The cybersecurity community was recently alarmed by the discovery of a significant vulnerability in the Contec CMS8000 patient monitoring system. This device, extensively used across hospitals and healthcare facilities globally, has been revealed to possess a serious flaw. An investigation
As medical devices become increasingly integrated into the healthcare ecosystem, their vulnerability to cyber threats has reached alarming levels, posing significant risks to patient safety and data security. Medical devices like insulin pumps, pacemakers, and infusion pumps are now critical
Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, is rapidly revolutionizing the medical device industry by offering unprecedented levels of customization, design freedom, and rapid production capabilities. This cutting-edge technology has reshaped the landscape of medical device
The medical device industry has been facing significant manufacturing challenges, particularly since 2020. Rising costs of parts, labor, and facilities, coupled with stringent regulations, have created a bottleneck that hampers production efficiency. This article explores whether 3D printing can
Zimmer Biomet recently achieved an important milestone with the FDA granting 510(k) clearance for their groundbreaking OsseoFit Stemless Shoulder System, a sophisticated implant designed for total shoulder replacement surgeries. As part of their comprehensive shoulder portfolio, the OsseoFit system
Capstan Medical has recently secured $110 million in funding to develop its robotic platform for treating cardiac disease through less invasive heart valve implants. This funding represents one of the largest medtech financing rounds within the robotics sector this year. Capstan's