In a pilot study treating refractory epilepsy with Neuroelectrics’ Starstim platform, patients experienced a 44 percent median reduction in seizure frequency.
The UNITY-B Percutaneous Balloon Expandable Biodegradable Biliary Stent is intended to facilitate the drainage of obstructed ducts requiring larger openings.
Collaborative Community developing ways to recruit and retain minority physicians, researchers, and other stakeholders in research and product development.
Project aims to provide a catheter to deliver direct 3D, intraprocedural analysis of the success of cardiac ablation, in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Data show practices struggle to keep patients engaged in their care, straining staff and making it impossible for clinical and financial benefits to be realized
Stand-alone solution for robotic-assisted surgery will target open, laparoscopic/mini-invasive, endoscopic, thoracoscopic, and trans-oral surgical procedures.
The advent of advanced technologies, a growing geriatric population, and the rising prevalence of infectious as well as chronic diseases will help drive growth.
Trial showed a 29 percent difference in effectiveness at 12 months, a 35 percent difference in effectiveness at 18 months for long-standing persistent Afib.
The new issue of DRIVEN, the maxon magazine, awaits the reader with fascinating articles about agricultural robotics, drone technology, and cleanrooms.
The module automatically tracks and identifies surgical steps during procedures, providing the basis for intraoperative clinical decision support systems.
Module creates a warped MRI scan that matches real-time ultrasound results to precisely locate clinically relevant regions & reduce procedural risks to patients
MPO's Sean Fenske gets tips from Alan Grau of Sectigo about how a medical device end user, whether physician or patient, can help ensure the unit is secure.
MicroSpec’s Tim Steele shares his expertise on factors to consider when specifying multi-lumen tubing and also reveals common challenges he encounters.
Unpredictable demand, the need to reduce costs, and shorter production lead times driving companies to seek earlier interaction with product engineers.
MPO's Sean Fenske gains some insights from Alan Grau of Sectigo on examples of real-world healthcare device hacking incidents and the details involved.
As regulated companies, medical device firms must stay abreast of the latest developments to ensure they adopt new protocols to maintain quality assurance.
David Jensen, Staff Writer, MasterControl 04.09.21
Mike Schultz of Spectrum Plastics Group speaks with MPO’s Sean Fenske about the Launch Pad Engineering Service the firm offers for medical device manufacturers.
Agreement provides Jabil with exclusive license to develop drug delivery device product platform based on E3D mechanical multi-use auto-injector technology.
Element Materials Technology provides Tailored solutions that shorten time to market & ensure sustainability of your pharmaceutical and medical device products.
The continuous development of additive manufacturing processes for titanium medical devices opens the door to complex designs w/ improved anatomic geometries
Minimally invasive procedures are preferred over open surgeries due to less exposure to brain structures, rapid recovery time, and less tissue scarring.
Signifier Medical’s proprietary therapy eXciteOSA is the first and only daytime genioglossal (tongue) muscle-neurostimulation technology approved in the U.S.
Doctors say manufacturers and implanting physicians should inform patients about the potentially dangerous magnet-implantable cardiac device interaction.
The concept of vertical integration is simple: a company combining two or more stages of production that would normally be operated by separate companies.
Ryan Lipe, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, MGS02.03.21
Kwivik has developed a pipeline of products for certain respiratory, emergency medical, asthma, migraine/cluster headache, wound care, and skin care markets.
The company's new polycarbonate-based resins can be formed into materials that have good shape memory, and tuneable mechanical and chemical properties.
The wearable sensor is now recognized as a medical device in Europe, capable of providing continuous, medical-grade measurements of a person’s activity.
Demand for micro-sized products is prompting micromolders to develop new processes and methods that are outside the norm of standard injection molding.
With three of the top five companies appointing new CEOs in the last year and the global pandemic eroding earnings, M&A strategies could look a lot different.
Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors11.04.20
The short-term impact on the diagnostics sector is readily apparent as the pandemic has fueled overwhelming demand for effective SARS-CoV-2 testing solutions.
Eric Williams, Managing Director, Capstone Headwaters11.04.20
MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Itai Nemovicher, CEO and founder of The Orthopaedic Implant Company, about the company’s orthopedic trauma technology offerings.
Medical electronics must be designed to handle the increased bandwidth, high-speed interconnects inclusive of fiber optics, and high signal integrity and speed.