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Stericycle reports mixed results for Q1
Medical and hazardous waste disposal and compliance company Stericycle (Nasdaq: SRCL) this evening reported mixed results for its first quarter ended March 31: Adjusted earnings
That time Roald Dahl invented a medical device
Roald Dahl is best remembered as an author of children’s books, particularly for works like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. His stories have sold more than 250
These 5 surgical startups want to build the OR of the future
As with most medtech advances these days, a running theme among top surgical startups is value. Innovators presented their surgical platform products in various stages
What is the hardest thing about medtech IoT?
The medtech IoT space is fraught with decisions that can make or break a product launch. There are several points at which developers in the
Wisconsin biotech industry optimistic about state’s Foxconn win
Wisconsin’s biotech industry sees opportunity in Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn’s decision to spend $10 billion on a 3,000-employee plant in the state’s southeast. That’s because
How Laird’s thermoelectrics lower costs for medical laser cooling
TEMs and TEAs provide precision cooling and heating in a wide variety of modular platforms to meet application demands… Laird (LRD: London) has designed and
Guided Therapeutics reveals details of $50m LuViva deal in China
Guided Therapeutics (OTC:GTHP) said that it inked an exclusive licensing agreement with Shandong Yaohua Medical Instrument Corp., to manufacture its LuViva advanced cervical scan system and
Pixium logs German reimbursement win for Iris II ‘bionic eye’
Pixium Vision (EPA:PIX) said today that its Iris II ‘bionic eye’ won NUB 1 reimbursement status from the German Institute for the Hospital Remuneration System.
New nanosensor can help surgeons spot cancer
Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have developed a threshold nanosensor that can differentiate between cancerous cells and healthy tissue during surgery.
H&T Presspart and Cohero Health launch first market-ready, fully-connected metered dose inhaler to optimize care of asthma and COPD
H&T Presspart and Cohero Health have launched the first market-ready, intuitive, fully-embedded and connected metered dose inhaler (eMDI) aimed at improving adherence andenabling continually optimized
MasterSil 910Med: One part, medical grade silicone system cures rapidly
MasterSil 910Med is a one part silicone for bonding, sealing and coating primarily for medical devices. It passes both USP Class VI testing and ISO
How do laser-Swiss combo machines work?
Jim Cepican/Marubeni Citizen Cincom Fiberoptic lasers offer high-precision, high-speed laser cutting. But for products that require multiple processes, significant time and quality challenges can arise. Combining a
What does the FDA say about validating software?
Kevin Ballard/Director of Software Validation/MasterControl Software validation is required by law for companies that operate under the purview of the FDA and EMA. Companies must validate their systems
What guidelines will help select a best medical connector?
Hank Mancini/Marketing Manager/Affinity Medical Technologies, a Molex Company When designing medical devices, engineers face challenging conditions and complex choices not found in many other industries. The devices need
What are the pros and cons of dc brush and brushless motors?
Micromo, a division of Faulhaber One advantage of dc motors is the linear relationship that allows for predictable operation. For instance under cold conditions, the torque constant KM is the
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Spectrum Plastics Group acquires soon-to-be Adam Spence
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Gates Foundation looks to develop simple, single-use injection device for global use
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These building blocks are making plug-and-play diagnostic devices
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6 reasons you shouldn’t bet on blockchain disrupting healthcare
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4 ways medtech contractors are evolving (and why)
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How Bigfoot Biomedical’s CEO wants to boost diabetes management
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These speedy BD robot arms store and retrieve medications in seconds
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Baxter CEO Almeida on creating a bridge between invention and innovation