Institute used LAACS™ solution to simulate left atrial appendage occlusion, validating the company's efforts to reduce surgical errors and improve outcomes. The post BIOMODEX Technology Enables New Milestone in Interventional Cardiology
Watch NBA Playoffs 2021 Online for Free from Anywhere
It’s the most exciting time of year for royal basketball lovers. Right now, the NBA Playoffs 2021 are in full swing, and the Finals are causing even more anxiety this season because of the unexpected
18 Health System CEOs, 1,300+ Caregivers Implore Congress to Support Biden Gun Violence Plan
Health care professionals in nearly every state tell Congress to help them do their jobs, Provide hospitals and community groups $5B to keep patients and communities safe. The post 18 Health System CEOs, 1,300+ Caregivers
Renewable Solvent Suited for Drug-Delivery Systems and Medical Implants
Study shows that renewables-based Cyrene may be a more-sustainable, safer alternative to current solvents and can lead to a reduction in preparation time.
Secure by Design: Developing Cybersecure Medical Devices
As software-based medical devices become increasingly connected, cybersecurity must be considered right from the first design stages in order to protect patients’ health and personal data. However, in many instances there are no standards or
Venock Reports Safety/Efficacy of Its Automated Closure Device for Large Bore Venous Access Sites as Alternative to Standard Manual Compression of Veins/Arteries in Interventional Procedures
The Venock device is designed to attain large-bore venous closure in under a minute. The post Venock Reports Safety/Efficacy of Its Automated Closure Device for Large Bore Venous Access Sites as Alternative to Standard Manual
Smith+Nephew REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant New Study
Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN,NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, today announces study results showing patients treated with just its REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (>3mm) experienced significantly improved shoulder function during early recovery compared
Robotic Brace Measures Neck Mobility in Cancer Patients
Patients with head and neck cancer frequently require surgical removal of lymph nodes from the neck. While this is necessary, it can cause pain and stiffness that can persist for a long time after surgery.
AnchorDx’s Non-invasive Bladder Cancer Early Detection Test, UriFind, Earns “Breakthrough Device Designation” from FDA
Compared with the traditional gold standard cystoscopy for bladder cancer detection, UriFind is non-invasive, painless, and easy to operate allowing for the accurate detection of bladder cancer by simply collecting random urine, providing the Test
FDA Grants Breakthrough Designation to Synapse Biomedical’s TransAeris® System
"The Breakthrough Device designation for our TransAeris temporary diaphragm stimulation system is built upon our 20-year experience with NeuRx diaphragm pacing," said Anthony Ignagni, President & CEO of Synapse Biomedical. The post FDA Grants Breakthrough
Late-Breaking Trial Data at TVT Demonstrate Sustained Safety and Performance of WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
Key findings include: The trial met its secondary effectiveness endpoint – defined as the occurrence of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism over 24 months – with a rate of 3.4% compared to the performance goal