1. The Failure of Metal-on-Metal Hip ImplantsIt wasn’t long ago that metal-on-metal hip implants were hyped as a game changing technology. All-metal implants were thought to be stronger than other ...

The medical device sector must meet stringent regulatory requirements plus convince potential customers that they make reliable, safe products. Having a strong commitment to quality can help customers ...

5 Animal-Inspired Medtech Breakthroughs People used to define progress as human beings overcoming nature and creating something superior to what the natural world offers. But a funny thing has ...

Man on a bicycle smiling and showing off his Medtronic MiniMed 780G closed loop insulin pump system for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

6 Medtech Materials Advances You Need to Know AboutThe medical device industry has been slow to innovate over the years when it comes to materials. But there are plenty of medtech material research ...

The StabiLink MIS Spinal Fixation System, manufactured by Southern Spine LLC (United States), is a less invasive option to pedicle screws for spinal fusion procedures; benefits include smaller ...

Overall, the industry is experiencing a recovery in procedure volumes, with various regions and product areas showing growth. While supply chain pressures and staffing challenges persist, efforts are ...

The development and use of automation and control technologies is helping transform the design of medical devices and equipment across designs for applications that span R&D, laboratory processes, ...

Biocompatibility evaluation must accompany any medical device that has contact with a patient during use and is a requirement before a device can be cleared for market. This is usually the last step ...

In seven U.S. states with a strong medtech presence — as previously identified by MD+DI as medtech hubs — four were called for Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden. Biden won in California, ...

Over the years it has been difficult for medical device manufacturers who make devices coming in contact with the human body’s circulatory system to test for safety due to the FDA's nonendorsement of ...

In March, scientists at Brown University announced that they had devised the first rechargeable brain-computer interface designed for extended use. The researchers have tested the device in pigs and ...