Mosquito, zika

As Disease Creeps North, Zika Screening Test Development Accelerates

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…the northern hemisphere. In anticipation, several companies and research institutions are working to develop solutions to rapidly screen for the virus. Earlier this week FDA announced the availability of a…

…the northern hemisphere. In anticipation, several companies and research institutions are working to develop solutions to rapidly screen for the virus. Earlier this week FDA announced the availability of a…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

The Doctor Goes to Jail, Say What?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…to the plea agreement, many of Singh’s patients later complained to him and other doctors about medical complications they associated with Singh’s insertion of the IUD. In multiple instances, Singh…

…to the plea agreement, many of Singh’s patients later complained to him and other doctors about medical complications they associated with Singh’s insertion of the IUD. In multiple instances, Singh…

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Dignicap Scalp Cooling System, breast cancer, chemotherapy

Scalp Cooling Device Prevents Hair Loss

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…Chesapeake Oncology & Hematology COHA, in a company press release. “In the past, we have used different types of scalp cooling caps that were very cumbersome and labor intensive.” The…

…Chesapeake Oncology & Hematology COHA, in a company press release. “In the past, we have used different types of scalp cooling caps that were very cumbersome and labor intensive.” The…

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Finger prick lab tests, Theranos

Following Study, Theranos Lab Tests Back in Question

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…potentially alter clinical decisions. In a study of 60 adults, the authors compared the uncertainty and accuracy of 22 common clinical lab tests performed by Theranos (finger-prick method), and Quest…

…potentially alter clinical decisions. In a study of 60 adults, the authors compared the uncertainty and accuracy of 22 common clinical lab tests performed by Theranos (finger-prick method), and Quest…

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3M adhesives

Bonded by Trust

…“other” is a human being? For medical device manufacturers, the choice can be critical — affecting device reliability, cost and patient comfort. 3M’s scientific knowledge can help. Download brochure here….

…“other” is a human being? For medical device manufacturers, the choice can be critical — affecting device reliability, cost and patient comfort. 3M’s scientific knowledge can help. Download brochure here….

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Figure 3

Experimenting with Micromolding and 3-D Printing

By Lindsay Mann

The advantages of 3-D printing as a model and prototype-making process have excited the overall product development community. This is because of quick lead times and new design freedoms that…

The advantages of 3-D printing as a model and prototype-making process have excited the overall product development community. This is because of quick lead times and new design freedoms that…

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Julie Hakim, Baylor College of Medicine

Shaping Better Treatment for Girls with Congenital Reproductive Anomalies

By Maria Fontanazza

…is company formation, and a small portion of grant money will go toward that, along with establishing a board of directors and company skeleton. [Hakim adds that the company has…

…is company formation, and a small portion of grant money will go toward that, along with establishing a board of directors and company skeleton. [Hakim adds that the company has…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

What’s So Darn Difficult about Writing a Form 483 Response?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (March 17, 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Terumo Medical Corp. Accessed March 23, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm491287.htm…

system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (March 17, 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Terumo Medical Corp. Accessed March 23, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm491287.htm…

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Japanese market, MedTech Intelligence

Japan Expands Proactive Measures to Fight Cancer Market

By Ames Gross

…detection equipment that can guide surgeons. Japanese companies such as Hakko Medical, Canon, Inc., and Olympus Medical, along with U.S. companies such as EndoChoice, Argon Medical, and US Endoscopy are…

…detection equipment that can guide surgeons. Japanese companies such as Hakko Medical, Canon, Inc., and Olympus Medical, along with U.S. companies such as EndoChoice, Argon Medical, and US Endoscopy are…

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Mickey Garcia, MasterControl
MEDdesign

QMS Doesn’t Have to Be So Difficult

By Mickey Garcia

…needed in the original specification or procedure. Simplifying QMS to Improve Quality Management Historically, adopting an electronic QMS has been a complex, complicated effort for medtech companies. QMS software providers…

…needed in the original specification or procedure. Simplifying QMS to Improve Quality Management Historically, adopting an electronic QMS has been a complex, complicated effort for medtech companies. QMS software providers…

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