# MDDI * **Definition:** MDDI (Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry) is a publication that provides news, analysis, and insights on the medical device and diagnostic sectors, focusing on industry trends, regulatory updates, and technological advancements. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / MDDI ## News * Selected news from the source **MDDI**, for healthcare technology leaders * 866 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/7/2025 | [**Oura & Stelo Marry to Deliver AI-driven Approach to Metabolic Health**](https://www.mddionline.com/wearable-medical-devices/dexcom-ura-move-into-next-phase-of-partnership) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Data Governance]]; [[Health]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Trading Away Tomorrow's Cures**](https://www.mddionline.com/business/trading-away-tomorrow-s-cures) | [[Digital Health Platforms]]; [[Patient Monitoring Devices]]; [[Digital Health Integration]] | | 5/1/2025 | [**Managing Complexity: 3 Imperatives for Surgical Robotics Leaders**](https://www.mddionline.com/robotics/managing-complexity-3-imperatives-for-surgical-robotics-leaders) | [[Collaboration]]; [[Surgical Robotics]]; [[Product Development]] | | 4/29/2025 | [**3 Ps Driving Medtech's Digital Revolution: Partnerships, Policy, Perseverance**](https://www.mddionline.com/digital-health/3-ps-driving-medtech-s-digital-revolution-partnerships-policy-perseverance) | [[Cultural Resistance]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Product Development]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**How Medtech Companies Can Find Success Amid Changing U.S.-China Regulatory Shifts**](https://www.mddionline.com/medical-device-regulations/how-medtech-companies-can-find-success-amid-changing-u-s-china-regulatory-shifts) | [[Compliance with Regulations]]; [[Biotech]]; [[Collaboration]] | | 4/4/2025 | [**AI in Medical Devices Brings New Challenges & Opportunities for Manufacturers**](https://www.mddionline.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-in-medical-devices-brings-new-challenges-and-opportunities-for-manufacturers) | [[Regulatory Landscape]]; [[AI in Medical Imaging]]; [[AI and Data Analytics]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**How the Competition Between Devices and Drugs Is Reshaping Healthcare Packaging**](https://www.mddionline.com/packaging/how-the-competition-between-devices-and-drugs-is-reshaping-healthcare-packaging) | [[Digital Health Innovation]]; [[Personalized Medicine]]; [[Digital Health Tools]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Biodegradable Medical Devices: Advancements, Challenges, & the Future of Sustainable Healthcare Innovation**](https://www.mddionline.com/materials/biodegradable-medical-devices-advancements-challenges-the-future-of-sustainable-healthcare-innovation) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Medical Device]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Boston Sci, Ajax Health, & KKR Team Up to Develop Innovative HF Treatment**](https://www.mddionline.com/cardiovascular/boston-sci-ajax-health-kkr-team-up-to-develop-innovative-hf-treatment) | [[Regulatory Approval]]; [[Clinical Validation]]; [[Pulmonary Disease]] | | 3/10/2025 | [**MD&M West Celebrates 40 Years of Leadership in Manufacturing Showcasing AI, Sustainability & the Future of Medtech**](https://www.mddionline.com/manufacturing/md-m-west-celebrates-40-years-of-leadership-in-manufacturing-showcasing-ai-sustainability-the-future-of-medtech) | [[Operational Efficiency]]; [[Medical Device]]; [[Product Development]] | | 3/6/2025 | [**Engineers Needed in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance**](https://www.mddionline.com/sterilization/engineers-needed-in-the-fight-against-antimicrobial-resistance) | [[Collaboration]]; [[Roadmap]]; [[Antimicrobial Resistance]] | | 2/12/2025 | [**AI-Powered Medtech: What Companies Need to Know About Regulatory and IP Risks**](https://www.mddionline.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-powered-medtech-what-companies-need-to-know-about-regulatory-and-ip-risks) | [[AI in Pathology]]; [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[Training]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Femtech: Isn't It Ironic?**](https://www.mddionline.com/medical-device-markets/femtech-isn-t-it-ironic-) | [[Healthcare APIs]]; [[Digital Health Technologies]]; [[Digital Health Solutions]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Medtech Momentum: Reflections on 2024 & Predictions for 2025**](https://www.mddionline.com/software/medtech-momentum-reflections-on-2024-predictions-for-2025) | [[AI and Machine Learning]]; [[AI in Diagnostics]]; [[Telemedicine Growth]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Navigating FDA's Draft Guidance for AI-Enabled Medical Devices**](https://www.mddionline.com/artificial-intelligence/navigating-fda-s-draft-guidance-for-ai-enabled-medical-devices) | [[Dermatology]]; [[AI in Medical Coding]]; [[AI in EHR Systems]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**Outsourcing Is Crucial for Success in Medtech & Healthcare**](https://www.mddionline.com/manufacturing/outsourcing-is-crucial-for-success-in-medtech-healthcare) | [[Regulatory Barriers]]; [[Offshoring]]; [[Supply Chain Vulnerabilities]] | | 1/10/2025 | [**Sustainability in Manufacturing Offers Opportunities for Growth & Innovation**](https://www.mddionline.com/manufacturing/sustainability-in-manufacturing-offers-opportunities-for-growth-innovation) | [[Supply Chain Vulnerabilities]]; [[Regulatory Hurdles]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**Revolutionizing Kidney Care: AccurKardia's AK+ Guard Earns FDA Breakthrough Device Designation**](https://www.mddionline.com/software/untitled) | [[Big Data in MedTech]]; [[AI in Mental Health]]; [[Digital Twins in Healthcare]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Hydrogels Vastly Benefit Medical Devices**](https://www.mddionline.com/materials/hydrogels-vastly-benefit-medical-devices) | [[Antimicrobial Resistance]]; [[Medical Device]]; [[Legal Challenges]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**What Does 2025 Hold for Medical Device Manufacturers?**](https://www.mddionline.com/manufacturing/what-does-2025-hold-for-medical-device-manufacturers) | [[Cybersecurity Enhancements]]; [[Digital Twins]]; [[Regulatory Concerns]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Medtech M&A Picked Up in 2024, But Belt-Tightening Continues**](https://www.mddionline.com/ma/medtech-ma-picked-up-in-2024-but-belt-tightening-continues) | [[Smart Medical Devices]]; [[Healthcare Operations]]; [[Cardiovascular Disease]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Negotiating with Medical Device Contract Manufacturers**](https://www.mddionline.com/contract-manufacturing/negotiating-with-medical-device-contract-manufacturers) | [[Regulatory Compliance]]; [[Audit]]; [[IT Operations]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**These Trends Could Impact Manufacturing in 2025**](https://www.mddionline.com/manufacturing/these-trends-could-impact-manufacturing-in-2025) | [[Supply Chain Disruptions]]; [[Nearshoring]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**Digital Twins Bring Precision Medicine Closer to the Masses**](https://www.mddionline.com/digital-health/digital-twins-bring-precision-medicine-closer-to-the-masses) | [[Digital Health Solutions]]; [[AI in Radiology]]; [[AI in Pediatric Healthcare]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Tech Advancing Patient Care Fueling Conversation at MEDevice Silicon Valley 2024**](https://www.mddionline.com/manufacturing/tech-advancing-patient-care-fueling-conversation-at-medevice-silicon-valley-2024) | [[Medical Software]]; [[Digital Therapeutics]]; [[Healthcare Interoperability]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **MD&M West Anniversary**: MD&M West celebrated its 40th anniversary with over 1,700 exhibitors and 14,000 attendees, focusing on AI and manufacturing advancements. - **U.S.-China Tensions**: Escalating tensions are prompting medical device leaders to reassess supply chains and compliance strategies, with the introduction of the BIOSECURE Act. - **Wearables Industry Growth**: The wearables sector is expanding due to chronic disease prevalence and demand for self-care, with major players like Apple and Medtronic leading the market. - **Cirtec Investment**: Cirtec is investing in Costa Rica to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in the medical device sector. - **Surgical Robotics Development**: Leaders in surgical robotics are advised to prioritize early integration and risk management in their development processes. - **Medtech Job Market**: The medtech job market is facing congestion due to federal layoffs, raising concerns about future employment opportunities. - **FDA and AI in Medical Devices**: The FDA's decisions regarding AI in medical devices have sparked debates about safety and regulatory implications. - **Digital Health Innovations**: Digital healthcare tools are transforming patient experiences, with a focus on telehealth and remote monitoring. - **Akili Interactive Acquisition**: Akili Interactive is being acquired by Virtual Therapeutics for $34 million, a significant decline from its previous $1 billion valuation, primarily due to struggles with insurance coverage for its ADHD treatment, EndeavorRX. - **Medtech Industry Trends**: The medical technology industry is experiencing steady growth despite macroeconomic pressures, with advancements in AI and increased consumer engagement driving profitability. - **FDA Regulations on LDTs**: The FDA's new regulations on laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) are raising compliance concerns within the lab industry, with the ACLA challenging the new rules. - **Cybersecurity in Medtech**: The FDA now requires medical technology companies to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks during product development, emphasizing the importance of integrating security from the design phase. - **Medtronic Financial Performance**: Medtronic reported a revenue of $8.29 billion for Q3 2025, missing estimates due to declines in its Medical Surgical business, while its diabetes unit showed positive growth. - **Teleflex Corporate Restructuring**: Teleflex Medical plans to split into two publicly traded companies, focusing on different market segments, and is set to acquire Biotronik's Vascular business. - **Philips Device Recall**: Philips is recalling its Tack Endovascular System due to serious health risks, following multiple recalls in recent years. - **DynaPulse Medical Acquisition**: DynaPulse Medical has acquired Veinoplus to enhance its product offerings in circulation improvement and neuromuscular management. - **Collaboration in Personalized Medicine**: Ronawk is partnering with B9Creations to develop automated therapies using 3D bio-printing of Bio-Blocks for personalized medicine. - **Impact of Tariffs on Medtech**: Discussion on potential tariffs by Donald Trump affecting medical device manufacturers, with insights from CEOs of Medtronic and Baxter. - **Funding in Medtech**: Saluda Medical closes a $100 million financing round for its Evoke System, indicating renewed venture capital interest in medtech. - **Acquisition in Radiodiagnostics**: Lantheus Medical plans to acquire Life Molecular for $350 million to strengthen its position in the Alzheimer's radiodiagnostic market. ### Organizations Mentioned - **MD&M West**: A major design and manufacturing event in the medical device sector. - **Informa PLC**: The parent company of MD+DI Online, providing insights and resources for the medical device industry. - **Apple**: A leading company in the wearables market, focusing on health technology. - **Medtronic**: A major player in the medical device industry, recently exiting the diabetes business. - **Cirtec**: A company investing in Costa Rica to expand its medical device manufacturing capabilities. - **FDA**: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, involved in regulating medical devices and AI technologies. - **AdvaMed**: A trade association advocating for the medical technology industry, including tariff exemptions. - **Johnson & Johnson**: Facing legal challenges related to its catheter products. - **Superior Sensor Technology**: A company expanding its dual pressure sensor offerings for sleep apnea therapy. - **Akili Interactive**: A digital therapeutics company known for its ADHD treatment, EndeavorRX. - **Virtual Therapeutics**: A company specializing in virtual reality-based mental health solutions. - **ACLA**: The American Clinical Laboratory Association, which is challenging the FDA's new regulations on laboratory-developed tests. - **Teleflex Medical**: A medical device company planning to split into two entities focusing on different healthcare markets. - **Philips**: A multinational company involved in health technology, facing multiple device recalls. - **DynaPulse Medical**: A company focused on improving circulation and managing neuromuscular challenges through innovative technologies. - **Ronawk**: A company collaborating with B9Creations to develop 3D bio-printed Bio-Blocks for personalized medicine. - **B9Creations**: Partnering with Ronawk to advance automated therapies through 3D bio-printing.