Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, an advisor to MedTech suppliers, chair of the Urology Trade Association, and governor of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, looks at the key priorities for the new head of the UK
SHL Medical, a global leader in the design, development, andmanufacturing of advanced autoinjector solutions, has officiallyinaugurated its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in NorthCharleston, South Carolina. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the Swiss-based compan
New medical device becomes the first non-spirometry-based AI diagnostic tool for COPD to receive clearance under EU Medical Device Regulations A breakthrough in respiratory diagnostics is set to transform the way serious lung conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are det
Abbott has announced it has received CE Mark in Europe for the Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System to treat patients battling atrial fibrillation (AFib). With the earlier-than-expected CE Mark, Abbott has begun commercial PFA cases in the EU with physicians who have already gained experience wit
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has opened a new pilot line environment for medical devices in Oulu, Finland. The aim of the facility is to accelerate the market entry of patient-friendly innovations. This unique-to-Europe pilot environment enables fluent R&D&I processes offering novel tech
Dallas-based MedCAD has announced the 510(k) clearance of its AccuStride Foot and Ankle System, making these patient-specific precision devices available to surgeons. The unique design of these devices, coupled with the company’s proprietary software, will enable foot and ankle surgeons to correct m
Sports injury specialists are set to gather in Edinburgh to discuss the most pressing topics in sports medicine, including ACL injury prevention, and managing osteoarthritis in athletes. The International Edinburgh Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Conference, taking place 31 March – 1 April, is bei
Experts at the University of Birmingham and Imperial College London have launched a project aimed at revolutionising medical device engineering by incorporating a fourth dimension—time— into design to achieve new functionality. The 4D Health Tech initiative addresses a critical gap in medical devic
Johnson & Johnson has announced manufacturing, research and development, and technology investments of more than 55 billion USD in the United States over the next four years. This represents a 25% increase in investment compared to the previous four years and builds upon the Company’s already elevat
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to feature in an episode of BBC Panorama highlighting examples of innovation which improve patient experience and care whilst also alleviating pressures in the NHS. The programme, which airs on BBC One at 8pm on Monday 24 March, profiles how artif
The NHS is using a nationwide network of consultants to remotely triage waiting lists across the country. This team of NHS consultants has triaged over 80,000 referrals since 2020, reducing waiting lists through detailed patient management plans by 39% on average according to Consultant Connect. Thi
Brian Tifft, Program Manager, Applications Development ; and Dr. Jean Daou, Research & Development Manager, EMEA Aptar CSP Technologies discuss why advancements in medical device sterilisation have been slow in coming – until recently. Medical device sterilisation is a critical process in healthcare
