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October 2021 Issue: Women in Medtech
Study finds single-use bronchoscopes reduce hospital readmission rates by half
Medtronic hires social-media-minded chief medical officer for its gastrointestinal unit
Boston Scientific settles patent dispute with Micro-Tech Endoscopy over hemostasis clips
How vapor degreasing is helping to future-proof medical device reliability
Freudenberg Medical launches SpeakFree HME valve for laryngectomy care
Luminopia’s new FDA-approved therapy uses TV to treat lazy eye in kids
Tessy Plastics has a deal for a new campus in New York
Diversity in medtech: Just 21% of executive roles are held by women
Intuitive Surgical highlights supply chain risk, addresses Medtronic’s Hugo launch
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Achieve More with Medical Device Training and CertificationsAny medical professional that deals with complex devices on a regular basis can benefit greatly from a wide range of…
The top three reasons manufacturers choose medical-grade silicone for medical devicesSilicone is a highly versatile material widely used across many industries. Over the past 60 years, medical-grade silicone has been a material…
EMC requirements for medical power suppliesA look at IEC 60601-1-2 4th edition requirements By Ron Stull, Power product marketing engineer While the original IEC 60601-1…
Versapor® RC Membranes: The next generation of venting materialsAs the world leader in the design and production of membranes, filtration devices, and separation systems, Pall Corporation supplies products…
Tips to help bring your medical device from mind to marketBy Bret Ludwig, Ph.D. Senior Product Development Specialist, 3M Medical Materials & Technologies Great medical devices start with an idea—a…
Leveraging the digital infrastructure to align with best practices and accelerate growthDisruptive market conditions caused by COVID-19 pandemic, self-sufficient manufacturing policies, personalized medicine, value-based care and the new FDA and EU…
Optically Clear Epoxy Passes ISO 10993-5 Certification for CytotoxicityEP30-4Med is a low viscosity adhesive system for medical device assemblies. Non-Cytotoxic Epoxy for Bonding, Sealing, Coating and Encapsulating Master…
The cultural shift to smart manufacturing for medical devicesMedical device manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented challenges. With the global pandemic negatively impacting markets, they are under pressure to produce…
Three factors to consider when choosing connectors for low-pressure fluid handlingSelecting the right connector can have a noticeable impact By Colder Products Company (CPC) From in vitro diagnostics to drug…
The importance of a valve’s soft start for critical applications requiring high precisionWhen a valve is cycled, one can observe the quality of control by measuring and graphing the flow leaving the…
An intelligent medication management system reduces staffing pressureBy James Hoagland, Senior Solutions Engineer Elderly and chronically ill patients are dependent on the support of relatives or nursing…
MDR – Overlooked details and unexpected surprises can delay your product launchYour company may have done a decent job of making sure your products are compliant with the new and highly…
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Luminopia’s new FDA-approved therapy uses TV to treat lazy eye in kids
Luminopia announced today that it received FDA de novo approval for its prescription therapy for improving vision in children with lazy eye. Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Luminopia’s prescription Luminopia One holds indication for improvement in visual acuity in children between ages four and seven with lazy eye (amblyopia) associated with anisometropia and/or mild strabismus, having received treatment…
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Freudenberg Medical launches SpeakFree HME valve for laryngectomy care
Freudenberg Medical today announced the commercial launch of its Blom-Singer SpeakFree heat and moisture exchange (HME) hands free valve. The device is designed for people who have undergone a total laryngectomy, or the removal of a person’s larynx or voice box, resulting in loss of speech. Carpinteria, California-based Freudenberg Medical’s InHealth Technologies unit said its…
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October 2021 Issue: Women in Medtech
How Hologic made a major pandemic pivot: CFO Karleen Oberton reflects on key decisions and turning points of the COVID-19 pandemic. Insulet CEO Shacey Petrovic is pumped up to launch Omnipod 5 Boston Scientific’s Meghan Scanlon forecasts the future of urology There is still a long way to go to close the gender…
Study finds single-use bronchoscopes reduce hospital readmission rates by half
Medtronic hires social-media-minded chief medical officer for its gastrointestinal unit
Boston Scientific settles patent dispute with Micro-Tech Endoscopy over hemostasis clips
Freudenberg Medical launches SpeakFree HME valve for laryngectomy care
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October 2021 Issue: Women in Medtech
How Hologic made a major pandemic pivot: CFO Karleen Oberton reflects on key decisions and turning points of the COVID-19 pandemic. Insulet CEO Shacey Petrovic is pumped up to launch Omnipod 5 Boston Scientific’s Meghan Scanlon forecasts the future of urology There is still a long way to go to close the gender…
Study finds single-use bronchoscopes reduce hospital readmission rates by half
How vapor degreasing is helping to future-proof medical device reliability
Intuitive Surgical highlights supply chain risk, addresses Medtronic’s Hugo launch
