The Cleveland Clinic for the past 16 years has predicted what the top 10 medical disruptors will be for the following year. The health provider seeks input from 150 to 200 of its physicians, hailing from each of its institutes. The result is 300 to 400 suggestions, which the clinic then narrows down to 150. […]
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The 10 largest medtech employers of 2018 – and what their employees really think
Among the 10 largest medtech employers, workers feel pride in working on life-saving products – but there’s also frustration with big corporate bureaucracy. That was the major takeaway as Medical Design & Outsourcing compiled some of the most insightful current and former employee reviews posted on Glassdoor. The 10 companies we’re counting down were the largest […]
10 exhibitors at DeviceTalks Boston you should know
DeviceTalks Boston is an annual event that allows some of the best minds in medtech to exchange ideas, insights and technologies. Medical Design & Outsourcing’s parent company WTWH Media holds DeviceTalks annually in Boston, Orange County, Calif., and the Twin Cities in Minnesota. It is hosted by MassDevice and attendees can plan to enjoy networking with people in […]
Ensuring safety with medical power solutions
Florian Haas, director global marketing, TRACO POWER People and power don’t mix well, and that is especially true when the people are patients – either in a medical facility or, increasingly, in a home environment. In order to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals, the healthcare business is heavily regulated by a […]
The 10 most innovative medical devices of 2018
The nominees for the best medical technology of 2018 were recently announced for the 12th Annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The host of the awards, The Galien Foundation, awards the Prix Galien Award annually to examples of outstanding biomedical and technology product achievements that are designed to improve human condition. Before the candidates can qualify […]
7 medtech stories we missed this week: August 3, 2018
From Esaote launching its new ultrasound device to Nipro’s Infraredx launching in Japan, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Esaote launches new ultrasound devices Esaote announced in an Aug. 2 press release that it has launched its new MyLab X7, MyLab X6 and MyLab X5 ultrasound […]
7 medtech stories we missed this week: July 27, 2018
From the FDA clearing LifeSignal’s wireless ECG to Zavation receiving FDA clearance for its expandable corpectomy cage, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. FDA clears LifeSignal’s wireless ECG LifeSignals announced in a July 26 press release that it has received FDA clearance for its wireless LP1100 Life […]
8 crowdfunded health devices you need to know
Companies including 3M and Aura Medical are turning to the popular websites Kickstarter and Indiegogo to get their ideas crowdfunded by people who want them to come to life. The idea behind a crowdfunding website is that if you back the project and donate a certain amount of money, you’ll get something in return, oftentimes […]
7 medtech stories we missed this week: July 13, 2018
From Angiodroid receiving CE Mark approval to Masimo launching its vital signs app, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Angiodroid wins CE Mark for Angiopulse IABP Angiodroid announced in a July 11 press release that it has received CE Mark approval for its AngioPulse intra-aortic balloon […]
How a Slurpee straw inspired a smudge-free laparoscope
Engineering students at the University of Texas at Austin have created a laparoscope designed like a 7-Eleven Slurpee straw that keeps a laparoscopic camera smudge-free. Laparoscopes are fiberoptic camera tools used during minimally invasive procedures. Surgeons use the cameras to see inside the body, but some times the lens can get smudged. The device, called […]
5 medtech stories we missed this week: July 6, 2018
From Zetta getting FDA clearance to Prescient Medical receiving CE Mark approval, here are five medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Zetta wins FDA clearance for Zoom MRI software Zetta announced in a June 25 press release that its MRI software has received FDA 510(k) clearance. The software, known […]
