3D-Printed Cell Traps Help Researchers Find Cancer Cells
Georgia Tech researchers use a 3D-printed device that enables rapid and low-cost separation of tumor cells circulating in the bloodstream.
Surgical Robotics Pioneer Braces for Prolonged Negotiations Due to Incoming Competition
Intuitive Surgical’s management team says new competitive dynamics in the robotically-assisted surgery market is likely to change the nature of negotiations for the company next year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
