Timeline Mystery for Updated EtO Rules
Thirty-six months (give or take a few) filled with controversy, legal battles, protests, anxiety, anger, and bewilderment—with likely more to come.
Study Suggests Increased Number of PMA Supplements Increase Recall Risk
a study published in JAMA Network Open reported that high-risk medical devices whose manufacturers file supplements to the FDA so modifications can be made to PMA-approved products are 30% more likely to be the subject of any recall and high-risk Class I recall.
Sensing Technology Drives the Future of Medical Care
One of the most exciting and transformative healthcare trends is the acceleration of connected health technology.
Portable X-ray Puts the Power of the Radiology Dept. In a Box
An Atlanta-based startup is changing the way a patient’s x-rays are taken. Oxos Medical has developed Micro C, a point-of-care X-ray technology, which has been cleared by FDA.
One Giant Leap for Medtech
The moon landing was a giant leap in more ways than Neil Armstrong could probably have imagined when he took that historical first step on July 20, 1969. The medtech industry, for example, owes at least five major technological advancements to the Apollo 11 mission.
Are Leadless Pacemakers Safe & Effective for Children with Bradycardia?
A new study is shining a huge spotlight on Medtronic’s Micra leadless pacemaker being used in the pediatric population. The research, published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, shows that leadless pacemakers could be safe and effective short-term treatment option for pediatric patients with bradycardia.
The Bumpy Road to MDR
As one of the most impactful regulatory updates to the EU medical device market in recent years, the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) has been a hot topic of conversation since it entered into force in May 2017.
Microneedle Bandage Stops Blood Loss from Wounds
A novel microneedle patch can immediately stop bleeding after injury, including secondary, uncontrolled bleeding from a traumatic injury. The hemostatic microneedle technology can be applied like a typical adhesive bandage to quickly stop bleeding.
How Does Proactive Equipment Maintenance Improve Medical Product Quality?
we explore how proactive equipment maintenance enables your facility to produce medical products that meet the highest standards, reduces downtime, enhances safety, and increases your equipment’s lifespan.
Medtec China brings together 850 suppliers and 40,000+ buyers for every part of the Medical device development cycle
Medtec China 2023 will be held in B1-E1 of Suzhou International Expo Centre on June 1 – 3, and 850+ well-known suppliers have been invited to the exhibition so far, among which 416+ exhibitors will make the debut for the first time, and international brands account for up to 67%.
