Penumbra, Inc has announced it has received FDA clearance for THUNDERBOLT, expanding its computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) technology to address acute ischemic stroke. “Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and with stroke, timing is critical. If the blood clot isn’t rem
IEC 60601 compliance is more complex than most device teams plan for. Bob Burek of Element — 30 years in medical device testing — has written the practical guide we wish existed earlier. Free download.
Medical device engineering has never been simple, but the nature of that complexity is changing. As systems become more capable, the burden of integrating motion components has emerged as a primary design challenge. Surgical robots continue to advance. Powered surgical hand tools are becoming smalle
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest organisation to announce that it will host an Elevate health tech showcase to inspire staff at all levels with the latest in technology and digital innovation. Health tech growth partner Highland launched the Elevate showcas
“Developments In Printed Circuit Board Technology for Future Medical Electronics” We spoke to Dr. Manuel Martina, a Consultant for Microsystems Technology with DYCONEX, for a preview of his upcoming conference session at Med-Tech Expo, where Manuel will explain how to push the boundaries of miniatur
Optimax has launched the Optimax AURA K4D, which the company claims is the first instrument of its kind, combining the ‘industry-leading’ Kitov CORE+ and the 4D InSpec Surface Gauge. Optimax says in the traditional process, operators had to manually move parts between a visual inspection station and
Kaleidex Group has announced plans for Kaleidex One, a new purpose-built precision manufacturing facility in Yorkshire. The company says the facility is designed to expand the UK’s advanced medical manufacturing capabilities and support the next generation of medical device innovation. Set to open i
Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT) the medical devices business unit of Japan’s Nissha Co. Ltd., has officially opened its new Nashville Innovation Center of Excellence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Vanderbilt University’s main campus. The company says the event marks the completion of a major re
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, updates readers on moves by the medical devices regulator to collaborate with Northern Ireland’s MedTech sector. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Last year, 11 robotic systems were recommended for use in specified surgical procedures on the NHS. Since then, there has been an increase in the number of robotic-assisted operations taking place at hospitals across the UK. In many cases, these robotic systems have been developed to assist the sur
Roche has announced that it has received CE Mark for Elecsys pTau217, a blood test developed in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company and designed to measure the phosphorylated Tau (pTau) 217 protein, an indicator of amyloid pathology and a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. The company says the sa
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, flags a newly launched consultation by the UK’s medical device regulator. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is running a business and stakeholder
