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US trade war with China expected to cost medtech importers almost $1bn
Medical technology imports from China will face a 25% tariff in the United States, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced. more
13 Jul 2018
Gerresheimer to acquire Swiss medtech company to drive new business model
Drug delivery device maker Gerresheimer has announced it will acquire Sensile Medical as it extends its business model towards digital and electronic capabilities. more
13 Jul 2018
Xometry expands with MakeTime acquisition and $25M funding
On-demand manufacturing platform has boosted its growth Xometry by acquiring MakeTime, another leading on-demand manufacturing company more
12 Jul 2018
MedTalks with Lord Jim O'Neill & Iain Hennessey
Tune in to this special episode of the MedTalk Podcast to hear interviews on burning topics within the pharma and digital health industries. more
12 Jul 2018
Programme launches to help medtech start-ups bring products to market
A global support programme to help medtech start-ups bring new devices to market faster has been announced by software vender MEDEI. more
10 Jul 2018
MedPlast rebrands under new name as company expands portfolio
Solutions provider MedPlast has announced it has completed its acquisition of Integer Holding Corporation’s Advanced Surgical and Orthopedics (“AS&O”) business. more
10 Jul 2018
J&J enters into US partnership to evaluate medical devices using real-world data
Johnson & Johnson has entered into a research partnership with the Mercy health system to utilise real-world data to evaluate medical device performance. more
10 Jul 2018
NHS agrees to immediately halt use of surgical mesh following review
In a landmark moment for thousands of women across the UK, it has been announced that the NHS will immediately halt the use of surgical mesh for treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI). more
10 Jul 2018
What new FDA implant approval means for spine labelling
The FDA has approved Medtronic’s Infuse(TM) Bone Graft in new spine surgery indications. more
9 Jul 2018
Registration opens for TCT Show 2018
Registration is now open for TCT Show 2018 taking place at the NEC, 25th–27th September more
6 Jul 2018
Northern life sciences economy grows by £4bn
The North Health Science Alliance (NHSA) has revealed today (Friday 6 July) that the region’s economy has grown by nearly 50% and more than four billion pounds in the last year. more
6 Jul 2018
NICE to delay mesh guidelines despite campaigners' efforts for urgency
The National Institute of Care and Excellence (NICE) is delaying its guidelines on surgical mesh despite calls to make it a matter of urgency. more
6 Jul 2018
How Netstal's injection moulding expertise is used for in-vitro diagnostics
How Netstal expertise in high-end injection moulding is being used for in-vitro diagnostics. more
5 Jul 2018
Medilink North of England reveals digital health business group
Healthtech membership group Medilink has developed a digital health group to help manufacturing companies in the North of England. more
5 Jul 2018
Boosting sales a major priority for Scottish life sciences
Life sciences organisations across Scotland are wanting to boost sales and invest in research and development (R&D), according to new research. more
3 Jul 2018
Plastics manufacturer acquires two French companies
European plastics manufacturer, SGH Healthcaring, has acquired two French companies, Rovipharm and RR Plastiques, which aligns with the company’s growth roadmap. more
2 Jul 2018
Latest Devices
Wireless pacemakers found to reduce complications in patients, US study shows
Leadless pacemakers have been found to reduce the number of short-term and midterm complications compared to conventional device designs, a new study has shown. more
11 Jul 2018
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Stryker designs devices to fight opioid epidemic
Medical device company Stryker is hoping to combat America’s opioid epidemic by developing devices with the problem in mind. more
9 Jul 2018
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Medtronic introduces performance guarantee for insulin pump system
Medical technology group Medtronic is staking a big claim on the efficacy of its MiniMed 670G insulin pump system, with a new programme that offers a performance guarantee to payers and employers using the device. more
4 Jul 2018
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FDA approves Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system
Diabetes technology company Eversense has announced that its Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system has been approved by the FDA. more
28 Jun 2018
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Medical devices for global issues win Wireless Innovation Project
Two medtech companies have claimed the top spots in Vodafone’s Wireless Innovation Project – a competition awarding $600,000 in grants to connected innovations which address issues facing the world. more
18 Jun 2018
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Star Trek laser device developed for painless health checks
A new Star-Trek inspired medical device has been developed by researchers that could allow doctors to perform painless health checks on people. more
13 Jun 2018
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MD&M East features cutting-edge wearables
Medical technology company Valeritas Holdings is presenting its V-Go Wearable Insulin Delivery device today at MD&M East. more
7 Jun 2018
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DePuy wins hip replacement trial
Over 300 patients have lost a legal battle with medical device manufacturer, DePuy Synthes, after the group claimed one of the company’s hip implants was defective. more
22 May 2018
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