MPN’s most read stories of February 2016
With Valentines Day over and Easter fast-approaching, the second month of the year is already drawing to a close. We take a look at our most read stories from the last month. Two down and ten more to go…
Who holds the purse strings in medical device procurement?
This infographic from Bain & Company looks at what happens when the forces of the healthcare market start to impact the medtech sector. Amongst the interesting findings is the fact that surgeons and procurement departments agree on almost everything... except price...
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Stryker to acquire Physio-Control for £892m
This article covered the news that Stryker Corporation is to acquire 100% of the stock of Physio-Control International in an all cash transaction for £892m ($1.28bn).
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Blurred lines: when sex toys become medical devices
This investigation by MPN’s David Gray highlights how a combination of innovation and better marketing is helping to turn sex toys into household health products – and eliminating a few unnecessary taboos along the way.
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Picking the right plastic for device design
Selecting the right medical plastic is a key consideration for device manufacturers. In this article guest author, Bing J Carbone, Modern Plastics, offers his expertise on how to choose the right material.
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The key to medical plastics success in 2016
The medical plastic device sector is continually seeking improvements to improve the health and well-being of us all. This article features industry insights from MPN’s key contributors including Engel, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, West, Arburg and Philips.
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