Because of the environmental and health risks that PFAS ─ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ─ pose, they are subject to a potential ban across the European Union. Such a ban would introduce a need for medical device manufacturers to identify and discontinue the sale of products containing PFAS, while also developing safe and effective alternatives. How will suppliers across the EU approach the impending shift away from these “forever chemicals”?
Harnessing the power of big data from medical device software offers real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and personalized treatment plans, significantly enhancing the doctor to patient relationship as well as patient outcomes.
Medical Device reimbursement levels in Japan are now more in line with the reimbursement levels in the EU. The Japanese government has pledged not to allow Japanese device reimbursement to be as high as the US prices.
AI has the ability to revolutionize the medical landscape, but to enable this, Quality Engineering is critically important.
Smith+Nephew and JointVue signed a co-marketing agreement for OrthoSonic 3D surgery planning technology. The technology allows surgeons using the Smith & Nephew Cori surgical robot to create personalized knee arthroplasty procedure plans.
Five startups selected to participate in Memphis area Accelerator following The comprehensive 13-week go-to-market program is specifically designed to support medtech startups through essential business development stages.
The MDIC Annual Public Forum 2024 kicked off this week with experts from the National Evaluation System for health Technology (NEST), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the FDA. Topics included the future of real-world evidence (RWE) and the integration of AI into the healthcare ecosystem and how can we leverage emerging technologies to bring innovative and safer solutions to patients.
As laboratories navigate the evolving landscape of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs), the FDA’s phased approach to regulation marks a significant shift. This blog outlines what these new regulations mean for laboratories developing and selling LDTs.
MedTech organizations need to focus on the human factor of change and achieve top-down alignment, buy-in, accountability, and clear communication along the way.
MEDICA 2024 and COMPAMED 2024 trade fairs in Düsseldorf, Germany attract more than 6,000 exhibitors from about 70 countries. These events are globally unique information and business platforms for the entire value chain of medical technology systems and products – including development and manufacturing. MEDICA and COMPAMED will take place from November 11 – 14, 2024.
