Four reasons the medical devices industry couldn’t live without plastics

By Peter Littlejohns

12 Mar 21

Synthetic plastics were a revolutionary invention in the field of medical devices, and with so many applications now,…

MaterialsOther

Expecting the unexpected: How can medical device manufacturers plan for future supply chain crises?

By Jamie Bell

12 Mar 21

Jamie Bell speaks to Tekni-Plex's Brian Clarke about the importance of scenario planning and risk mitigation in the…

InnovationsContract Manufacturing

New 4D materials could be ‘next generation’ innovation in bioengineering human tissue and organs

By Jamie Bell

04 Mar 21

Scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago believe their newly developed 4D materials are 'excellent candidates' for…

InnovationsBiomaterials

Chondro3: Novel cartilage regeneration graft gains FDA breakthrough device designation

By Jamie Bell

25 Feb 21

Chondro3 has been recognised by the FDA Breakthrough Devices Program, which aims to improve patient access to new…

InnovationsBiomaterialsOrthopedic

Profiling six major players in the medical device additive manufacturing market right now

By Jamie Bell

19 Feb 21

We take a closer look at six major companies working in the medical device additive manufacturing market -…

InnovationsManufacturing Technology

Orthofix launches FITBONE limb-lengthening system in US and Europe

By NS Medical Staff Writer

12 Feb 21

The FITBONE is a fully implantable system that helps to correct leg length and deformity discrepancies

DevicesOrthopedic

Seven innovative German medtech start-ups to keep an eye on throughout 2021

By Jamie Bell

29 Jan 21

We profile seven innovative German medtech start-ups for 2021 - including Implandata, Mecuris, Bio-Gate, Avateramedical, TheraBionic, DeepSpin and…

InnovationsCoatings & Surface Treatments

How a hip prosthesis for dogs could be used to improve quality of life in human patients

By Jamie Bell

12 Jan 21

German speciality chemicals firm Evonik believes its PEEK-based biomaterial has the potential to improve hip dysplasia treatments in…

InnovationsBiomaterialsOther

3M unveils new silicone adhesive for wearable medical devices

By NS Medical Staff Writer

15 Dec 20

The new adhesive is is strongly bonded to the backing to minimise residue on both skin and production…

DevicesInnovationsOther

Spinal Elements announces first procedure with Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Fixation System

By NS Medical Staff Writer

15 Dec 20

FDA clearance of the Sapphire X system was announced in July of this year as the newest product…

OrthopedicMaterialsOrthopedic