What If Alexa Could Read Your Mind?
Cognixion’s technology could solve major usability and accessibility issues for augmented reality and extended reality, and enable new capabilities for people with disabilities……
FDA Inspection of a Philips Facility Raises Red Flags
The agency’s findings suggest that Philips Respironics has known about the potential foam degradation issues for years……
A New Day for Johnson & Johnson
The New Brunswick, NJ-based company is splitting off its consumer products business from the medical device and pharma units……
Fresh Off a SPAC, Vicarious Is Shaking up Surgical Robotics
The Waltham, MA-based company said it has filed pre-submission with FDA for its surgical robotics solution……
Is Integra’s Breast Reconstruction PMA Doomed?
Despite getting shot down by a recent FDA advisory panel, Integra’s management team still seems confident that the agency will ultimately approve SurgiMend for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction……
8-lb Ventilator Offers High-Flow Oxygen Therapy for Home Use
The Luisa ventilator from Movair is now available through FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization and may help patients with COVID-19, COPD, chronic bronchitis, or bronchiectasis transition to home settings faster……
10 of the Most Controversial Deals in Medtech
Some companies were able to overcome the odds despite controversy and close on the acquisitions. Others weren’t as fortunate, and the mergers folded. MD+DI has compiled a list of some of the most controversial deals the industry has ever seen……
Merger Aims to Accelerate Bio-printing of Human Organs
The acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies will bolster 3D Systems’ plans to establish a world-class research facility in Houston dedicated to the development of bio-printed human organs……
Medtech’s Biggest Problem Right Now: Hospital Labor Shortages
Here’s what executives at three large medical device companies have to say about hospital labor shortages and how that macroeconomic issue could impact procedure volumes going forward……
Localizing Medical Device Content for Global Markets
Is linguistic quality assurance a necessary requirement or an additional bottleneck for medical device companies?……
