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Cybersecurity Attacks Once Again Top ECRI’s Annual Health Technology Hazards List

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

news release. “Responding to these risks requires not only a robust security program to prevent attacks from reaching critical devices and systems, but also a plan for maintaining patient care…

news release. “Responding to these risks requires not only a robust security program to prevent attacks from reaching critical devices and systems, but also a plan for maintaining patient care…

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Loftware, PRISYM ID

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

By Loftware, Inc.

Portsmouth, NH – January 11, 2022 – Loftware Inc., the largest global software company specializing in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions, today announced that it has acquired PRISYM ID,…

Portsmouth, NH – January 11, 2022 – Loftware Inc., the largest global software company specializing in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions, today announced that it has acquired PRISYM ID,…

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Justice scale, healthcare, cost

U.S. General Surgery Market Perseveres Despite COVID

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…devices market remained resilient,” states Brian Hicks, senior analyst of medical devices at GlobalData in a news release. “Unlike before, policies regarding elective procedure cancellations were more often made at…

…devices market remained resilient,” states Brian Hicks, senior analyst of medical devices at GlobalData in a news release. “Unlike before, policies regarding elective procedure cancellations were more often made at…

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Stryker

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

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Today Stryker announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for $3.09 billion. Vocera provides a platform for digital care coordination and communication strategy, offering a portfolio that is…

Today Stryker announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for $3.09 billion. Vocera provides a platform for digital care coordination and communication strategy, offering a portfolio that is…

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FDA

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

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Covidien, LP (part of Medtronic) is recalling its Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator as a result of a manufacturing assembly error that could either render the device inoperable or it…

Covidien, LP (part of Medtronic) is recalling its Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator as a result of a manufacturing assembly error that could either render the device inoperable or it…

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Robert Dostert, DNV

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

By Robert Dostert

The Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 became the applicable EU law on May 26, 2021. After a four-year transition period, is anyone ready? Well, let us have a look. There…

The Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 became the applicable EU law on May 26, 2021. After a four-year transition period, is anyone ready? Well, let us have a look. There…

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James Thompson, Siemens

Ask the Expert: Leveraging the Digital Infrastructure to Align with Best Practices and Accelerate Growth

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Disruptive market conditions and the pressures exerting on medical device and diagnostic (MD&D) manufacturers is unprecedented. Today’s increasingly sophisticated personalized medicine, value-based care, real-world evidence models, demographic differences across regional…

Disruptive market conditions and the pressures exerting on medical device and diagnostic (MD&D) manufacturers is unprecedented. Today’s increasingly sophisticated personalized medicine, value-based care, real-world evidence models, demographic differences across regional…

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Peter Willemse, Experlogix

Ask the Expert: How Can Medical Device Manufacturers Benefit from Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) Software

By Experlogix, LLC

What is CPQ (configure, price, quote) software? Peter Willemse: CPQ software, also known as guided selling software or a product configurator, helps organizations to generate quotes and orders quickly and…

What is CPQ (configure, price, quote) software? Peter Willemse: CPQ software, also known as guided selling software or a product configurator, helps organizations to generate quotes and orders quickly and…

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Technology hazards in hospirals, ECRI

For Second Year in a Row, Cybersecurity Issue Tops ECRI Health Tech Hazards List

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…Seeping into Electrical Components Can Lead to Equipment Damage and Fires Flawed Battery Charging Systems and Practices Can Affect Device Operation View ECRI’s 2018 Top 10 Health Technology Hazards. https://medtechintelligence.com/news_article/testing-devices-critical-part-of-improving-patient-safety/…

…Seeping into Electrical Components Can Lead to Equipment Damage and Fires Flawed Battery Charging Systems and Practices Can Affect Device Operation View ECRI’s 2018 Top 10 Health Technology Hazards. https://medtechintelligence.com/news_article/testing-devices-critical-part-of-improving-patient-safety/…

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