Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers welcomes substantial investment in vaccine production. The UK government has unveiled plans for a new vaccine manufacturing facility in Oxfor
BioInteractions has announced the launch of Surface-Active Systems (SAS), a pioneering new category of high-performance, zero-leaching coating solutions designed to improve implant performance, enhance patient safety, and evolve therapeutic outcomes. Comprising both Surface-Active Therapeutics (SAT)
Medtronic has announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Altaviva device. The minimally invasive implantable tibial neuromodulation (ITNM) therapy is inserted near the ankle and designed to treat urge urinary incontinence. Bladder control problems affec
LOCTITE has launched a new range of flexible and rigid LED-curable adhesives — including LOCTITE AA 3951 / AA 3953 and LOCTITE AA 3961 / AA 3963 – developed to meet the stringent demands of modern medical device assembly. The launch forms a key part of LOCTITE’s latest ‘Bonded for Life’ campaign, wh
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers highlights government investment in MedTech for mental health. Smart glasses to help with everyday tasks, augmented reality filters to reduce
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers, looks at a new consultation on the future of MedTech regulation in Europe. The European Commission has launched a consultation seeking feedb
SAFIRA, a pioneering medical device to transform regional Anaesthesia into a single operator procedure is now available to more healthcare institutions across Italy, after a new distribution agreement was signed with Coris Medica. Developed by Medovate in collaboration with UK National Health Servic
Medtronic has announced results from the Enable Hernia Repair clinical study evaluating the performance of the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system in inguinal and ventral hernia repair procedures. Enable Hernia Repair is the first-ever Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical study com
Sky Medical Technology Ltd, the UK-based parent company of Firstkind Ltd and manufacturer of the innovative geko device, has announced a landmark partnership with The Royal Mint to recycle end-of-life electronic components, furthering its commitment to sustainability and supporting the UK’s circular
Haughton Design, a leading UK-based product design consultancy specialising in medical devices, drug delivery systems and healthcare technology, has appointed Dr Ash Ghadar as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company’s next phase of growth in the MedTech and Pharmaceutical sectors. Dr Ghadar joi
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers, reports on a new call for evidence from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regarding designated standards for me
Professor Akhil Tripathi provides insight into the inspiration behind a new and unique medical device for the effective daytime treatment of sleep apnoea, the challenges faced in developing and launching it and his perceptions into the the next era of healthcare innovation. eXciteOSA is a ‘groundbre
