ApiFix, Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Non-Fusion Alternative a Promising Treatment for Adolescent Scoliosis

By Maria Fontanazza

…to Ted Bird, chairman of the board at Israel-based ApiFix, Ltd., a company developing technology to treat AIS. Bird adds that globally, the number of children who have spinal curves…

…to Ted Bird, chairman of the board at Israel-based ApiFix, Ltd., a company developing technology to treat AIS. Bird adds that globally, the number of children who have spinal curves…

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FDA Looks into Potential Counterfeit Materials in Boston Scientific Mesh

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

FDA is investigating the potential presence of counterfeit raw materials in Boston Scientific’s urogynecologic surgical mesh implants. The agency is unaware of any adverse events related to the products. It…

FDA is investigating the potential presence of counterfeit raw materials in Boston Scientific’s urogynecologic surgical mesh implants. The agency is unaware of any adverse events related to the products. It…

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FDA

Need Help Navigating UDI? FDA Can Help

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Although the unique device identification (UDI) rule was finalized in September 2013, the compliance rollout period will last several years (based on device classification). To help companies as the rule…

Although the unique device identification (UDI) rule was finalized in September 2013, the compliance rollout period will last several years (based on device classification). To help companies as the rule…

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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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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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