MEDICA

MEDICA 2018 Competition Seeks Apps Worldwide

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Do you think you have the next award-winning app in the medtech space? App developers from around the world are encouraged to enter the 7th MEDICA App Competition. The program…

Do you think you have the next award-winning app in the medtech space? App developers from around the world are encouraged to enter the 7th MEDICA App Competition. The program…

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Medtech, innovation

Boston Scientific CEO Takes #2 Spot for Top CEO

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Glassdoor has released its Top CEOs for 2018 list via its annual Employees’ Choice Awards. Among those who made the list are three CEOs from medtech companies. “You already know…

Glassdoor has released its Top CEOs for 2018 list via its annual Employees’ Choice Awards. Among those who made the list are three CEOs from medtech companies. “You already know…

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Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical
Ameing for Asia

China Fast Becoming Top Player in Booming Asia Genomics Market

By Ames Gross

With government support, Chinese companies are investing billions of dollars into genetics research and funding promising new companies at home and abroad. Other Asian economic powerhouses are following suit, although…

With government support, Chinese companies are investing billions of dollars into genetics research and funding promising new companies at home and abroad. Other Asian economic powerhouses are following suit, although…

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Barcode, UDI

Simplifying Medical Device Labeling in a Complex Environment

By Nick Recht

…do with the companies behind the software, because failure to choose the right software partners can undermine a company’s ability to leverage the aspects discussed thus far. It comes down…

…do with the companies behind the software, because failure to choose the right software partners can undermine a company’s ability to leverage the aspects discussed thus far. It comes down…

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Rachel Mele, Vennli
MEDdesign

What Healthcare Professionals Donā€™t Want in a Medical Device

By Rachel Mele

…taking these attributes into consideration, healthcare marketers will be able to stand out from their competition and succeed in an industry where competition is fierce and only the best thrive….

…taking these attributes into consideration, healthcare marketers will be able to stand out from their competition and succeed in an industry where competition is fierce and only the best thrive….

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

Big Butt Injections, the Saga Continues

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…and deserving of punishment appropriate to the crime. However, common sense goes a long way when it comes to preventing this type of behavior. It is incumbent upon us all…

…and deserving of punishment appropriate to the crime. However, common sense goes a long way when it comes to preventing this type of behavior. It is incumbent upon us all…

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China flag

Is China Preparing to Dominate Its Domestic Medtech Space?

By Maria Fontanazza

…medtech companies. And while setting up joint ventures with Chinese partners used to be common 10 to 25 years ago, nowadays more companies contact my company about joint venture divorce…

…medtech companies. And while setting up joint ventures with Chinese partners used to be common 10 to 25 years ago, nowadays more companies contact my company about joint venture divorce…

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3M

3M Launches Enhanced Nonwoven Tape for Improved Comfort and Wear Time

3M expanded its line of advanced adhesives with a new single-coated medical extended wear adhesive nonwoven tape on liner. The pressure-sensitive adhesive provides for more stretch, comfort and breathability, with…

3M expanded its line of advanced adhesives with a new single-coated medical extended wear adhesive nonwoven tape on liner. The pressure-sensitive adhesive provides for more stretch, comfort and breathability, with…

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Bryan Brosseau, Brosseau Consulting
Soapbox

Beyond the Checkbox

By Bryan Brosseau

Compliance planning and execution involves the use of ubiquitous checklists, tables or other tools designed to ensure strict compliance to regulatory requirements. These tools are helpful in ensuring your processes…

Compliance planning and execution involves the use of ubiquitous checklists, tables or other tools designed to ensure strict compliance to regulatory requirements. These tools are helpful in ensuring your processes…

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Alert

Five More Deaths, FDA Alerts on Liquid-Filled Intragastric Balloons

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…FDA approved labeling changes that indicated deaths could be associated with the above-mentioned devices. The agency is also monitoring complications associated with device placement and use, which includes perforation of…

…FDA approved labeling changes that indicated deaths could be associated with the above-mentioned devices. The agency is also monitoring complications associated with device placement and use, which includes perforation of…

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