Abbott Laboratories Announces Purchase of Tendyne Holdings, Inc.

FDANews.com released a statement that “Abbott Laboratories announced its purchase of Tendyne Holdings Inc., a medical device company focused on developing minimally invasive mitral valve replacement therapies, for $250 million plus potential future payments tied...

FDA Approves New Device for Extreme Weight Loss

The FDA has recently approved a new device to assist with extreme weight loss, according to EverydayHealth.com.  “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a temporary, implanted balloon device to treat obesity.  The ReShape Integrated Dual...

Patient Advocacy on Social Media: #q1advocacy

Miss out on the 4th Annual Strengthening Patient Advocacy Relations Conference? Take a look at some of the highlights from delegates, sponsors, and speakers on social media![View the story “Social Media Highlights from the 4th Annual Strengthening Patient...

10 Medical Device Innovations Not Available in the U.S.

MDDIonline.com released an article on ten medical devices not yet available in the United States.  “Patients in the United States enjoy some of the best medical care in the world, but many observers worry that the country’s regulatory environment is...

ICYMI: Could These Devices Someday Replace Drugs?

MDDIonline.com recently released an article outlining the latest devices that may someday overtake pharmaceutical drugs.  “The U.S. pharmaceutical market is roughly double the size of that for medical devices. Perhaps sensing an opportunity, some device firms...