Boston Scientific’s Emblem S-ICD Gets Boost from Updated Recommendations

According to MDDIonline.com, “Boston Scientific’s Emblem S-ICD, the next generation subcutaneous ICD product, is a novel technology that removes what many believe is the weakest link in implantable cardioverter defibrillators – the leads in the...

3rd Semi-Annual Medical Device Packaging Conference: Speaker Interview – Jeffrey Barnell/Medtronic

Jeffrey Barnell Program Manager, Packaging Innovation Medtronic   As Program Manager for Packaging Innovation, Jeff Barnell is responsible for driving innovation within Medtronic’s Cardio-Vascular Group Global Packaging and Labeling organization. He advances the...

Four Ways the Medical Device Excise Tax will Impact Medical Sales Jobs

In a new article via MedReps.com, “The controversial medical device excise tax – established to help fund healthcare reform – continues to rouse debate. Opponents argue the tax puts an undue hardship on device companies and will ultimately stifle growth and...

ICYMI: Stryker recalls 16,000+ orthopedic implants due to poor packaging integrity

According to Fierce Market Medical Devices, “Stryker is recalling 16,992 units of 5 orthopedic devices of the arm because their packaging might be compromised during transportation. Specifically, the packaging’s sterile barrier might be affected by the...

Medtronic Nabs Redwood City Medical Device Company for Up to $458 Million

According to the San Francisco Business Times, “Medtronic PLC, a medical tech company based in Dublin, Ireland, has nabbed Redwood City’s privately held Twelve Inc. for as much as $458 million, in a deal expected to close in October.  Twelve, which makes...