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MedTech and the 2016 Election: Who Wins?

By Maria Fontanazza

…Clinton’s campaign has not commented on one of the biggest issues brought on by the ACA that is affecting medical device companies: The 2.5% medical device excise tax, which was…

…Clinton’s campaign has not commented on one of the biggest issues brought on by the ACA that is affecting medical device companies: The 2.5% medical device excise tax, which was…

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Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific Hits $2.1 Billion in Q3 Sales

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…11% increase compared to the prior year period. According to a company release, Boston Scientific reported the following growth: Business Units MedSurg: 15% Cardiovascular: 13% Rhythm Management: 4% Geographies United…

…11% increase compared to the prior year period. According to a company release, Boston Scientific reported the following growth: Business Units MedSurg: 15% Cardiovascular: 13% Rhythm Management: 4% Geographies United…

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Medtronic

Medtronic Wins FDA Approval for Largest TAVR System in United States

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Today Medtronic announced FDA approval of its CoreValve Evolut, the largest transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) available in the United States. The R 34-mm valve is indicated to treat severe…

Today Medtronic announced FDA approval of its CoreValve Evolut, the largest transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) available in the United States. The R 34-mm valve is indicated to treat severe…

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FDA Launches Website to Report Regulatory Misconduct

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Today the FDA has announced the establishment of a website through which anyone can report an allegation of regulatory misconduct. Examples of allegations include promoting or advertising a device outside…

Today the FDA has announced the establishment of a website through which anyone can report an allegation of regulatory misconduct. Examples of allegations include promoting or advertising a device outside…

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UPS Distribution Center, Medtech

Make Your Supply Chain Smarter

By Maria Fontanazza

…distribution centers, helping companies to be more agile. Image courtesy of UPS. MTI: What technologies can companies use to streamline their supply chain processes? Cannon: The best technologies for driving…

…distribution centers, helping companies to be more agile. Image courtesy of UPS. MTI: What technologies can companies use to streamline their supply chain processes? Cannon: The best technologies for driving…

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

Inspection: No Signatures Equals a Big Problem

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. (June 2016). 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. (June 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and…

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Cybersecurity

FDA: Cybersecurity Is a Shared Responsibility

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

With the proclamation of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, FDA is encouraging medical device manufacturers to brush-up on their best practices and engage in good cyber hygiene. “As medical…

With the proclamation of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, FDA is encouraging medical device manufacturers to brush-up on their best practices and engage in good cyber hygiene. “As medical…

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Global Revenue Drops, MedTech Struggle for Growth Signals Industry Shift

By Maria Fontanazza

…we look at 2016 and it comes to completion, we’ll see a pretty impressive growth number.” Shareholder-friendly actions. Many companies have focused on stock buybacks and enhancing dividends, all while…

…we look at 2016 and it comes to completion, we’ll see a pretty impressive growth number.” Shareholder-friendly actions. Many companies have focused on stock buybacks and enhancing dividends, all while…

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FDA

Software as a Medical Device Draft Guidance Aims for Global Harmonization

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

FDA has released the draft guidance Software as a Medical Device (SaMD): Clinical Evaluation with the intention of “establishing the scientific validity, clinical performance, and analytical validity for a SaMD,”…

FDA has released the draft guidance Software as a Medical Device (SaMD): Clinical Evaluation with the intention of “establishing the scientific validity, clinical performance, and analytical validity for a SaMD,”…

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