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EU drugs agency recommends suspension of Medtronic implant
Europe’s medicines regulator has recommended the suspension of Medtronic Plc’s InductOs, an implant to help bone development, pending the resolution of issues at a U.S. plant where a sponge used in the implant is made. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said it began a review of InductOs after an inspection in April by Dutch and…
Read MoreMeat Is Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, W.H.O. Report Finds
An international panel of experts convened by the World Health Organization concluded Monday that eating processed meat like hot dogs, ham and bacon raises the risk of colon cancer and that consuming other red meats “probably” raises the risk as well. But the increase in risk is so slight that experts said most people should…
Read MoreIntuitive Surgical and Trumpf Medical Team Up to Address Hospitals’ Need for Operating Room Integration
Intuitive Surgical and Trumpf Medical are now offering Integrated Table Motion for the da Vinci® Xi® Surgical System in Europe. This first-of-its-kind product includes the latest Intuitive Surgical robotic-assisted surgical system and Trumpf Medical’s advanced operating table, the TruSystem® 7000dV. The surgical system and table have been seamlessly integrated to allow surgeons and anesthesiologists –…
Read MoreStroke in marijuana users linked to arterial stenosis
The new study, the first to investigate differences in stroke between marijuana users and non-users, found that ischemic strokes in young adults who use marijuana are more likely to result from stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the skull, than strokes in non-users. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the US.…
Read MoreConfessions of a Medical Device Recruiter: The Reality of Executive Search
At A Glance: Being an Executive Search recruiter for Medical Device for 30 years has been rewarding and, today- as busy as ever; now working 70-80 hours a week in the office, it is still nearly impossible to open and communicate with every candidate who sends a resume. But there are a number of actions you as a…
Read MoreWho is the Medical Device Guru?
At A Glance: The Medical Device Guru is a forum dedicated to Medical Device news, career tips, and discussions. While the forum served us well for the last couple years, we decided the Guru needed a makeover! Some new features to look for: All your Medical Device news in one place via RSS feeds from sources such as…
Read MoreMedical Device Sales V Pharmaceutical Sales: The Differences Distinguished
At A Glance: Superficially, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device sales job like-alike. Both target almost the same customers, and thereby both execute nearly the same sales processes. But, there are major differences between them that we’ve observed, including: Service Scope, Sales Cycle Period, and Amount of Remuneration. For Pharm Reps the Service Scope is much more limited and heavily reliant…
Read MoreLegacy Legislative Report: The Medical Device Fee is a Bad Plan for Job Growth
At A Glance: The Senate Finance Committee’s healthcare reform bill is a topic of much concern for Medical Device professionals because its enactment could cut jobs in our industry. The Senate’s plan puts additional financial pressure on MD companies by way of an annual aggregate fee on the MD industry. But many experts believe this financial burden could…
Read MoreHow to Start Your Successful Job Search in the Medical Device Industry
At A Glance: As a new grad it can be difficult to break in to the Medical Device business without connections, but (as always!) we can help! Read our expert tips and guidelines on how to start your successful job search in the industry sans a network. First, compile a list of MD companies, then try to call…
Read More5 Steps You Can Take Today to Manage Your Medical Device Career
At A Glance: We love to share first-hand expert advice, and now we are offering our LMS Bloggers direct access to helpful resources that will provide useful online user portals and comprehensive candidate guides written by the experts for you! What’s more, we have 5 steps you can take today to manage your MD career… with links to…
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