News & Press Releases
IRS issues medical device tax regs; AdvaMed urges repeal
Today’s release of proposed regulations to implement the $20 million medical device tax scheduled to go into effect next year drew this response from AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen Ubl...
AdvaMed praises de novo legislation
The “Improving Safety, Efficiency & Transparency in Device Regulation Act.” sponsored by Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. (D-PA) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), has the full support of AdvaMed, as evidenced by this statement released today by AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen Ubl...
Latest device user-fee agreement could be game-changer, but first . . .
This week’s announced tentative agreement on a new “Medical Device User Fee Act” by FDA, AdvaMed, and other trade associations, including MDMA and MITA, deserves praise and requires scrutiny....
Neurotech device consolidates clinical and research features
A device that effectively captures high-resolution brain wave data used for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and conditions was launched last week by San Diego-based
Grant awarded to develop biodegradable implants
The National Science Foundation awarded a $175,000 grant for research aimed at developing biodegradable medical implant materials that would promote tissue regeneration and disappear after serving their functions in the body....
Editorial: Polls reflect industry concerns
FDA and to a slightly less extent, AdvaMed, are not effectively representing industry concerns over the 510(k) product review process. The FDA’s CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) federally funded budget of $272 million should be decreased. And the time and money spent to gain US approvals hurts America in terms of having the latest medical technology available vs. the rest of the world. These are some of the findings of this past year’s MedicalDesign.com Reader Polls....
Join the discussion on medical grade adhesives and stick-to-skin apps
Fabrico (www.fabrico.com) Kennesaw, GA, wants to know whether you feel medical grade adhesives should be used in every stick-to-skin application. ...
ISO watch
Accudynamics (www.accudynamics.com), Lakeville, MA, manufacturer of components for medical and diagnostic equipment, received ISO 9001:2008 recertification for maintaining a quality management system. ...
HELP hearing receives AdvaMed approval
AdvaMed commends the HELP Committee for holding this important hearing. The medical technology industry is committed to ensuring patients have access to safe and effective medical devices and diagnostics while advancing America’s leadership in medical innovation...
Cleveland clinic panel predicts top 10 for ’12
From wearable bionic devices to a concussion management system for athletes, Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2012 showcase new techniques, therapies and approaches to treating a host of medical conditions....
Life-changing robotic prosthetics amaze
Step by step, bionic engineers are transforming lives in ways that barely could have been imagined until recently with researchers perfecting ways to make the disabled walk and even the blind see. ...
Global supply chain challenges to be addressed at Boeing and Northrop Grumman Interoperability Summit; Registration deadline is Oct 15
The speakers list for the third annual Boeing/Northrop Grumman Global Product Data Interoperability Summit has been released (see below). More than 250 have registered for the event, which is for anyone in the CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM space—commercial or academic—who would like to join in deep, agnostic discussions about best practices in data management and exchange as they apply to this year’s theme of “Enabling a Globally Integrated Supply Chain.”...
AdvaMed 2011 announces early-registration discounts
Early-bird discounts up to $400 are available now through August 5 for AdvaMed 2011...
First-ever Medical Design prototyping conference set for September
Medical Design's first Medical Prototyping Conference (MPC) will be held Sept 7-8 in Minneapolis, home to many medical device companies. ...
Designing With Advanced Materials – Questions to ask when designing in medical adhesives
Adhesive selection continues to be an afterthought within the medical design community, resulting in avoidable manufacturing difficulties...
Summit on healthcare reform’s impact on medtech
InHealth’s 2011 Health Technology Summit, April 14, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, will feature key medical technology stakeholders, including policy professionals, healthcare economists, and clinical professionals...
Device makers spark innovations in motion control technology
Four examples show how...
Miniature diaphragm pumps
The JADE line of miniature diaphragm pumps now includes a pump with an electronically commutated brushless dc motor (BLDC)...
Thermoformed alloy doors are attractive solution for testing instrument
The attractiveness and functionality of the thermoplastic enclosure for the Immulite Immunoassay medical diagnostic testing instrument by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Deerfield, IL, is the result of a cost-effective union involving the right thermoplastic alloy and forming method for the job...
Small cartridge valves
Manifold-mount cartridge valves are part of a family of direct-acting solenoid valves for air and liquid (including light oil) applications...
All signs point to FDA
Innovation and competition. These go hand in hand and they are the topic of nearly every press conference and land on the agenda of almost every industry meeting...
Tandem diaphragm pump
These tandem diaphragm pumps for liquids feature two pump heads driven by one motor...
FDA seizes chance to defend itself
Last week’s U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the “Impact of Medical Device Regulation on Jobs and Patients,” provided FDA with an opportunity to defend itself, and it did...
Quiet solenoid valve
The new Quiet Operation High Density Interface (HDI) is a three-way solenoid valve designed to increase patient comfort by reducing actuation noise by 50%...
Boston Scientific acquires two novel technologies to treat peripheral artery disease
Boston Scientific Corp today announced the acquisition of two novel technologies to treat peripheral chronic total occlusions (CTOs)...
