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Lawsuits Put a Drag on J&J 1Q19 Earnings

Johnson & Johnson’s earnings might have been down 14% when compared to last year, but the New Brunswick, NJ-based company was still able to beat analysts’ expectations.

Is an R&D Race Driving the Surgical Robotics Market?

With increasing competition, the way to gain market share in this quickly growing market is with innovative technology.

Tackling Precision Medicine with a New Kind of Decision Support

Intervention Insights' new platform, Trapelo, was designed to resolve the complexities of precision medicine in real time.

FDA Acknowledges Shortage of Breathing Tubes Due to Sterilization Shutdown

Roughly 28,000 new Bivona tracheostomy tubes manufactured by Smiths Medical are currently awaiting sterilization.

Are Fish Allergy Tests Unreliable?

Researchers at James Cook University in Australia found that material commonly used for fish allergy testing is unreliable.

Patch Offers a New Approach for Treating Iron Deficiency

Fe3 Medical completed the first human study of its iontophoretic transdermal technology designed to bypass ionic resistance build up in the skin.

Biotronik Is a Tougher Competitor in Stents with PK Papyrus

The Lake Oswego, OR-based company received a nod from FDA for the coronary stent system in September of 2018 but launched the device this month to coincide with the release of Orsiro, its ultrathin strut DES.

Dirty Scopes Are Still a Big Problem

FDA-mandated studies indicate higher than expected levels of contamination on duodenoscopes after reprocessing.

Obalon Explores Financial and Strategic Alternatives

The move comes about a week after the San Diego-based company revealed it would cut 50% of its workforce.

Let's Talk About Success, Baby

We’ve gathered our best advice from medical device experts to help you nail your next project or business milestone.

Purified Fat Could Be an Alternative to Breast Implants

Solana Beach, CA-based Puregraft has developed a technology that would use a person’s own fat for breast augmentation or restructuring.

3 Things to Know Before Selling Your Medtech Startup

Selling to a large company can be an attractive option, but medtech startups must go into the sales process prepared. Here's what you need to know to sell your company at top dollar.