ZimVie CEO Vafa Jamali sees growth opportunities in the spine space, including pediatric devices. The efforts, however, will take years for ZimVie (NASDAQ:ZIMV), Zimmer Biomet’s (NYSE:ZBH) new spin-off of its spine and dental businesses. That was the big takeaway when MassDevice and Medical Design & Outsourcing met with Jamali today, shortly after… […]
Philips and the Pentagon are testing what they call “predictive bio-wearables” that can track changes in vital signs to offer early warning of COVID-19 infection. Philips and the DOD Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) used Garmin watches – the Fenix 6 and Vivoactive 4 – and Oura rings on more than 11,000 patients tested… […]
Atrenne (a Celestica company) today announced that it has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification for the design of medical devices. Atrenne, based in Brockton, Massachusetts, designs, develops and deploys industrial embedded computers. The company said in a press release that earning ISO 13485 certification expands its capabilities to design medical products, including components, integrated assemblies and embedded computing platforms.… […]
Need adhesive expertise for your medical device application? Master Bond’s technical professionals can help. By Master Bond Master Bond is a leader in the design, formulation and manufacture of epoxy adhesives, sealants, coatings and potting/encapsulating compounds for the assembly of disposable and reusable medical devices. The special formulations are biocompatible and resistant to various sterilizations… […]
Losing access to college no longer means losing access to articles By DeepDyve Digital Library Team Many researchers are surprised to find that leaving college also means leaving behind something they never expected: a easy access to peer-reviewed literature. Especially for those who have gone to work in startups or other small organizations, finding a way to do… […]
The following is an overview of the different technologies available when selecting the right electronic valve for your application. Spider Valve Technology Invented and patented by Clippard, this deceptively simple design features only one moving part with just 0.007″ of travel. The spider is an armature spring that undergoes a variety of proprietary processes, including… […]
iRhythm Technologies (NSDQ:IRTC) today announced that a study has shown its Zio XT to be superior to other heart rate monitors. San Francisco-based iRhythm’s KP-Rhythm2 study – published in the American Journal of Cardiology – examined the effectiveness of Zio XT, Holter monitors and event monitors to assess diagnostic yield , results and use of resources… […]
Medtech Color recently announced the top 10 finalists for its 2022 pitch competition. The Medtech Color 2022 pitch competition is a foundational launch for medical technology, with early-stage startups creating innovative technologies. It focuses on startups led by the founders of Black and Brown to showcase products and services that directly benefit patients. Finalists include: NeuGen Dx: A… […]
Ulbrich today announced the launch of an easy-to-navigate e-commerce solution for its Braid Wire Accelerator program. Ulbrich, based in North Haven, Connecticut, said in a press release that the online store makes it easier for medical device manufacturers to source the braided wire materials they need, with just a few clicks offering a instant view of this… […]
Micro-scale 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize medical device development. Seth Hara and Renc Saracaydin, Mayo Clinic The Mayo Clinic Engineering Division is an integrated engineering team that provides engineering support and services to researchers and clinicians across the enterprise. To meet their needs, the engineering team embraced the use of microscale… […]
In its quest to build a better blood and vaccine chiller, Delta Development has designed its cloud-based self-contained portable refrigeration unit (APRU). Instead of ice-filled coolers like the ones you might take camping, Delta Development’s APRU, based in Tucson, Arizona, chills fresh whole blood and vaccines with a built-in battery that lasts… […]
