Medtronic Recalls Harmony Delivery Catheter Due to Risk of Capsule Breakage During Use

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

The catheter is part of the company’s transcatheter pulmonary
valve system.

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Telemedicine Moved Forward During the Pandemic.
Our Policies and Regulations Need to Catch Up

By Harry Glorikian, Scientia Ventures

Outdated policies and regulations threatens to bring progress to a standstill, restrict vital telehealth access to millions of Americans, and exacerbate health inequities.

Ameing for Asia

Is China Still A Good Opportunity For Device Manufacturers?

By Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical

The short answer is yes, but doing your homework in advance is now more important than ever.

Virtual Event Addresses Telemedicine and Healthcare
Outside of the Hospital

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

The pandemic forced patients and providers to rely on telemedicine, a change that has had a significant impact on the course of care. Experts discuss what can be accomplished with virtual care and what this means for the potential of medical devices.

Change is the New Normal
The only constant today is change itself

By Huma.AI

In a recent interview, Andreas Stange, VP, Medical and Health Services (MHS), Global at TÜV SÜD, noted, “ When we used to talk about EU MDR and IVDR, we’d describe the regulations like a tsunami, a giant wave coming to swallow us.” Then, he said, we realized that the regulations are not a wave because a wave eventually goes down again, and these regulations will not go down. Read more.

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Setting the Stage for the Next Generation of Medical Devices

By Brian Stallard, AAMI

A global pandemic is still upon us, but that certainly does not mean that healthcare technology innovation is standing still. To help the medical device industry look to the future and prepare, experts from regulation and academia alike are bringing attention to the acceleration and pitfalls of innovation.

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Why the Future of U.S. Patient Care Begins with Interoperability

By Joerg Schwarz, Ph.D., Infor

The combination of medtech progress with strides in modern healthcare interoperability will enable preventive care in unprecedented ways.

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As the attack surface expands across health systems, cybercriminals are increasingly probing for vulnerabilities. Cyberattacks are costly to a hospital’s reputation and its bottom line, but patient care of course is the top priority.

— Doug Folsom, TRIMEDX

Medical device design control with Siemens Digital Industries Software

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The goal of this paper is to dive into the nuanced topics of a requirements management and tracking solution. We will explore the broader use of our PLM tool for concept management throughout their lifecycle.

The Post-Market Gambit: After EU MDR and IVDR:
A Systematic Compliance Framework for Driving
MedTech Innovation

Sponsored By Huma.AI

Based on extensive research and expert interviews, this 60-page ebook explores the challenges, costs, and opportunities that EU MDR and IVDR have created. Moreover, it offers a solution and vision for a New Era of Post-Market Intelligence.

How to Address the Top Four Labeling Challenges Facing Medical Device Manufacturers

Sponsored By Loftware, Inc.

Discover the four key challenges facing medical device manufacturers and learn how modern, cloud-based label management helps companies tackle these challenges and optimize their operations for the global marketplace.

The Ultimate Guide to Next-Generation Supplier Management

Sponsored By ComplianceQuest

Technology is not only an enabler of supply chain management but is fast disrupting trends and practices. Think IoT, industrial robotics, other embedded systems on the shop floor, data-driven inventory optimization, digital transformation, automation and more.