By Norbert Sparrow -
26 March, 2011
The use of robots for delivery of healthcare-related services is poised for explosive growth.
By Norbert Sparrow -
16 March, 2011
Rolling blackouts are affecting hospitals in Japan. People using ventilators and other electronic medical devices have been asked to consult with their doctors and medical device makers as soon as possible.
By Norbert Sparrow -
15 March, 2011
Following the devastating quake, a number of US medical device companies including Medtronic, Abbott Laboratories and Amgen announced that they would donate a combined US$5 million toward relief efforts in Japan. We can’t thank them enough for their warm support, writes Miki Anzai, Associate Editor of Japan Medical Design & Manufacturing Technology.
By Norbert Sparrow -
11 March, 2011
Will the medtech industry ever see blockbuster devices again?
By Norbert Sparrow -
9 March, 2011
The EU Court of Justice has delivered its opinion about the compatibility of a prospective EU patent court with EU treaties. The court found that the international agreement, as it is currently phrased, would deprive courts of member states of the ability to interpret and apply EU law under some circumstances.
By Norbert Sparrow -
8 March, 2011
Is design validation just user testing? It's something you hear a lot, writes regulatory expert Denise Dion on DeviceTalk, a blog produced by the editors of MD+DI, but it's not true.
By Norbert Sparrow -
7 March, 2011
"How Germany Became the China of Europe" is the title of a thought-provoking piece on www.time.com. Germany, like China, is a manufacturing monster, writes Michael Schuman.
By Norbert Sparrow -
3 March, 2011
Five emerging technologies that show promise for facilitating implant acceptance and enabling the design of better, more-effective orthopaedic implants.
By Norbert Sparrow -
2 March, 2011
The founding member countries of the Global Harmonisation Task Force (GHTF) resolved to terminate the body.
By Norbert Sparrow -
26 February, 2011
US official suggested European patients may be "guinea pigs" for medical devices.
