What is a LVAD? How does it work? A left ventricular assist device (LVAD), also called a ventricular assist system or VAS, is a mechanical pump that is attached to the left ventricle of the heart to augment the function of the heart’s main pumping chamber. The left ventricle pumps blood from the heart to […]
Things You Need to Consider When Designing Robots for Commercialization
When people think of robotics, they often think about warehouses or manufacturing lines, where robots automate multiple processes. But robotics has the potential to reshape the way healthcare is delivered in a variety of applications and locales. While we’re a long way from a robot replacing a physician, there are many opportunities to provide automation […]
Current Regulatory Landscape for EO Residue Levels in Medical Devices
One of many crucial steps a single-use medical device takes on its journey from concept to commercial product is sterilization. Ethylene oxide gas sterilization, in particular, is one of the most efficient and effective ways of deactivating bacteria and other potentially dangerous living microbes from medical devices; however, manufacturers must take care to control and […]
3 Steps to Increase the Accuracy and Speed of Your Next Medical Device Recall
Recalls in the med-tech industry aren’t going away. In this white paper, you’ll find proven strategies to increase the efficiency of your recall strategy. These have been developed through our experience working with several of the largest med-tech companies in North America, who have told us that this method is “changing the way all recalls […]
The Case for Real-World Evidence (RWE) in Medical Device Development
Medical Devices are used in the real world every day, so shouldn’t they be tested in the real world? You would think so. But the FDA hasn’t necessarily been of that mindset — until now. Per FDA regulations, testing has to be conducted under supervised clinical trials, which have pre-designed protocols. When most think of […]
New Study Reveals How Medical Device Companies Can Earn Trust and Drive Revenue Growth
To meet the needs of the triple aim and help improve operational and cost efficiencies, hospital executives are looking for manufacturers to move beyond products to become problem solvers. With this in mind, medtech companies can deliver end-to-end solutions hospitals need, an opportunity worth $44 billion in the U.S., to help them transform the way […]
MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for October 20, 2017
Say hello to MassDevice +5, a bite-sized view of the top five medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 5 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry. Get this in […]
MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for October 19, 2017
Say hello to MassDevice +5, a bite-sized view of the top five medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 5 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry. Get this in […]
MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for October 18, 2017
Say hello to MassDevice +5, a bite-sized view of the top five medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 5 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry. Get this in […]
MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for October 17, 2017
Say hello to MassDevice +5, a bite-sized view of the top five medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 5 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry. Get this in […]
MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for October 13, 2017
Say hello to MassDevice +5, a bite-sized view of the top five medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 5 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry. Get this in […]
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