Freudenberg Medical is touting its new catheter handle platform and its steerable introducer products. The Composer XL Deflectable Catheter Handle Platform gives users a commercialization-ready interface that is designed to give integrated control, according to the company. It is sized for large bore structural heart and endovascular devices like … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical touts catheter handle platform and steerable introducers
Raumedic touts tubing set that stimulates bodily functions for liver transplants
Raumedic is touting a complex tubing set that is featured in the Metra device from OrganOx. The tubing set simulates vital bodily functions for liver transplants. With the system, the disposable tube set helps keep donor livers perfused outside of the body for up to 24 hours. Once the liver is connected to the transplant device, the Raumedic … [Read more...] about Raumedic touts tubing set that stimulates bodily functions for liver transplants
Resonetics acquires Swiss manufacturer Medelec
Resonetics (Nashua, N.H.) announced today that it has acquired Medelec (Puidoux, Switzerland). The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. "We are excited about the Medelec team joining Resonetics. Marc and Sandra But have established a very strong reputation in the medtech industry for precision and quality and have made significant … [Read more...] about Resonetics acquires Swiss manufacturer Medelec
Krohne launches electromagnetic flowmeter with biocompatible disposable flow tube
Krohne (Beverly, Mass.) recently announced that it has launched its FlexMag 4050 C electromagnetic flowmeter with a biocompatible disposable flow tube. The flowmeter is designed for single-use biopharmaceutical applications like the filtration processes, chromatography or buffer and media preparation. The FlexMag 4050 C features high accuracy and … [Read more...] about Krohne launches electromagnetic flowmeter with biocompatible disposable flow tube
7 MD&M East exhibitors you need to know
MD&M East is a major medtech tradeshow on the East Coast of the U.S., showcasing some of the industry's latest developments in packaging, automation, plastics, design engineering and quality. The event houses over 750 suppliers with more than 8,000 attendees who are able to network, explore new career opportunities and find partners for … [Read more...] about 7 MD&M East exhibitors you need to know
Zeus appoints Steve Peterson as president
Zeus (Orangeburg, S.C.) recently announced that it has appointed Steve Peterson as the company's new president. The appointment took effect on May 1. Peterson recently served as the global head of marketing and sales, as well as senior VP at the company. He will continue to report to Zeus's CEO as he transitions into the role of president. As … [Read more...] about Zeus appoints Steve Peterson as president
10 BIOMEDevice Boston exhibitors you need to know
Updated April 20, 2018 BIOMEDevice Boston provides an opportunity for more than 4,000 engineers and executives and 400 suppliers in New England’s design and manufacturing industry to connect and network. The annual event was held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, April 18-19. Hundreds of medical device industry suppliers showcased … [Read more...] about 10 BIOMEDevice Boston exhibitors you need to know
These students redesigned scalpel packaging to prevent injuries
A group of Georgia Tech biomedical engineering students has created a new scalpel blade packaging that is designed to protect healthcare workers from injuries when handling scalpel blades. The invention is now a finalist in Georgia Tech's annual innovation competition, Inventure Prize. The four students were tasked with redesigning a medical … [Read more...] about These students redesigned scalpel packaging to prevent injuries
Seisa Medical closes $42.5 million recapitalization and acquisition line
Seisa Medical (El Paso, Texas) announced that it has closed a $42.5 million senior secured credit facility with Sagard Credit Partners. Most of the funds from the deal will be used to be fees and expenses from the transaction while administering a dividend to shareholding and completing acquisitions. "We are excited to begin this relationship with … [Read more...] about Seisa Medical closes $42.5 million recapitalization and acquisition line
9 exhibitors to check out at MD&M Minneapolis
MD&M Minneapolis is an event that brings together more than 5,500 medtech professionals and more than 600 suppliers together at one of the largest medical device industry hubs in the United States. Here are nine exhibitors showcasing some of their latest technologies and services at the show, which takes place Nov. 8–9 at the Minneapolis … [Read more...] about 9 exhibitors to check out at MD&M Minneapolis