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 major plans for the roll-out of robotics ac
One of Europe’s largest specialist intellectual property (IP) firms, Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK), with offices in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is the latest high-profile organisation to join Medilink North of England as Corporate Partners. HLK boasts over 200 IP professionals across six offices includin
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc., a medtech company specialising in the surgical treatment of bunions and related midfoot deformities through its flagship Lapiplasty and Adductoplasty procedures, has announced that it filed a lawsuit against Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. and Paragon 28, Inc., alleging i
Researchers develop advanced contact lenses with stable MXene coatings providing enhanced protection against electromagnetic radiation. As the development of smart contact lenses is on the rise, concerns about radiation exposure and eye health continue to grow, posing potential risks such as catarac
Medtronic has announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Visualase V2 MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System. This milestone brings important capital system enhancements to the Visualase platform, which provides a minimally invasive surgical option
Kaleidex, a leading specialist in advanced medical device development and manufacturing, has announced the acquisition of OxDevice, a precision engineering and manufacturing company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This strategic move marks Kaleidex’s third acquisition and expansion into the rapidly
ReGelTec Inc., a company developing a percutaneous hydrogel implant for the treatment of chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, announced it has received CE Mark under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for its Class III HYDRAFIL System for disc augmentation. This
Medtronic has announced a new strategic partnership with Corsano Health B.V., a pioneering MedTech company specialising in advanced real-time remote patient monitoring solutions. Medtronic will exclusively distribute Corsano Health’s cutting-edge wearable solution in Western Europe for hospital and
Let’s be honest — if you’re in MedTech quality assurance or regulatory affairs (QARA), you’re probably drowning in paperwork right now. And it’s not your fault. The regulatory landscape has transformed dramatically, and traditional approaches just can’t keep pace anymore. We’ve seen an absolute tida
Trelleborg Medical Solutions has announced the launch of its certified toolmaker apprenticeship programme in Delano, Minnesota, US. During the four-year program, participants will learn to construct, troubleshoot and repair moulds, fixtures and related tools under the guidance of experienced mentors
Aptamer Group plc, a leading developer of next-generation synthetic binders delivering innovation to the life science industry, has announced the successful adaptation of the Optimer-based test for Alzheimer’s disease into an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), a format widely accepted and us
Aevice Health has announced that its flagship medical device, the AeviceMD, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for use in paediatric patients aged 3 years and above. The clearance marks a significant milestone in Aevice Health’s mission to deliver continuous, home-
