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April 19, 2018

HSCA Releases Extensive Cybersecurity Considerations

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association releases a laundry list of areas in which device companies and providers must increase security of devices and networks.

April 10, 2018

3-D Bioprinter Could Enable Large-Scale Printing of Artificial Human Tissue

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

For under $500, researchers have developed an open source bioprinter that they say is on par with machines costing significantly more money.

April 3, 2018

Cybersecurity: How Vulnerable Are You?

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Next month cybersecurity experts from FDA, medical device companies and other healthcare organizations with gather to talk strategy and best practices for designing and evaluating secure technologies.

March 29, 2018

Device Helps Patients Detect Early Signs of Ulceration

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Lights, camera, inspection! Students have developed a prototype that helps diabetic patients inspect their feet.

March 19, 2018

Japan a Major Player, But Be Prepared

By Maria Fontanazza

Although an expensive and challenging regulatory market, Japan’s aging population offers plenty of opportunities for device companies.

March 2, 2018

Wearable Microscopes Could Eliminate Biopsies and Blood Tests

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

A $10 million award from the National Science Foundation could help Rice University make this concept a reality.

February 21, 2018

Medtech Cybersecurity State Not All Doom and Gloom, But Long Way to Go

By Maria Fontanazza

Many device manufacturers don’t have the resources to adequately handle security risks.

February 20, 2018

Medical 3-D Printing Making Rapid Strides in Asia

By Ames Gross

From manufacturing medical devices and dental implants to bioprinting organs for transplant, 3-D printing is on the verge of revolutionizing healthcare in the coming years.

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Columns

April 11, 2018

MEDdesign

Snowflake Syndrome Creates Cybersecurity Roadblocks

By Stephanie Domas

There are too many unique needs on the part of both manufacturers and providers. More collaboration is needed.

April 6, 2018

Soapbox

Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Medical Device Labeling

By Laura Johnson

Innovations are helping companies to maintain compliance while driving operational gains across their supply chain.

April 2, 2018

MEDdesign

When Accuracy and Flow Don’t Add Up: The Case for New Design in Large Volume Pumps

By Susan Niemeier, MHA, BSN, RN

Outdated technology in infusion pumps has led to persistent infusion-related errors and costly workplace inefficiencies. A new paradigm in adaptive pump design that addresses external factors is needed to optimize patient safety and clinical workflow.

February 26, 2018

MEDdesign

Biomaterials: Overview and Design Considerations

By Nathan Müller

Modern technologies have taken biomaterials to another level, but hurdles remain in developing next-generation materials.

January 31, 2018

Soapbox

Designing for all Stages of the Technology Adoption Lifecycle

By Gary Warren

Human factor engineering must account for all groups within the Diffusion of Innovation curve. Medical devices must work for the Innovators, and more importantly account for the Majority Adopters and Laggards.

Upcoming Events & Webinars

May 1, 2018 – May 2, 2018

Medical Cybersecurity: Vulnerability and Patch Management

This conference brings together leading experts from FDA, the medical device industry, hospitals, and independent consultants to share experiences and discuss strategies and best practices for designing and evaluating secure technologies and ensuring system and patient safety.

May 14, 2018 – May 15, 2018

Medical Device Recalls: Current Topics and New Initiatives

Join the sixth annual MedTech Intelligence Medical Device Recalls conference for presentations, panel discussions, and networking with senior FDA and industry experts to learn about recent and upcoming changes and their practical impact on how companies manage the decision-making and execution of recalls.