Loftware, PRISYM ID

Loftware Acquires PRISYM ID, Expands Enterprise Labeling Solutions for Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Companies

By Loftware, Inc.

…to medical device and pharmaceutical customers and strengthens the Company’s ability to meet labeling complexities and evolving regulatory demands. The need to improve agility, manufacturing, and distribution in support of…

…to medical device and pharmaceutical customers and strengthens the Company’s ability to meet labeling complexities and evolving regulatory demands. The need to improve agility, manufacturing, and distribution in support of…

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Justice scale, healthcare, cost

U.S. General Surgery Market Perseveres Despite COVID

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…and acquiring key supplies like personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests.” Although the general surgery devices market performed well last year, the omicron variant could pose a threat, as it…

…and acquiring key supplies like personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests.” Although the general surgery devices market performed well last year, the omicron variant could pose a threat, as it…

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Brian Stallard, AAMI
Soapbox

2021 Highlights Cybersecurity Threats for Medical Devices, Vaccines and Healthcare Personnel

By Brian Stallard

…of those devices/systems,” wrote Stephen Grimes, principal consultant at Strategic Healthcare Technology Associates in Swampscott, MA, and Axel Wirth, chief security strategist at MedCrypt. In an open-access commentary published in…

…of those devices/systems,” wrote Stephen Grimes, principal consultant at Strategic Healthcare Technology Associates in Swampscott, MA, and Axel Wirth, chief security strategist at MedCrypt. In an open-access commentary published in…

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Stryker

Stryker to Acquire Digital Care Platform Vocera Communications for Nearly $3 Billion

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…ability to securely enable remote communication between patients and their families, complements Stryker’s Advanced Digital Healthcare offerings,” according to a Vocera press release. “The combined business will further advance Stryker’s…

…ability to securely enable remote communication between patients and their families, complements Stryker’s Advanced Digital Healthcare offerings,” according to a Vocera press release. “The combined business will further advance Stryker’s…

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FDA

One Death, Six Complaints: Covidien Recalls Puritan Ventilators Due to Manufacturing Error

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…hypercarbia, hypoxemia, neurological injury or death. Although the Class I recall only affects 135 devices in the United States, six complaints have been filed and one death has been reported…

…hypercarbia, hypoxemia, neurological injury or death. Although the Class I recall only affects 135 devices in the United States, six complaints have been filed and one death has been reported…

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Robert Dostert, DNV

The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR): What Lessons Have We Learned?

By Robert Dostert

…technical data should begin (but not end) by completing an Annex I – General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR) checklist. Completing the GSPR checklist will allow the manufacturer to see…

…technical data should begin (but not end) by completing an Annex I – General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR) checklist. Completing the GSPR checklist will allow the manufacturer to see…

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magnifying glass

Legal and Normative Requirements: Ensuring the Functional Safety of Medical Devices

…unacceptable risk levels. A fault in the dosage control unit of an infusion pump, for example, must not result in an overdose or underdose being administered to the patient. Basically,…

…unacceptable risk levels. A fault in the dosage control unit of an infusion pump, for example, must not result in an overdose or underdose being administered to the patient. Basically,…

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Think You Know Everything About CRM for Medtech? Think Again.

Think You Know Everything About CRM for Medtech? Think Again.

By Salesforce

Learn how a purpose-built platform for the medtech industry can be your system of engagement to drive commercial excellence by connecting teams, surfacing commercial planning insights, and deepening patient connections….

Learn how a purpose-built platform for the medtech industry can be your system of engagement to drive commercial excellence by connecting teams, surfacing commercial planning insights, and deepening patient connections….

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Robert Dostert, DNV

Ask the Expert: The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) ā€“ Is Anyone Ready and Where Are We Headed?

By Robert Dostert

…and limited resources. What does this really mean? Well, in short, there are not enough resources to handle all of the new applications coming. We recommend speaking with your consultant…

…and limited resources. What does this really mean? Well, in short, there are not enough resources to handle all of the new applications coming. We recommend speaking with your consultant…

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