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Neuralink’s Animal Experiments Under FDA Fire
The Elon Musk-owned company is again under scrutiny over issues related to animal testing of a brain implant it's developing to help paralyzed patients communicate.
Axena Study Underscores Incontinence Burden for Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Further research is needed in developing countries to test the feasibility of implementing clinic-based therapy which leverages the company’s Leva device.
Dexcom’s Historic Win for CGM
FDA cleared the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring device.
Medical Plastics Market Projected to Soar by Double Digits
The market is forecast to increase from $25.6 billion in 2023 to $41.2 billion by 2028.
24 Private Medtech Companies Moving the Needle in 2024
Medical device strategics and investors would be wise to keep these startups on their radar.
Smiths Medical Recall Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe Pump
The company announced the recall, categorized as a correction and not a product removal, due to issues associated with earlier software versions of the device.
FDA Grants De Novo Authorization for Virtual Incision Mira Surgical System
The miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery device is highly portable and weighs about two pounds. It can be used in any operating room, with or without a dedicated mainframe.
The Surprising History Behind an Extremely Common Cardiovascular Medical Device
Trivia Tuesday: What commonly used cardiovascular device was first implanted in human patients in 1986?
Getting to Yes From FDA
Medtech entrepreneurs’ detail five lessons they’ve learned after embarking on the regulatory pathway.
Haemonetics to Acquire Attune Medical for $160M
The acquisition is expected to increase the company’s presence in the electrophysiology market and complement its portfolio in vascular closure.
Is Working Remotely the New Standard for the Medical Device Industry?
MD+DI’s Salary Survey shows a large amount of medtech personnel still work remotely or are in a hybrid setup.
Get Your Melons Checked at Walmart
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor weighs in on Walmart's expansion into mammogram services.
Medtech in a Minute: Integra’s Bold Decision, and More
Catch up on the latest industry news in one minute or less.
Planned Baxter Spinoff on the Chopping Block?
The company is weighing the potential of a private equity sale instead of its planned Vantive kidney care spinoff.
BD Enrolls First Patient in PAD Vascular Covered Stent Study
The IDE study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the stent for treatment of peripheral arterial disease.
Medtronic Won’t Back Down but Axonics Stands Its Ground
Medtronic has made fresh new patent infringement accusations against Axonics.
Reporter’s Notebook: Syensqo’s Healthcare Play
The spin-off company from 160-year-old Solvay has grand ambitions for continuing to bring its value proposition to the medical sector.
Trelleborg Breaks Ground on New Facility in Costa Rica & Other Supplier News
Keeping you up to date with the latest supplier news.
Multi-Omics Could be Key in Expanding Liquid Biopsy
Wider access to liquid biopsy might be right around the corner.
7 Cardiovascular Deals Too Big to Forget
MD+DI has compiled a list of some of the biggest cardiovascular deals in the medical device industry.