Medtronic has announced what it says is a major advancement in its mission to transform critical care, the VitalFlow Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) System has officially received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark approval in Europe. The company says this milestone signals a ‘significant le
Sarah Knight, Head of Healthcare Technology at 42 Technology, and Michaela Hume, Engineering Consultant at 42T examine the critical role of user feedback in shaping surgical devices. In the high-stakes environment of the operating room, surgical devices need to do more than meet regulatory standards
Wokingham-based Apacor Ltd develops and markets practical, cost-effective solutions in the field of in vitro medical diagnostics, including world-leading innovation in parasitology and pre-analytical diagnostics. As it looked to scale up its production ahead of a new product introduction, Apacor ask
On 3rd July 2025, the UK Government announced the launch of the 10 Year Plan for the NHS. The plan sets out how the government aims to ‘reinvent’ the health service into one that is ‘fit for the future’ through ‘radical change.’ Med-Tech Insights heard from experts from across the UK MedTech and Hea
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, reports on the implications for MedTech of the new NHS
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, reports on early announcements of the new NHS 10 Year
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, reports on steps to facilitate innovation in MedTech.
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, reports on European Union plans to digitise access to
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, reports on the Government’s plans to abolish NHS Engla
Orthopaedic bracing shouldn’t feel like a battle between patience and pain. Waiting weeks for a brace that doesn’t fit, or makes things worse, however, is still the norm for too many patients. Mass-produced, one-size-fits-all devices, guesswork fittings, and clunky supply chains often leave patients
For medical technology companies aiming to access new/grow existing markets and expand their distributor networks, exhibiting at major events such as Medica (Germany), Medical Fair Asia/Thailand, and Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week, presents unparalleled opportunities. These events offer companies
Hear from Michaela Russell, Innovation Lead, NHS Supply Chain on the importance of innovation and how medical technology innovation is being driven through the use of a Dynamic Purchasing System. Innovation in the NHS isn’t just about cutting-edge technology or revolutionary treatments, it’s about c
