Advanced Wound Care Market Expected to Surpass $22 Billion by 2030
The aging population and the rising rate of diabetes globally are fueling market growth.
Zimmer Biomet Gets FDA Nod for First Pediatric Spinal Tether Device
The agency granted its first approval order under the humanitarian device exemption in spinal pediatrics in the last 15 years.
Event Reports Virtual Workshop Targets Non-Conformances and CAPAs
This two-part workshop will help participants understand how to better use data from non-conformances as well as how to effectively communicate issues.
New App Alerts Patients and Caregivers to Medical Device Recalls
By simply scanning a barcode, SoomSafety gives users access to important product instructions, safety and recall information.
FDA Asks Allergan to Recall Certain Textured Breast Implants
After prompting from the agency, Allergan issued a worldwide recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders.
Becton Dickinson Recalls More than 151 Million Alaris Infusion Sets
A product malfunction could cause potential over-infusion or unintended delivery of medication.
FDA Approves Abbott’s Fourth-Gen MitraClip
The G4 gives doctors an additional range of clip sizes, along with enabling real-time procedure assessment.
FDA Announces Innovation Challenges to Find New Methods of Device Sterilization
The agency is encouraging the industry to develop sterilization approaches that either don’t rely on ethylene oxide or reduce emissions from this method.
Non-Invasive Test for Gut Diseases Offers Alternative to Colonoscopy
The new method could help detect IBD, celiac disease, food allergies and other diseases much earlier.
Cybersecurity Risk with Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pumps Prompts FDA Warning and Medtronic Recall
The agency is recommending that patients replace their affected pumps with models that can better protect against the risks.
