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M&A & Funding

Roche-PathAI Acquisition: AI Digital Pathology and Companion Diagnostics

Analysis of Roche's PathAI acquisition, including AI pathology technology, companion diagnostic strategy, SaMD and IVD regulatory issues, and precision oncology impact.

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IVD & Diagnostics

Sample Pad, Conjugate Pad, and Absorbent Pad Qualification for Lateral Flow IVD Products

Guide to qualifying sample, conjugate, and absorbent pads for lateral flow IVD assays, including material selection, pretreatment chemistry, lot testing, specifications, and QMS controls.

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Supply Chain

Sensor and Transducer Supplier Qualification for Medical Devices

Guide to qualifying sensor and transducer suppliers for medical devices, covering supplier criticality, calibration checks, incoming inspection, lot bridging, quality agreements, and monitoring.

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Quality Systems

Spare Parts Obsolescence Control for Medical Devices: Qualification & Compliance

Guide to medical device spare parts obsolescence, covering last-time buys, alternate part qualification, change control, 510(k) triggers, EU MDR duties, and ISO 13485/QMSR compliance.

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Manufacturing

Sterilization Supplier Strategy for Medical Devices: Capacity and Dual Sourcing

Manage sterilization supplier capacity risk with EtO and cobalt-60 exposure, dual-source qualification, alternative modalities, quality agreements, and ISO 13485/QMSR planning.

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Manufacturing

Tubing and Extrusion Supplier Qualification for Medical Devices: From Audit to Validation

Qualify medical tubing and extrusion suppliers, from selection and audits to IQ/OQ/PQ validation, traceability, cleanroom controls, and ongoing monitoring.

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M&A & Funding

CareDx-Naveris $260M Deal: Liquid Biopsy and Oncology Diagnostics Strategy

Analysis of CareDx's up to $260M Naveris acquisition, NavDx liquid biopsy technology, TTMV DNA biomarker strategy, transplant-to-oncology pivot, and molecular residual disease market impact.

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M&A & Funding

J&J Atraverse Acquisition: Cardiac Ablation Access Technology and EP M&A

Analysis of J&J's April 24, 2026 Atraverse Medical acquisition, covering HOTWIRE transseptal access, RF guidewire technology, Biosense Webster strategy, and the cardiac ablation M&A landscape.

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M&A & Funding

Stryker Acquires Amplitude Vascular Systems: IVL and Peripheral Vascular Strategy

Stryker's May 2026 AVS acquisition adds next-generation IVL for calcified PAD, including the CO2 pressure wave platform, regulatory path, competition, and market impact.

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M&A & Funding

Bayer-Perfuse $2.45B Deal: Ophthalmology Drug-Device Strategy

Analysis of Bayer's up to $2.45B Perfuse Therapeutics acquisition, including the PER-001 intravitreal implant, deal terms, endothelin mechanism, and ophthalmic drug-device convergence.

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Industry News

GE HealthCare Restructuring, Price Hikes, and MedTech Supply Impact

What GE HealthCare's 2026 restructuring, leadership changes, price increases, and $250M inflation hit mean for medtech supply chains and device manufacturers.

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M&A & Funding

Sun Pharma $11.75B Organon Acquisition: Women's Health and Biosimilars

Sun Pharma's $11.75B Organon deal reshapes women's health and biosimilars. Review deal structure, combination-product considerations, portfolio assets, and regulatory impact.

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M&A & Funding

Danaher's $9.9B Masimo Acquisition: Patient Monitoring and Diagnostics Impact

Analysis of Danaher's $9.9B Masimo acquisition, including deal structure, strategic rationale, antitrust considerations, patient monitoring competition, and medtech industry impact.

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Commercialization

GLP-1 Drug Delivery Devices: Combination Product Pathways 2026

Guide to the GLP-1 drug delivery device ecosystem, including auto-injector pens, oral delivery, combination product pathways, FDA, EU MDR, and market outlook.

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Clinical Evidence

GCP for Medical Device Clinical Trials: ISO 14155 and ICH E6(R3) in 2026

Apply Good Clinical Practice to medical device trials under ISO 14155:2026 and ICH E6(R3), with sponsor duties, consent, safety reporting, and audit readiness.

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Regulatory

RAC Certification Guide 2026: RAPS Exam Prep for Regulatory Affairs

Prepare for the 2026 RAPS RAC exam with guidance on RAC-Devices vs RAC-Drugs, eligibility, exam content, testing windows, study resources, and career impact.

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Industry News

Medical Device Trade Shows & Conferences 2026: The Complete Global Calendar

Plan 2026 medical device trade show attendance with dates, locations, and event focus for MEDICA, MD&M West, AdvaMed, RAPS, DeviceTalks, and other global conferences.

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Industry News

Regulatory Affairs Career Guide for Medical Devices: Paths, Salaries, Skills

Career guide for medical device regulatory affairs, covering role progression, salary ranges, RAC certification, core skills, and entry strategies for 2026.

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Standards & Testing

ASTM D4169 Transportation Validation for Medical Device Packaging

Guide to ASTM D4169 packaging validation, including distribution cycles, assurance levels, drop, compression and vibration tests, ISO 11607 links, sample size, and acceptance criteria.

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Quality Systems

Medical Device CMO Selection and Quality Agreement Guide

How to select a medical device CMO, define quality agreements, run supplier audits, manage change control, and align outsourced manufacturing with FDA QMSR and ISO 13485.

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