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Implant Translates Brain Activity into Speech Implant Translates Brain Activity into Speech

Hundreds of microscopic sensors on an implantable polymer film the size of a postage stamp record brain activity, which is then decoded into words and sounds.

byNorbert Sparrow

Nov 9, 2023|

3 Min Read

First Patient in Ireland Treated with iStar Medical's Glaucoma Device First Patient in Ireland Treated with iStar Medical's Glaucoma Device

byAmanda Pedersen 1

Nov 1, 2023

2 Min Read

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Bioretec Nabs Business Finland's R&D Grant Bioretec Nabs Business Finland's R&D Grant

byAmanda Pedersen

Sep 7, 2023

1 Min Read

New Polyethylene for Knee-Implant System Cleared by FDA 53744 New Polyethylene for Knee-Implant System Cleared by FDA

byPosted by Staff

Aug 22, 2023

2 Min Read

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Medical Device Regulations

Medtronic and Axonics Back for Final Showdown Medtronic and Axonics Back for Final Showdown

byAmanda Pedersen

Aug 9, 2023

2 Min Read

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Neuralink Raises $280M in Financing While Federal Probes Linger Neuralink Raises $280M in Financing While Federal Probes Linger

byKatie Hobbins

Aug 8, 2023

5 Min Read

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Design & Engineering

Behind the Design of an Automated Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant

Behind the Design of an Automated Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant

byAmanda Pedersen

Cardiothoracic surgeon Jolanda Kluin of the Erasmus MC Thorax Center is leading a consortium of European researchers

Dutch Program Pumps €10M into Soft Robotic Heart Development

Dutch Program Pumps €10M into Soft Robotic Heart Development

byAmanda Pedersen

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What Protects Against the Sun and Superbugs?

What Protects Against the Sun and Superbugs?

byAmanda Pedersen

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Regulatory & Quality

Exposing Weaknesses in FDA Oversight

Exposing Weaknesses in FDA Oversight

byAmanda Pedersen

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Femtech Company Hits Another Growth Catalyst

Femtech Company Hits Another Growth Catalyst

byAmanda Pedersen

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Medical Device Regulations

Expectations of VBP on the Chinese Ophthalmic Market

Expectations of VBP on the Chinese Ophthalmic Market

byAmanda Pedersen

Are Leadless Pacemakers Safe & Effective for Children with Bradycardia?

Are Leadless Pacemakers Safe & Effective for Children with Bradycardia?

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Establishment Labs Hits Its Stride

Establishment Labs Hits Its Stride

byAmanda Pedersen

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Medical Device Regulations

China Targets Intra-Ocular Lenses with Volume-Based Procurement

China Targets Intra-Ocular Lenses with Volume-Based Procurement

byAmanda Pedersen

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Celebrity Endorsements Gone Wrong

Celebrity Endorsements Gone Wrong

byAmanda Pedersen

Pixium’s AMD Implant Wins Breakthrough Device Designation

Pixium’s AMD Implant Wins Breakthrough Device Designation

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This Medical Implant Did Nothing, Except Enrich a CEO 51671

This Medical Implant Did Nothing, Except Enrich a CEO

byNorbert Sparrow

Medtech’s M&A Scene Stays Hot with Olympus Deal

Medtech’s M&A Scene Stays Hot with Olympus Deal

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Why Pink Made a Ceramic Supplier See Red

Why Pink Made a Ceramic Supplier See Red

byAmanda Pedersen

Duracell batteries sit in a recycling bin at a Batteries Plus store on November 13, 2014 in San Rafael, CA.

How a 1969 Battery Ad Inspired a Medical Device Invention

How a 1969 Battery Ad Inspired a Medical Device Invention

byAmanda Pedersen

Close up photo of the Medtronic Reveal LINQ implantable cardiac monitor, which detects atrial fibrillation and other heart

Medtronic 'Reveals' New Data on Atrial Fibrillation Detection

Medtronic 'Reveals' New Data on Atrial Fibrillation Detection

byAmanda Pedersen

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New Technologies

Challenges and Trends When Powering Implantable Medical Devices

Challenges and Trends When Powering Implantable Medical Devices

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Hold onto Your Ostomy Bags, I'm About to Blow Your Mind

Hold onto Your Ostomy Bags, I'm About to Blow Your Mind

byAmanda Pedersen

Plotting a Path for Tissue Reconstruction

Plotting a Path for Tissue Reconstruction

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Design & Engineering

How 3D Printing Enabled a Giant Leap Forward for Ostomy Patients

How 3D Printing Enabled a Giant Leap Forward for Ostomy Patients

byAmanda Pedersen

Emirates' Airbus A3800-800 airliner approaches Heathrow international airport, on the outskirts of London, on July 14, 2020

They Feared What Could Be Packed with Explosives?

They Feared What Could Be Packed with Explosives?

byAmanda Pedersen

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Establishment Labs Kicks off Global Launch of Mia Femtech

Establishment Labs Kicks off Global Launch of Mia Femtech

byAmanda Pedersen

New Data Supports Medtronic's Drug-Coated Balloon in Wake of Recall

New Data Supports Medtronic's Drug-Coated Balloon in Wake of Recall

byAmanda Pedersen

Court Orders Second Sight to Pay Pixium $1.68M

Court Orders Second Sight to Pay Pixium $1.68M

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Abbott Snags Eterna SCS FDA Greenlight

Abbott Snags Eterna SCS FDA Greenlight

byKatie Hobbins

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A Medical Device FDA Clearance for the History Books

A Medical Device FDA Clearance for the History Books

byAmanda Pedersen

Axonics Touts Health Canada Nod for 4th Generation Neurostimulator

Axonics Touts Health Canada Nod for 4th Generation Neurostimulator

Integra Set to Acquire Surgical Innovation Associates

Integra Set to Acquire Surgical Innovation Associates

These Bionic Eyes Don't Lie

These Bionic Eyes Don't Lie

bySusan Shepard

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