Medical researchers tackle immune rejection of biomedical implants

To learn more about what causes the body to reject biomedical implants, a team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson identified a protein that appears to help drive this response, and hopes their discoveries will improve the design and safety of biomedical implants.

Emerging Ophthalmic Devices Capitalize on the KISS Method

Two device company executives have stepped away from the path of smart technology, instead offering new capabilities in a simple, yet groundbreaking way.

3D-Printed Robotic Skin Is Ready for Multiple Applications

B9Creations and researchers have created robot skin with abilities beyond human skin.

Non-invasive tissue oxygen imaging system for improved medical diagnosis and treatment

Researchers from the the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new spectral imaging device called the Tissue Oxygen Imaging System (TOX).

Behind the Design of the Award-Winning Skytrofa Auto-Injector

Phillips-Medisize was recently recognized with a third industry accolade for the Skytrofa drug-delivery device.

New Polyethylene for Knee-Implant System Cleared by FDA

Orthopedic implant and instrument company Exactech announced on Aug. 21 that it has received 510(k) clearance from FDA for its new Activit-E polyethylene (PE) for the Truliant knee-replacement system.

Researchers Use Bioactive Glass to Heal Chronic Wounds

University of Birmingham (United Kingdom) researchers have discovered a promising new way to heal chronic wounds.

Behind the Design of an Automated Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant

UroActive is powered by a MyoElectroMechanical System that is placed around the urethral duct and is adjustable based on the patient’s activity. 

How Medtronic uses nitinol to improve the structure and effectiveness of heart devices

The heart is often one of the most underappreciated aspects of human anatomy, and its atrial appendages are often overlooked even in cardiac anatomy.

Adhesive Bonding Without Traditional Clamping