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January 13, 2026
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Feeding Tubes are Getting Softer, Smarter, and Safer

 
Feeding Tubes are Getting Softer, Smarter, and Safer

This article looks at the material shift that is already underway, explains the drivers behind it, compares the leading polymers, and maps current innovation.
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Boston Scientific to Buy Urinary Incontinence Treatment Maker Valencia Technologies

Valencia’s eCoin system is an implantable tibial nerve stimulation device to treat urinary urge incontinence (UUI).

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Getting Due Diligence Right Prior to Selling Your Company—An MPO Videobites

Estelle Black of MedWorld Advisors shares her expertise and best practices to make selling a firm as smooth an experience as possible.

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OEM News

Edwards Nixes JenaValve Deal as FTC Wins Court Ruling

The FTC believes the transaction would limit access to lifesaving devices to treat a potentially fatal heart condition.

OEM News

Medtronic Wins FDA Nod for Smart MDI System with Abbott’s Instinct Sensor

The MiniMed Go Smart Multiple Daily Injection (MDI) system integrates the InPen smart insulin pen with Abbott’s Instinct sensor.

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Global Medical Components Supplier for OEMs & Pharma

Qosina supplies thousands of in-stock medical components for OEM and pharma companies, offering free samples, low minimums, and Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery.

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Henry Schein Names Thermo Fisher Exec Frederick Lowery as CEO

Before joining Thermo Fisher, Lowery worked in leadership roles at Maytag Corporation and General Motors.

OEM News

Precision Neuroscience, Medtronic Team Up on BCI Tech

The companies will co-develop a technology that merges Precision’s Layer 7 cortical interface with the Medtronic StealthStation surgical navigation system.

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Arthur G. Russell Co., Inc.

AGR provides adaptable solutions for the medical device and diagnostics industry, from scalable small projects to high-volume runs up to 1,800 parts per minute.

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Abbott-AtaCor Alliance Pushes Extravascular ICD Tech Forward

AtaCor's investigational parasternal EV-ICD lead will be merged with Abbott’s investigational ICD system.

Talent Matters

Effect of a Softening Labor Market on the Scarcity of In-Demand Medtech Skills

Despite softening in the global labor market, medtech companies shouldn’t assume talent scarcity has evaporated.

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