A Unique Device Identifier (UDI) is an individualized alphanumeric signature associated with a single medical device. Since 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated the placement of ...

They’ve got some nerve! Vagus nerve stimulators are making waves as a potential way to relax, sleep better and improve gut health. But an expert on the vagus nerve warns that noninvasive VNS devices ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues recalls for thousands of medical devices yearly due to safety issues. In January 2024, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) formally accepted a ...

A popular medical monitor is the latest device produced in China to receive scrutiny for its potential cyber risks. However, it is not the only health device we should be concerned about. Experts say ...

Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the ...

(TNS) — Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. Wearable technology — smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers and the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland-area hospitals, and the rest of Ohio, have frequently been at the forefront of breakthroughs involving medical devices in recent years. Ohio medical institutions have been ...

Fueled by convenience, fashion, size and technical innovation, medical devices have evolved from clinical settings to daily consumer use. Today’s highly personalized devices are being embedded into ...

In the medical device industry, there are many ways of measuring success. To be sure, most company leaders take greatest pride in the number of patients whose health has been improved through the use ...