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Lean Product Launch: 3 Ways 3P Events can Boost Efficiency and Speed to Market

November 1, 2019 By MassDevice Leave a Comment

By Todd Clark, Program Manager, Viant Get a diverse group of smart people in a room and present them with a challenge. Add brainstorming and collaboration. At the end of the day, the best ideas … [Read More...]

Is your user experience as good as your technology?

November 1, 2019 By MassDevice Leave a Comment

By Jesse Darley, Director of Mechanical Engineering & Principal, Delve No doubt, you are passionate about the impact medical devices have on the lives of the patients that need them. In many … [Read More...]

3 Clinical Trends Shaping the Medical Device Space in 2019

October 21, 2019 By MassDevice Leave a Comment

By Mike Rigert, Staff Writer, MasterControl Perhaps no other sector of the life sciences is experiencing as much growth, transformation and opportunity as the medical device industry. Globally, the … [Read More...]

Boston Scientific to appeal order to finish failed $275M merger

Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) will appeal a court order requiring it to complete its $275 million … [Read More...]

Abbott wins MitraClip patent spat with Edwards — for now

The U.S. Patent Trial and Review Board (PTAB) this week shot down an attempt by Edwards Lifesciences … [Read More...]

Shareholder sues to block Stryker’s $4B purchase of Wright Medical

A Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) shareholder has filed a proposed class action lawsuit to block the … [Read More...]

Boston Scientific wins a round in patent spat with Micro-Tech

A federal judge in Delaware ruled yesterday that Boston Scientific may proceed in its patent dispute … [Read More...]

ResMed settles kickback allegations for $37.5 million

This article has been updated with comments from ResMed. ResMed (NYSE:RMD) has agreed to pay more … [Read More...]

Bayer wins N.J. Essure case on appeal

A New Jersey appeals court has thrown out a woman's product liability lawsuit against Bayer … [Read More...]

Court tosses J&J’s appeal in $20 million pelvic mesh case

This article has been updated with a comment from Ethicon. An Indiana federal appeals court … [Read More...]

Brainlab acquires VisionTree Software

Brainlab announced that it completed the acquisition of patient-centric data collection and health management company VisionTree Software. Munich, Germany–based Brainlab said the acquisition highlights the company’s commitment to taking a closer look at patient quality of life and condition post-treatment. San Diego–based VisionTree Software develops cloud-based data collection and health management solutions that Brainlab plans […]

Smith & Nephew buys Tusker Medical

Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN) today said it acquired Tusker Medical for an undisclosed amount. Tusker Medical develops the Tula System, which is an in-office ear tube delivery system to treat recurrent or persistent ear infections. The pediatric ear tubes won FDA breakthrough device designation in November last year. “The Tula System is a truly innovative option […]

3B Scientific acquires iSimulate

3B Scientific this week said it entered an agreement to acquire iSimulate for an undisclosed amount. Canberra, Australia-based iSimulate offers medical simulation training and clinical education technology. “iSimulate has revolutionized simulation training in healthcare through its creative simulation solutions including ALSi, REALITi, CTGi and AURiS,” 3B Scientific CEO Todd Murray said in a news release. […]

Boston Scientific to appeal order to finish failed $275M merger

Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) will appeal a court order requiring it to complete its $275 million purchase of Channel Medsystems. On Dec. 10. 2019, a Delaware chancery court judge ordered Boston Scientific to finish the merger. In a lawsuit filed in September 2018, Channel claimed that Boston Scientific spiked the deal over a former Channel employee’s scheme to […]

Shareholder sues to block Stryker’s $4B purchase of Wright Medical

A Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) shareholder has filed a proposed class action lawsuit to block the company’s $4.08 billion acquisition by Stryker (NYSE:SYK). Shareholder John Thompson filed the lawsuit this week in federal court in Delaware against Wright Medical, its board of directors and Stryker, claiming that the solicitation statement that asks shareholders to approve the […]

Medline Industries acquires Médi-Sélect

Medline Canada today said it acquired Médi-Sélect for an all-cash transaction for an undisclosed amount. Médi-Sélect will stay as an independent division of Medline Canada throughout the rest of the year and will be headed by its current president Philippe Cantin. He will report to the president of Medline Canada Ernie Philip. “Médi-Sélect and Medline […]

Haemonetics buys hemostasis analyzer IP

Haemonetics (NYSE:HAE) announced today that it purchased the technology underlying the TEG 6s hemostasis analyzer system from CoraMed Technologies. Braintree, Mass.-based Haemonetics now owns the intellectual property it previously licensed from CoraMed for use in hospitals and hospital laboratories, and may pursue site-of-care opportunities beyond hospitals. TEG 6s includes an analyzer, disposable cartridges and software designed […]