Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week.
1. How the medtech industry is tackling Covid-19
Our editor Laura Hughes looks at how the industry is coping during the pandemic.
2. Smart patch offers potential for remote monitoring of Covid-19 patients
Global adhesive provider, Henkel, has developed an innovative smart health patch that allows continuous, remote, and wireless monitoring of the respiration, heart rate and soon temperature of patients.
3. Independent review into mesh implants: Delayed
MPN editor Laura Hughes reached out to Kath Sansom, founder of campaign group Sling The Mesh, to discuss her thoughts on this announcement.
4. Report shows a surge in CE mark certificates for 2019
Data published by the trade group Team-NB reported a 49% year-on-year increase in the number of newly issued CE mark certificates.
5. Covestro partners with Teknor-Apex
Materials manufacturer Covestro and global plastics compounder Teknor Apex have signed a co-operation agreement on compounding Thermoplastic PolyUrethane (TPU).