The Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) competition is the medtech industry's premier awards program recognizing the highest caliber medical devices and diagnostic products on the market. The MDEA program recognizes the achievements of medical device manufacturers, their suppliers, and the many people behind the scenes who are responsible for the the cutting-edge innovations that are saving lives; improving patient healthcare; and transforming medtech worldwide–one innovation at a time. Since it's inception in 1998, the competition has honored over 600 groundbreaking products. 

MD+DI is proud to present the winners of the 2014 MDEA Awards 

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Critical-Care and Emergency Medicine Products

Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

Drug-Delivery Devices and Combination Products

General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products

Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products

In Vitro Diagnostic Products and Systems

Medical Product Packaging, Graphic Instructions, and Labeling Systems

Over-the-Counter and Self-Care Products

Radiological and Electromechanical Devices

Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies

Readers' Choice Award Winner

Best-in-Show Award Winner