Over the past few years, the demand for high-performance polyurethane tubes for catheters has significantly increased. The development of innovative concepts in the vascular and cardiac fields, often for implantable devices, frequently requires mechanical performance—such as bending radius and resis
Researchers have combined xyloglucan and green tea extract to create mucoadhesive films for treating oral inflammation. Oral mucositis is a painful condition in which the mucous membranes inside the mouth become inflamed. It is often caused by chemotherapy and radiation. To help alleviate this, rese
MRC Holland has announced that its Melt Assay SALSA MC002 SMA Newborn Screen was recently CE-marked for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use under the new In-Vitro Diagnostic Regulation EU 2017/746 (IVDR). This makes it the company’s first product to be added to the IVDR certificate. The company says this
TCT, a sister publication of MTI, and Women in 3D Printing (WI3DP) have announced the TCT WI3DP Innovator Award Day. This unique event is brought to you by the TCT Awards and TIPE + Women in 3D Printing, celebrating the achievements of women in the industry. The online event, scheduled for February
A ‘cutting-edge’ demonstration of advanced regenerative medicine for musculoskeletal conditions will be unveiled at Arab Health 2025, taking place January 27 to 30 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Held at the ABHI Surgical Simulation Theatre, the live session will be led by Dr. Robin Chatterjee, Con
Pioneer Group has joined forces with Innovate UK, The Medical Research Council (MRC) and AstraZeneca to deliver its AI in Health Accelerator 2024/25 Programme. Pioneer Group, a life science infrastructure and venture building specialist, has joined forces with Innovate UK, The Medical Research Counc
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, highlights an AI project to boost menopause awareness.
Bethan Halliwell, Partner and Patent Attorney at Withers & Rogers discusses the barriers that are faced when securing patent protection for ‘repurposed’ medical technologies. A novel device that uses ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous liver tumours demonstrates that existing medical technologies
Robeauté, the medtech startup developing neurosurgical microrobots, is announcing it has raised 28 million USD led by Plural, Cherry Ventures and Kindred Ventures. Other investors including LocalGlobe, Think.Health and previous investors APEX Ventures participated, along with strategic investment fr
Adhesives and dispensing specialist Intertronics has supplied Apacor, an in vitro medical diagnostics manufacturer, with preeflow eco-PEN300, a precision volumetric dispensing system that provides accuracy and repeatability. Along with the Fisnar F4303N ADVANCE benchtop robot, the technology provide
Jennifer Green, Senior Global Technical Business Development Manager at Lubrizol Life Sciences discusses how to choose the best TPU for implantable medical devices. Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are some of the most adaptable materials for medical devices, offering a balance between rigid polym
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 opportunity for digital devices, assistiv
