This week's top 5: Editor's pick
Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week.
1. New polypropylene mesh could reduce infection risk
The results from the preclinical study have been published in the Journal of Surgical Research.
2. AdvaMed CEO says "it’s time for action” over medical device tax
Medical device tax has been suspended since 2016, however, it is planned to come back into effect on the 1st January 2020 unless Congress takes action.
3. We’re going through changes: Major upcoming regulatory changes for manufacturers explained
Jon Speer, founder and VP of QA/RA for software company Greenlight Guru, explains the major regulatory changes which are coming soon for manufacturers of medical devices.
4. Protolabs names Cool Idea Award winner
Nurio’s EEG wearable has been announced as the winner of Protolabs’ Cool Idea Award for innovation in consumer technology.
5. Shimmer’s wearable recognised as a medical device within Europe
Shimmer Research, a wearable technology specialist has received CE Certification for its ECGmd holter monitor electrocardiograph (ECG).