Several important transactions took place in the medtech space in Q2 this year. According to MDDIonline.com, “Venture capital investment in medical device startups shot up 71% in the second quarter from the first, and there is some indication that investors are...
In an article via meddeviceonline.com, a new metal implant is being tested as a new medical device for implants. According to the article, “Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) are investigating magnesium...
According to an article from FDAnews.com, “St. Jude Medical has won FDA 510(k) clearance for its Invisible Trial system, a spinal cord stimulator that incorporates Apple products and Bluetooth wireless technology.” For more information on this clearance,...
Pfizer announced in a press release that “they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Hospira, the world’s leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies and a global leader in biosimilars, for $90 a share...
In a recent article from the New York Times, drug approvals could have a faster turnaround if a new bill passes through the House of Representatives. According to the article, “Urged on by the medical industry and patients’ groups, the House overwhelmingly...
