Tag Archives: medical device

Apnea patients will use CPAP, with digital and human hand-holding

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Nancy Crotti

CPAP machines — with their masks, straps and relentless airflow — take some getting used to. New patients often abandon them, but one medtech company used software, apps and human coaches to keep them on board. http://www.mddionline.com/article/philips-respironics-proves-digital-health-really-works-06-28-16    

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A tumultuous journey to the OR for a spinal fusion device

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Nancy Crotti

Neither scandal nor bankruptcy could kill this medical device http://www.mddionline.com/article/can-spinal-fusion-technology-rise-ashes-01-25-16

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Keeping better track of medtech

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Nancy Crotti

Hoping to improve patient safety in light of underreporting, injuries and deaths, federal agencies come closer to agreeing on how to track medical devices. http://www.qmed.com/news/fda-gets-closer-better-medical-device-tracking

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Growing the medical device business

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Nancy Crotti

Hatching Medtech Progress in the Northeast _ Qmed

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Researcher works to making breathing easier — in 3-D

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Nancy Crotti

How 3-D Printing Is Solving a Stent Problem _ Qmed

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