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3 Tips for Negotiating That “Perfect” Compensation Package (includes resources for you in your research)

As professionals, we should be prepared to negotiate a compensation package that accurately reflects their value. However, many candidates avoid negotiations because they are uncomfortable or unaware of their market value. If you’re a senior level executive (or even a senior...

September 14, 2016

Surgery and Surgical Robotics

ExplORer Surgical Nabs $1M for Real-Time Mobile Surgical Playbook

ExplORer Surgical, a Chicago-based startup has raised $1 million in seed funding for its real-time mobile-based surgical playbook that promotes optimal teamwork in the operating room. Investors in the seed round include CJM Ventures, M25 Group, SymphonyAlpha Ventures, The University...

September 14, 2016

Orthopedics and Spine

VTI Announces Partnership With BioMed. Tech. Intl. S.A. (BioMedical)™ 

VTI, Vertebral Technologies, Inc., announced a strategic partnership with BioMed. Tech. Intl. S.A. (BioMedical), the Mexico-based medical products distributor whose aim is to represent technology that helps people reclaim their lives. BioMed Tech. Intl. will offer distribution of VTI’s patented...

September 13, 2016

Biologics, Wound Care, Infection Prevention

FDA Issues Final Rule on Antibacterial Soaps

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final rule establishing that over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products containing certain active ingredients can no longer be marketed. Companies will no longer be able to market antibacterial washes with these...

September 12, 2016

Diagnostics & Healthcare News

The Abundance of Broken Donated Medical Equipment In Low-Income Countries 

“Oh, we have a hematology analyzer but it stopped working,” the lab technician said as he pointed to a covered tabletop medical equipment in the corner used to measure blood count levels — an important but simple tool for a...

September 9, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Life-Saving Medical Device, Breaks and Causes Heart Damage to Patient

SANTA ANA — A patient has filed suit against the manufacturer of a heart implantation device, alleging it was defective and damaged her heart, her kidney and caused other medical issues. Joan Wiseman filed a complaint on Aug. 22 in...

September 7, 2016

Diagnostics & Healthcare News

Pediatricians Give Thumbs-Down to FluMist Flu Vaccine

Pediatricians gave a final thumbs-down Tuesday to the only needle-free flu vaccine on the market, saying they do not recommend the FluMist vaccine for kids this year. It’s a symbolic rejection: Vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and...

September 7, 2016

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Medtech Salaries on the Rise and Demand for High Quality Employees is Greater Than Ever

What can Medtech employees do the ensure they continue to grow in this strong but evolving marketplace? An informative article from Marie Thibault and MDDI.   According to Paula Rutledge, President of Legacy MedSearch, 2016 has been the strongest year...

September 2, 2016

Surgery and Surgical Robotics

World’s First Drug-Free Miniature Wireless Pain Relief Neurostimulator 

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stimwave LLC, a medical device manufacturer and independent research institute headquartered in South Florida, has achieved long-term success for hundreds of pain patients during the early adaptor rollout of the world’s first miniature wireless pain relief system. Embraced by...

September 2, 2016