LFTs for travel testing replace PCRs in England
Travellers entering England will no longer need to undergo PCR testing upon arrival but can take an LFT instead.
Business & Regulation
Q&A: Covid-19 and fraud in the medtech sector
Cooke, Young and Keidan partner Sam Roberts and senior associate Elizabeth Meade talk Covid-19 and...
FDA proposes introduction of over-the-counter hearing aids
The FDA has laid out a proposed rule to establish an over-the-counter category of hearing...
Joe Biden’s global corporation tax deal: A prediction on what’s next
Why have the nations of the world agreed to a new minimum corporation tax rate?...
The future of leadless pacemakers in the global pacemaker market
If leadless pacemakers are more quickly adopted in the medical device market, they can revolutionise...
US medical devices active job postings at record highs
There has been an increase in active job postings within the medical devices sector as the number has more than doubled since January 2020.
Bioventus exercises option to proceed with CartiHeal acquisition
Medical device company CartiHeal developed the Agili-C implant for treating cartilage and osteochondral defects.
Medtronic revives old product line to increase offerings for atherectomy devices
Medtronic's HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System is an updated version of the company's older medical device and will boost its presence in the global market.
Elizabeth Holmes on trial: the case against the Theranos founder
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is facing up to 20 years in prison on multiple charges of conspiracy and fraud.
Will CMS reimburse the cost of innovation in medical devices?
A new programme will allow breakthrough-designated devices in the US to receive reimbursement immediately after approval.
How should we be regulating LDTs?
Campaigners have asked the Biden administration to support legislation reworking the regulation clinical laboratory diagnostics.
