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FDA News

FDA releases guidance on adaptive trial design

July 28, 2015

As technology evolves and medical devices change as a result, creating even more challenges for regulators, clinical trial designs must adapt to the emerging trends.

The value of a national medical device surveillance system

July 28, 2015

With the launch of the National Medical Device Postmarket Surveillance System still years away, manufacturers should focus on the quality of their clinical trial data to increase adoption.

Patient preferences to be an increasing factor in medical device development

July 28, 2015

A new guidance document, “Patient Preference Information –Submission, Review in PMAs, HDE Applications, and De Novo Requests, and Inclusion in Device Labeling,” aims to allow patient perspectives to play a greater role in the regulatory process.

Clinical Trials

Recent reviews explore best practices for hip osteoarthritis clinical trials

August 24, 2015

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Improving a device’s reimbursement prospects

August 12, 2015

A medical device reimbursement strategy expert recently shared some of his top tips for successful clinical trial design.

Best positioning for radiography of the knee in OA clinical trials

July 28, 2015

Drs. T.J. Mosher and G.E. Gold, two of MMI’s thought leaders, recently were published in a review of the best practices for knee OA imaging in clinical trials.

Medical Imaging

Medtronic receives first FDA approval for MRI friendly defibrillator implant

September 22, 2015

Medtronic has just announced its first FDA approval for an MRI-friendly internal defibrillator.

Artificial intelligence could soon assist in analyzing medical imaging

August 21, 2015

While IBM’s Watson entering the field of medical imaging analysis is exciting news, it will still be some time before imaging analysis software sees routine clinical use.

The spine innovations that most interest surgeons

April 17, 2015

In the face of an aging population and the demand for cost-effective solutions, spine surgeons hold the targeted insight necessary to determine which devices will find a warm welcome in the market.

Biotechnology

Orthopedic stem cell use expected to increase

July 28, 2015

For the first time the orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment.

Plant may help medical devices prevent blood clots

February 26, 2015

The report, published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, calls the substance SLIPS (Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces).

Orthopedics

Wright Medical and Tornier finalize merger

October 21, 2015

Ongoing consolidations and investment has prompted strong growth in new technologies for treatment of extremities, including the foot and ankle.

Researchers make strides in arthritis treatment

July 13, 2015

According to a a study published in the journal in the journal Stem Cells Translational Medicine, researchers may have found a new protocol to grow and transform human embryonic stem cells into cartilage cells.

Artificial menisci could soon be reaching market

May 13, 2015

There are at least two efforts underway that could eventually serve as a substitute for the human meniscus.

Neurology

Neurosurgeon showcases implementation of novel device on live video stream

August 12, 2015

Dr. Steven Falowski broke new ground by livestreaming the implantation of neurostimulators to Medtronic engineers.

Small cerebral lesions associated with increased risk of stroke

August 12, 2015

A new study finds that small brain lesions previously thought to be insignificant are associated with heightened risk of stroke, increasing the importance of utilizing the very best medical imaging technology and experienced readers.