FDA warns of device shortages again due to sterilization plant closures
The FDA today warned of “years of spot or nationwide shortages” of a number of surgical kits and implantable medical devices due to the closure of two medtech sterilization plants that use ethylene oxide (EO) and efforts in Georgia to close a third.
Immersive research homes in on paramedics’ packaging needs
The context in which a package is used should always be a consideration in packaging design—and never more so than when the product in question is designed for emergency medical care in an ambulance or other prehospital setting.
Canon Medical Completes Acquisition of Toshiba’s Imaging Systems Division
Toshiba Imaging Systems will formally become a Canon Medical entity called Video Sensing Division.
Reducing Injection Steps
BD is launching Intevia, a device that combines both an autoinjector and a refillable syringe, at PDA’s 2019 Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices conference.
Fixating on PEEK: The Implant Advantage
As a precision machiner of plastics, I’ve found PEEK to be a high performer for medical applications. Here’s why, and what to expect in the future.
How to increase diversity in medtech: This J&J VP has insights
Carolyn Mordas has risen quickly through the ranks at Johnson & Johnson to become VP of Biosurgery R&D at the company’s Ethicon business. Her story hints at what needs to be done to boost diversity in medtech.
Medtec China 2019 successfully rounds off; upgrading to two pavilions in 2020 to power innovative development of China’s medical device industry
Medtec China 2019, organized by Informa Markets, was successfully held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. It brought together 436 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, including 150 first-time exhibitors; international exhibitors accounting for 56% of the turnout.
Medtec China 2019 Inaugurated in Shanghai on September 25
Medtec China 2019 organized by Informa Markets were inaugurated on September 25 in Shanghai, it brings together more than 450 high-quality brands, and is expected to receive 25,000 professional visitors over its three days.
6 Market Forces Changing the Medical Device World
We are in the midst of great change in health and wellness.
Senseonics Brings Real-World Data to Super-Competitive CGM Market
With continuous glucose monitoring rapidly becoming the standard of care for some diabetes patients, one analyst details how Senseonics and other companies are positioned in the space.
