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

E-Tattoo Improves Heart Monitoring

A new flexible, wearable medical device could provide a major boost in the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

Catheters: How to Achieve Optimal Hypotube Design

In minimally invasive surgery, the best patient outcome begins with navigating the vasculature safely and smoothly. For catheters utilizing a metal shaft construction, good design begins with a high-performing hypotube.

3D printing could enable a new cancer treatment

A medtech startup trying to treat skin cancer in a new way used 3D printing to solve a big problem with their tiny device.