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Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) is a leading media brand operated by Informa Markets. For more than 40 years, MD+DI has served as the primary resource for manufacturers of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products. Through our website, newsletters, podcasts, and social media, our team of expert editors provides in-depth coverage and analysis of medtech industry news, design and

development trends, manufacturing techniques, new technologies, and regulations. Our mission is to connect medtech professionals with the educational content they need to drive forward medical innovation and excellence.

What’s trending in   this January? As the industry kicks off the new year, these five topics are sparking conversations ...
01/17/2025

What’s trending in this January? As the industry kicks off the new year, these five topics are sparking conversations among medtech thought leaders.

Click the link to access the full stories: https://www.utm.io/uhXsC

For years, the company struggled with recalls over its  . Now,   contends with a serious   of its cardiac monitoring sof...
01/14/2025

For years, the company struggled with recalls over its . Now, contends with a serious of its cardiac monitoring software.

For years the company struggled with recalls over its respiratory devices. Now Phillips contends with a serious recall of its cardiac monitoring software.

As we step into 2025, the medical device industry is bracing for significant changes on the horizon. The MD+DI editors h...
01/07/2025

As we step into 2025, the medical device industry is bracing for significant changes on the horizon. The MD+DI editors have identified 6 key developments that could define the medtech sector for years. Find the list here: https://www.utm.io/uhUC9

A look at some of the key moves that have the potential to transform the industry.

Is the medical device industry taking the president-elect's proposed tariffs seriously enough? Not according to MD+DI Se...
01/06/2025

Is the medical device industry taking the president-elect's proposed tariffs seriously enough? Not according to MD+DI Senior Editor Amanda Pedersen.

Read the latest Pedersen's POV here: https://www.utm.io/uhUbE

Is the medical device industry taking the president-elect's proposed tariffs seriously enough? Not according to our senior editor.

The   industry is poised for an interesting year as   becomes more ingrained and a new U.S. presidential administration ...
01/03/2025

The industry is poised for an interesting year as becomes more ingrained and a new U.S. presidential administration is expected to impact national and international business.

MD+DI recently spoke with a panel of three key opinion leaders about how they see the market continuing to evolve and how they expect advancing to determine the direction of the industry’s future products. Here's what we found out:

The medical device industry is poised for an interesting year as AI becomes more ingrained and a new U.S. presidential administration is expected to impact national and international business.

MD+DI has curated the Top 10 Medtech News Stories of 2024: a look at the innovations, trends, and milestones that resona...
01/02/2025

MD+DI has curated the Top 10 Medtech News Stories of 2024: a look at the innovations, trends, and milestones that resonated most with our readers.

Which story made the biggest impact on you? Let us know! 👇 https://www.utm.io/uhTkK

MD+DI has rounded up the top 10 medtech news stories of the year to show what mattered most to our readers in 2024.

MD+DI recently hosted a   sponsored by Velentium titled "7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Using a Contract Manufacturer to Build...
12/18/2024

MD+DI recently hosted a sponsored by Velentium titled "7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Using a Contract Manufacturer to Build Your Medical Device."

experts cited key questions and the common pitfalls that may help you avoid when using a contract manufacturer. Read them here:

Velentium experts recently cited these key questions you should ask when using a contract manufacturer to build your medical device to avoid common pitfalls.

🎙️ Tune in to the latest Let's Talk Medtech episode, where MD+DI Editor-in-Chief Omar Ford is joined by Ha Hong, Chief A...
12/16/2024

🎙️ Tune in to the latest Let's Talk Medtech episode, where MD+DI Editor-in-Chief Omar Ford is joined by Ha Hong, Chief AI Officer at Medtronic Endoscopy, to discuss the newest trends shaping the industry and how is leveraging AI to enhance patient care.

Watch the full episode on YouTube now! 👉 https://www.utm.io/uhPBl

This week in Pedersen’s POV, our senior editor, Amanda Pedersen, shares an insider’s perspective on the aftermath of Mas...
12/10/2024

This week in Pedersen’s POV, our senior editor, Amanda Pedersen, shares an insider’s perspective on the aftermath of Masimo’s high-profile proxy war that ended in September.

This week in Pedersen’s POV, our senior editor shares an insider’s perspective on the aftermath of the company’s high-profile proxy war that ended in September.

MD+DI reviewed recent analyst reports and earnings call transcripts to identify the 5️⃣ key topics dominating the   conv...
12/09/2024

MD+DI reviewed recent analyst reports and earnings call transcripts to identify the 5️⃣ key topics dominating the conversation as 2024 comes to a close and we look ahead to 2025. Here's what we uncovered:

5 topics medtech analysts have called attention to as they look ahead through the end of this year and into the new year.

GE HealthCare is ending 2024 just as it began the year – with an acquisition. The Chicago, IL-based company said it is a...
12/03/2024

GE HealthCare is ending 2024 just as it began the year – with an acquisition. The Chicago, IL-based company said it is acquiring the remaining 50% stake in Nihon Med-Physics (NMP), from Sumitomo Chemical. The deal is expected to close in early 2025.

Read the full story here: https://www.utm.io/uhMzu

Embecta Pumps the Brakes on Insulin Patch Pump ProgramThe Parsippany, NJ-based company is also implementing a restructur...
12/02/2024

Embecta Pumps the Brakes on Insulin Patch Pump Program

The Parsippany, NJ-based company is also implementing a restructuring plan. These actions follow rumors that surfaced a few months ago regarding a possible sale of the company.

Read the full story here:

The Parsippany, NJ-based company is also implementing a restructuring plan. These actions follow rumors that surfaced a few months ago regarding a possible sale of the company.

Fortimedix Surgical, a   company based in Geleen, The Netherlands, announced via a   post that it has been acquired by  ...
11/26/2024

Fortimedix Surgical, a company based in Geleen, The Netherlands, announced via a post that it has been acquired by . Here's what we know:

Articulating instrument maker Fortimedix Surgical announced it has been acquired by Medtronic.

Musk Goes from Iron Man to Doctor Doom Faster Than Robert Downey Jr.Elon Musk is asking people to upload their   images ...
11/25/2024

Musk Goes from Iron Man to Doctor Doom Faster Than Robert Downey Jr.

Elon Musk is asking people to upload their images to X's program. What could possibly go wrong?

Read the latest insights from MD+DI Senior Editor Amanda Pedersen in this week's Pedersen's POV:

Elon Musk is asking people to upload their medical images to X's AI program. What could possibly go wrong?

11/22/2024
11/22/2024

“Now that we have this data, what can we actually do with it?”

Talia Grace Haller, a Johns Hopkins Bioinformatics Researcher, breaks down the top trends in medical device wearables at MEDevice Silicon Valley. ⤵️

At MEDevice Silicon Valley, Avery Dennison's Michael Muchin emphasized the importance of selecting the right pressure-se...
11/21/2024

At MEDevice Silicon Valley, Avery Dennison's Michael Muchin emphasized the importance of selecting the right pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) for medical wearables, ensuring they stay on the body while balancing comfort and performance throughout the design process. Read the full insights here: https://www.utm.io/uhJ6X

At MEDevice Silicon Valley, Avery Dennison's Michael Muchin emphasized the importance of selecting the right pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) for medical wearables, ensuring they stay on the body while balancing comfort and performance throughout the design process.

11/21/2024

Proov CEO Amy Beckley joined MD+DI Editor-in-Chief Omar Ford in a conversation at MEDevice Silicon Valley to discuss key trends shaping the medical device industry for women. Don't miss her insights on the future of women's health! ⬇️

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