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Medical Devices
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FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries
A pair of heart devices linked to hundreds of injuries and at least 14 deaths has received the…
Blocking polyphosphates could help treat chronic infections
Most disease-causing bacteria are known for their speed: In mere minutes, they can double their population, quickly making…
Ten doctors on FDA panel reviewing Abbott heart device had financial ties with company
When the FDA recently convened a committee of advisers to assess a cardiac device made by Abbott, the…
Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments
A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her…
As AI eye exams prove their worth, lessons for future tech emerge
Christian Espinoza, director of a Southern California drug-treatment provider, recently began employing a powerful new assistant: an artificial…
Bormioli Pharma Expands Capacity and Infrastructure for North American Market
Bormioli Pharma, a leading international manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices, today announced a significant increase of…
Toxic gas that sterilizes medical devices prompts safety rule update
Over the past two years, Madeline Beal has heard frustration and even bewilderment during public meetings about ethylene…
BGI Genomics enhances NIFTY prenatal testing kit with DNBSEQ-G99 platform for faster and accurate results
BGI Europe A/S, a wholly owned subsidiary of BGI Genomics, announced its NIFTY® non-invasive prenatal testing kit and…