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J&J Restructure: Will Cost Cuts Affect Suppliers?

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

This morning Bloomberg is reporting that Johnson & Johnson has raised its sales forecast, but with it comes a restructuring of its global supply chain. The plan could generate up…

This morning Bloomberg is reporting that Johnson & Johnson has raised its sales forecast, but with it comes a restructuring of its global supply chain. The plan could generate up…

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Tal Rapke, Scalamed
Soapbox

Is Blockchain the Future of Digital Health?

By Tal Rapke, M.D.

A revolution is coming. Truth be told, it’s already here. Blockchain technology has the capacity to revolutionize medical database capability—if we choose to embrace it. Originally developed to provide a…

A revolution is coming. Truth be told, it’s already here. Blockchain technology has the capacity to revolutionize medical database capability—if we choose to embrace it. Originally developed to provide a…

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Real World Use Cases of Blockchain for Medical Devices

By Ron Wince

…in permanent traceability for every device. Getting Started As with every new technology there are a few common questions that arise, but one of the most pervasive is, “Where do…

…in permanent traceability for every device. Getting Started As with every new technology there are a few common questions that arise, but one of the most pervasive is, “Where do…

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Stephanie Domas, MedSec
MEDdesign

Snowflake Syndrome Creates Cybersecurity Roadblocks

By Stephanie Domas

…hospitals, causing the slurry of unique questionnaires.1 There is a desperate need for hospitals to come together to unify around a standard set of questions, so manufacturers can not only…

…hospitals, causing the slurry of unique questionnaires.1 There is a desperate need for hospitals to come together to unify around a standard set of questions, so manufacturers can not only…

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Bioprinter, Carnegie Mellon

3-D Bioprinter Could Enable Large-Scale Printing of Artificial Human Tissue

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…Feinberg, associate professor of materials science and biomedical engineering at Carnegie Mellon in a press release. Researchers created a large-volume syringe pump extruder that is compatible with open source fused…

…Feinberg, associate professor of materials science and biomedical engineering at Carnegie Mellon in a press release. Researchers created a large-volume syringe pump extruder that is compatible with open source fused…

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FDA Restricts Sale of Bayer’s Essure

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…before getting the device implanted, despite previous significant efforts to educate patients and doctors about the risks associated with this device.” – FDA According to an FDA news release, since…

…before getting the device implanted, despite previous significant efforts to educate patients and doctors about the risks associated with this device.” – FDA According to an FDA news release, since…

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Laura Johnson, Loftware
Soapbox

Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Medical Device Labeling

By Laura Johnson

…some new industry trends in labeling that are also providing unique opportunities for companies to reduce costs, save time, improve time to market (i.e., gain a competitive advantage). Here are…

…some new industry trends in labeling that are also providing unique opportunities for companies to reduce costs, save time, improve time to market (i.e., gain a competitive advantage). Here are…

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

Risk-Based Purchasing Controls

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…C. (2013). Devine guidance for managing key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (January 2018). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and…

…C. (2013). Devine guidance for managing key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (January 2018). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and…

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MedTech Intelligence

Cybersecurity: How Vulnerable Are You?

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…many steps in the process–and there are many parties involved. Next month, cybersecurity experts from FDA, Battelle, Philips Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, the Mayo Clinic and many other device companies…

…many steps in the process–and there are many parties involved. Next month, cybersecurity experts from FDA, Battelle, Philips Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, the Mayo Clinic and many other device companies…

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