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Transmedics Appoints Gerardo Hernandez as New CFO Amid Strategic Growth Plans

Gerardo Hernandez steps in as Transmedics’ new CFO to spearhead growth as the company faces intensifying competition. The appointment comes with a revised financial outlook for 2024, signaling the challenges ahead.

December 5, 2024
Nick Paul Taylor

GE Healthcare Expands Precision Care with Acquisition of Nihon Medi-Physics

GE Healthcare is taking full control of Nihon Medi-Physics, a Tokyo-based firm specializing in life-saving radiopharmaceuticals, solidifying its strategy for growth in precision care.

December 5, 2024
Elise Reuter

Edwards Lifesciences Eyes Growth with TAVR Expansion and Heart Valve Innovations

Edwards Lifesciences is preparing for a major sales boost with the 2025 approval of its TAVR system for asymptomatic patients, which promises to redefine treatment guidelines for aortic stenosis.

December 5, 2024
Susan Kelly

Insulet Wins $452M Verdict in Patent Battle with EOFlow

Insulet has secured a major legal victory with a $452 million verdict against EOFlow, underscoring the critical importance of protecting intellectual property in the medtech industry.

December 5, 2024
Elise Reuter

Boston Scientific to Buy Intera Oncology

Boston Scientific announced its intention to acquire Intera Oncology, the developer of the Intera 3000 hepatic artery infusion (HAI) pump and the chemotherapy drug floxuridine.

December 2, 2024
Elise Reuter

Medtronic Wins VA Contract to Install AI-Powered End

Medtronic has announced a three-year contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to install nearly 100 additional GI Genius endoscopy units, building on a 2022 agreement that initially covered 115 units.

December 2, 2024
Nick Paul Taylor

J&J Appoints Shawn Millerick to Lead Vision Care Unit

Johnson & Johnson has named Shawn Millerick as the president of its vision care unit for North and Latin America, where he will define strategy and drive growth for products like Acuvue contact lenses.

December 2, 2024
Nick Paul Taylor

Zimmer Wins FDA Approval for Partial Knee Implant

Zimmer Biomet announced FDA approval for its Oxford Cementless Partial Knee implant, a device that has been established in Europe since its 2004 launch, where it holds a 60% market share.

December 2, 2024
Nick Paul Taylor

Align Technology Secures CE Mark for Invisalign Expander

Align Technology has achieved a CE mark under MDR for its groundbreaking Invisalign palatal expander system, the first direct 3D-printed orthodontic device in its portfolio.

November 25, 2024
Sean Whooley

Medtronic Snaps Up Fortimedix, Pioneering Surgery

Medtronic has acquired Fortimedix Surgical, a Dutch innovator known for developing highly responsive, flexible instruments enabling minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures.

November 25, 2024
Nick Paul Taylor

FDA Launches Fast-Track Alerts for High-Risk Device Recalls

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has introduced a pilot program to notify the public more quickly about potentially high-risk medical device recalls.

November 25, 2024
Ricky Zipp

GE Healthcare Expands OEC 3D C-Arm

GE HealthCare has unveiled new clinical applications for its OEC 3D mobile CBCT C-arm portfolio, enhancing imaging precision for complex pulmonary and thoracic procedures.

November 25, 2024
Sean Whooley

Johnson & Johnson to Lay Off
Over 200 Employees in New Jersey

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

November 5, 2024
Staff

Submitting a 510k

Explore 510k Consulting for FDA Clearance: Your Guide to Medical Device Submission Discover the intricacies of 510k consulting for FDA clearance. Learn about medical device classifications, submission steps, and the Refuse to Accept (RTA) process. Ensure your device's substantial equivalence with expert insights.

November 4, 2024
Elisabeth Miller

Post Traumatic Amnesia in the NFL

Discussing the impact of CTEs and post-traumatic amnesia is NFL players. What causes it, is it clinically proven, and how it can best be detected and treated.

November 2, 2024
Sarah Moss


Indeed vs LinkedIn vs ZipRecruiter

When it comes to recruitment, you want to hire the best professionals, fast. Choosing the right hiring platform is crucial to sourcing talent, but each platform has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. As an employer seeking to optimize hiring processes, it is essential to weigh the pros and cons of popular platforms like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter.

November 2, 2024
Staff

FDA Audit

It's crucial to operate your quality system as if the FDA could audit you at any given moment: focus on what you need, and not just bigger quality systems.

November 1, 2024
Sarah Moss

Staff Picks For Best Travel Suitcases

The staff of Prime Path Medtech discuss their picks for best travel suitcases - tested and approved by medical device consultants who do their share of travel.

October 11, 2024
Staff

Science-Backed Strategies for Boosting
Productivity in a Remote Workforce

According to a publication in the journal Technology in Society, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to remote work commonplace, like traditional in-person work.

October 1, 2024
Daniel Lehewych

The Rise of Digital Health: Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs

The emergence of digital health technologies has marked a transformative era in the medical and healthcare industries. These tools, systems, and devices promise to make patient care more personalized, accessible, and efficient.
This fast-growing sector represents a lucrative frontier for entrepreneurs interested in leveraging technology to solve complex health challenges.

September 15, 2024
Nicole Fallon-Peek


The Role of Social Responsibility in Modern Start-Ups

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can take many different forms, depending on the mission of the company and the type of impact it wishes to have on the world.

September 11, 2024
Emily Cogburn

The Fractional Advantage: A Smarter Approach to Staffing for Small to Mid-Size Medical Device Companies

With fractional staffing, medical device companies
can tap into a pool of professionals
who possess expertise in areas such as regulatory
affairs and clinical trials

August 22, 2024
Staff

Design Controls

The FDA's medical device design controls are a set of regulations and guidelines aimed at ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. These controls are outlined in the Quality System Regulation, which is part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21.

August 21, 2024
Janice Farris

Combatting Anxiety Through Gentle Movement:
Can You Ohm Your Way to Less Anxiety?

While SSRIs and therapy have long been considered the first line of defense against anxiety, there is much to be said for a gentler, more physical approach.

August 5, 2024
Lex Barber

Surprising Ways Your Workspace Affects Your Productivity

What does it mean if you are someone with a messy desk? Does it speak to your own personality, or does it mostly signal to others what you might be like to them?

July 31, 2024
Emily Cogburn

Synergia Medical's Innovative Device Implanted in First Patients

Synergia Medical’s innovative epilepsy treatment device, NAO.VNS, has been successfully implanted in its first human trial.

July 29, 2024
Staff

The Power of Storytelling When Building a Brand

A well-crafted brand story can do more than just inform; it can inspire,and ultimately drive loyalty. How can storytelling can transform your brand-building journey?

July 10, 2024
Staff

How Dental Clinics Can Manage Patient Fear

About how dental clinics can manage the fear of their patients, addressing increasing anxiety disorders using soft and hard methods, and determing the root causes.

July 1, 2024
Staff

Healthy Snacking: Smart Choices for Satisfying Cravings

When in an office, on-site, or travelling, self-care is often easily overlooked and nutrition waylaid in favor of quick fixes and snacks - how can we fix this?

June 12, 2024
Lex Barber

Intellectual Property (IP) Explained

Core product/service offering and your company name, your product name(s), logos, and maybe even a slogan/tagline are intellectual property, and can be protected.

June 7, 2024
Leela Madan

What is Mindfulness?

At first glance, mindfulness and work seem like they wouldn’t go together. Mindfulness is the idea of enjoying and focusing on the very moment in which we are.

May 13, 2024
Emily Cogburn

Psychedelic Drugs:
Considerations for Clinical Investigations

These substances, such as LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and psilocybin (found in certain mushrooms), are being creatively studied for medical effectiveness.

May 9, 2024
Staff

Origins of Ancient Medical Advances

Medical procedures and knowledge have gone through many levels of understanding and implementation for civilization to arrive at its modern medical practices.

May 8, 2024
Janice Farris

Mendaera Raises $73M to Revolutionize Handheld Robotics for Medical Procedures

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

May 1, 2024
Staff

Jack Eichel's Battle for Disc Replacement Surgery

You may have heard of Jack Eichel Surgery? In the National Hockey League (NHL), the choice for Cervical Intervention has always been Cervical Spinal Fusion.

April 22, 2024
Staff


9 Simple Ways to Cut Business Expenses

Discusses nine simple ways to cut business expeneses, focusing on the small to medium business segments and the medical device industry, from experts in the field.

April 10, 2024
Craig Brett


Building a Robust Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy: Safeguarding Innovations for Competitive Edge

Intellectual Property (IP) is arguably one of the most important assets a company owns. Having a strategy in place for protecting and preserving your IP is vital.

March 20, 2024
Leela Madan

How to Effectively Use Language AI or Chat AI in your Business

AI Chat has exploded, leaving many people confused about what they are and how to use them. Here, we walk through some of their best uses and some potential pitfalls

March 19, 2024
Emily Cogburn

Utah’s Current Life-Science Landscape

Since 2012, Utah has become home to over 1,000 life science companies add $13 Billion to the state’s GDP, while providing employment for over 50,000 employees.

March 13, 2024
Datra Quin

Medtech Conference 2024:
Top Trends to Watch as Industry Leaders Convene in Toronto

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

March 13, 2024
Staff


The Power of Multi-Channel Marketing for Startup Growth

This article will take you thru multi-channel marketing, where to start, and how to grow your marketing skillset consistently, along with your business outreach.

March 6, 2024
Staff

Listening To Music And Running: Will It Help You Train?

Discusses the health benefits and impact of listening to music while running. Its impact on the brain, mood, and performance, as well as habit-forming power.

February 22, 2024
Staff


Medical Applications of Laser Technology

Discusses the medical applications of laser technological advancements in the last decade, from famous and elective examples to life-saving advancements in care.

February 7, 2024
Janice Farris

Six Reasons Why Viedoc is the
Right Fit for Clinical Research

Discusses Viedoc, its recent headwinds, and why it may be the right fit for your business or practice. Cites recent studies and interviews for justification.

February 2, 2024
Viedoc

Ownership of AI-Generated Intellectual Property

Let’s face it, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. Every company is fixated on AI's “greatest tool of all time” to save money, effort, and time.

January 18, 2024
Staff

Supply Chain Management 101: What Medical Device Companies Need to Know

The unique challenges of this sector in MedTech, including strict regulatory requirements and specialized product demands make SCM a vital component of success.

January 3, 2024
Nicole Fallon-Peek

Promoting Diversity in Clinical Trials

Prime Path MedTech discusses how to effectively promote diversity in clinical trials, ensuring medical devices and medicines are effectively tested without bias.

December 13, 2023
Jennifer Day

Siemens Healthineers' Test Predicts Heart Attacks a Year in Advance

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

December 13, 2023
Staff


Mira Introduces Hormone Monitoring Kit for Menopause

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

November 30, 2023
Staff

W.F.H. - otherwise known as Work From Home

Since early 2020, working from home, also known as remote work, has been on the rise. Is it healthier, from a medical perspective? Is it as efficient as office work?

November 14, 2023
Logan Simmons


Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Difference?

The pancreas is a tadpole shaped organ that resides in the upper abdomen behind the stomach, but in front of the spine. It secretes insulin, a critical hormone that helps regulate blood sugar. But what happens when it isn’t functioning correctly, or the insulin it secretes isn’t being accepted by the body?

October 16, 2023
Staff

Hologic Expands Fibroid Treatment Portfolio with $350M Gynesonics Acquisition

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

October 1, 2023
Staff

New Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Diagnosis:
GE Healthcare's Brain Imaging Tool Gets
FDA Green Light

GE HealthCare’s new FDA-approved brain imaging tool promises to revolutionize Alzheimer’s diagnosis by providing clinicians with a more accurate method to measure amyloid plaque density, just as new treatments enter the market.

September 19, 2023
Staff

MDSAP: Simplifying Global Compliance

MDSAP, or the Medical Device Single Audit Program, stands as an acronym that resonates across the medical device industry: a pioneering international endeavor.

September 3, 2023
Jennifer Day

Medtronic's Next Frontier:
FDA Clears Study for Dual-Energy Catheter to Treat Dangerous Heart Condition

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

August 11, 2023
Staff

How Much Time Should You Really Take Off Work To Fully ‘Recharge Your Batteries’?

As a small business owner, it can be difficult to judge how much paid time off is appropriate for both you and your employees. So, what does the science say?

July 18, 2023
Lex Barber

What is Procrastination and Why is it Bad?

Chronic procrastination can be a bigger problem, however. Some of the signs that you might be a chronic procrastinator are... I'll get to it later. Maybe tomorrow.

July 4, 2023
Staff

iRhythm Secures 510(k) Clearance After FDA Warning

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

June 22, 2023
Staff


Ways to stay healthy and productive during business trips

A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in 2018 found that business travelers who spent more than 14 nights per month away from home had higher body mass indexes and reported more health problems such as depression, anxiety, alcohol abuse, difficulty sleeping, lack of physical exercise, and smoking than those who traveled less. Is there any way to stay healthy and productive while on the road for work? Here are some strategies to help you beat the odds.

June 6, 2023
Staff

BrainSpec's AI Platform Uncovers Hidden Brain Injuries in TBI Patients, Study Shows

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

May 8, 2023
Staff


Boston Scientific Launches Cutting-Edge AFib Solution with Farapulse System

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

April 19, 2023
Staff


Cracking the Code: A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Medical Device Approval in the EU

A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Medical Device Approval in the EU. Compares to US regulations from the FDA, and how the MDR judges and categorizes medical devices

April 4, 2023
Janice Farris

EU New Updated Amendment!

A new amendment to EU 2017/745 (EU MDR) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The release of Regulation 2023/607 on March 15, 2023.

March 16, 2023
Staff


Amazon Files Patent for Smart Pillow to Address Sleep Apnea

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

March 10, 2023
Staff

Forensic Technology Unveiled:
How Medical Devices Solve the Mysteries of Murder

If you’re like me, your secret indulgence late at night, after everything has settled down and you’ve gathered a few snacks from the kitchen, maybe a blanket to hide behind for when you’re scared, is a good crime documentary.

Maybe you like the challenge of guessing who the killer is, or feel like you could have been a detective in another life. Or maybe you just like things that are scary and go bump in the night.

December 14, 2022
Logan Simmons

Inovedis Treats First U.S. Patients with Innovative SINEFIX Rotator Cuff Repair System

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

November 30, 2022
Staff

Distalmotion’s Dexter Surgical Robot Wins FDA Approval for U.S. Launch

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

October 12, 2022
Staff

Perimeter Completes Enrollment for AI-Assisted Breast Imaging Trial

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

October 11, 2022
Staff


Leveraging LinkedIn for Startups: Building a Strong Brand Image

This article will guide startup companies through essential aspects of using LinkedIn to improve their brand image. LinkedIn is a goldmine for brand presence.

October 5, 2022
Staff

New Hope for Women's Health:
Aditxt and Evofem Team Up to Launch Breakthrough Endometriosis Diagnostic

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

August 24, 2022
Staff

BD Launches Robotics-Ready Reagent Kits to Revolutionize Single-Cell Discovery

Aditxt and Evofem are set to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis with a first-of-its-kind blood test, aiming for a 2025 US launch. This non-invasive test could transform care for millions affected by this underdiagnosed condition.

July 21, 2022
Staff
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