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Health projects awarded £23m under biomedical catalyst
A range of health projects have received £23 million in government funding for the cutting-edge ways they’re improving patient care. Read more
22 Mar 2019
Time is running out! Entries open for Med-Tech Innovation award categories
COULD YOU BE AN AWARD WINNER? Read more
21 Mar 2019
Report cites need for practical advice to help medtech thrive
The AHSNs in partnership with the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) have launched a report of the medtech landscape aimed at accelerating the entry, adoption, spread of innovations for the benefit of patients and commercial success. Read more
20 Mar 2019
Strong demand for life science professionals despite Brexit
Demand for UK life sciences professionals increased by 11% in 2018, despite uncertainty for the sector due to Brexit. Read more
19 Mar 2019
Boston Scientific announces positive data from clinical trial for balloon catheter
Boston Scientific has announced positive safety and efficacy results with the Luminize Radiofrequency (RF) Balloon Catheter for isolation of pulmonary veins (PV) when treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) at a clinical trial session. Read more
19 Mar 2019
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Photo etching firm receives medical device certification
Photo etching component supplier Precision Micro has received ISO 13485 certification – the internationally recognised quality management system for medical device manufacturers. Read more
18 Mar 2019
MIT team develop device to improve TB treatment
A new device developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could transform the way drugs for tuberculosis (TB) are delivered into the body. Read more
18 Mar 2019
EPO report shows medtech named most popular patent filing category
Medical technology has been named the most popular patent filing category at the European Patent Office (EPO), according to its latest annual report. Read more
15 Mar 2019
Galway centre part of European high-risk medtech project
The CÚRAM Medical Devices Centre is one of the institutions taking part in a European programme to help high-risk medtech get to market, according to the Galway Daily. Read more
15 Mar 2019
Life sciences firms offered support with photonics roadshow
Life science companies seeking to enter the medtech and pharmaceutical markets with next generation photonics-enabled products are being offered fresh support to take their ideas to commercialisation. Read more
14 Mar 2019
Brussels offers alternative to UK for life-sciences sector post-Brexit
A major campaign has been launched in Brussels to help attract UK-based pharma and life science business to the Belgian capital following Brexit. Read more
13 Mar 2019
MedTech Europe calls on EU to take action regarding medtech supplies
Industry trade association MedTech Europe has written to EU commissioners highlighting the dangers of Brexit on the medical technology sector. Read more
12 Mar 2019
DC Advisory director explains challenges for medtech and larger corporates
Larger corporates need to respond to some of the big technological and demographic trends affecting the medtech industry, according to the executive director of mid-market corporate finance advisor DC Advisory. Read more
12 Mar 2019
UK sciences would suffer from 'no deal' Brexit, survey suggests
A ‘no deal’ Brexit would be very negative for the UK’s science industry, according to a new survey by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Read more
12 Mar 2019
European Commission launches new portal for medical device regulation
The European Commission has revamped its medical device section on its website to include a portal that presents the new regulatory requirements targeted at impacted actors. Read more
11 Mar 2019
Assembling firm opens new facility with new cleaning line
Assembling and packaging firm Assembly Techniques Ltd (ATL) is opening a new facility in Greater Manchester featuring a Class ISO8 cleanroom for component washing and drying. Read more
11 Mar 2019
Latest Devices
BD defends safety of device following FDA concerns
BD has responded to warnings from the FDA surrounding risks from drug-coated devices by trying to reassure customers and shareholders. Read more
22 Mar 2019
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Drug-coated devices market at risk over mortality concerns
Concerning reports about potential mortality rates caused by paclitaxel-coated devices have been raised by the FDA. Read more
21 Mar 2019
12:20
Boston Scientific receives CE Mark for device aimed to reduce stroke risk
Boston Scientific has received the CE Mark and initiated a limited market release of the next generation Watchman FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device in Europe. Read more
21 Mar 2019
12:12
Breath test gastric cancer screening device in development
VTT, a visionary research, development and innovation partner has aided the development of the SniffPhone prototype and concept with nine other project partners. Read more
20 Mar 2019
14:52
Renishaw device used in clinical trial for Parkinson’s patients
Renishaw has built a device used in a clinical trial that allows the delivery of Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF) with the hope of regenerating dying dopamine brain cells in people with Parkinson’s. Read more
13 Mar 2019
10:30
Medical electronics firm receives latest ISO medical device certification
Global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) specialist Chemigraphic has successfully transitioned to the new 2016 version of the medical device manufacturing standard, ISO 13485. Read more
5 Mar 2019
11:48
Consortium develops set of recommended practices surrounding cybersecurity
The Medical Device Innovation, Safety, and Security Consortium (MDISS) has announced it is developing a set of recommended practices and profiles for securing medical systems. Read more
25 Feb 2019
09:07
Shockwave device developed for cellulite reduction treatment
Medical technology company Soliton has developed a second-generation acoustic shockwave device with the aim of treating cellulite reduction and tattoo removal. Read more
19 Feb 2019
12:35
