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.
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The value of a national medical device surveillance system
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.
Read More »Patient preferences to be an increasing factor in medical device development
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.
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Recent reviews explore best practices for hip osteoarthritis clinical trials
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Read More »Improving a device’s reimbursement prospects
A medical device reimbursement strategy expert recently shared some of his top tips for successful clinical trial design.
Read More »Best positioning for radiography of the knee in OA clinical trials
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.
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Medtronic receives first FDA approval for MRI friendly defibrillator implant
Medtronic has just announced its first FDA approval for an MRI-friendly internal defibrillator.
Read More »Artificial intelligence could soon assist in analyzing medical imaging
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.
Read More »The spine innovations that most interest surgeons
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.
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Orthopedic stem cell use expected to increase
For the first time the orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment.
Read More »Plant may help medical devices prevent blood clots
The report, published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, calls the substance SLIPS (Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces).
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Wright Medical and Tornier finalize merger
Ongoing consolidations and investment has prompted strong growth in new technologies for treatment of extremities, including the foot and ankle.
Read More »Researchers make strides in arthritis treatment
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.
Read More »Artificial menisci could soon be reaching market
There are at least two efforts underway that could eventually serve as a substitute for the human meniscus.
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Neurosurgeon showcases implementation of novel device on live video stream
Dr. Steven Falowski broke new ground by livestreaming the implantation of neurostimulators to Medtronic engineers.
Read More »Small cerebral lesions associated with increased risk of stroke
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.
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Partnership between the Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Medical Metrics advances CF-LVAD therapies
Medical Metrics’ partner, the Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, has been integral to the advancement of end-stage heart failure care.
Read More »Robotic-assisted cardiac surgery provides patient benefits
A recent study shows that the high up-front cost of robotic cardiac surgical solutions is offset by lower post-surgery costs.
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