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GS1 US has published an implementation guidance, titled “Point-of-Care Scanning for Surgical Implants,” to help healthcare providers electronically capture unique device identifier data for surgical implants at the point-of-care (POC).

Healthmark Industries is proud to announce Seth Hendee as an Clinical Education Coordinator for Healthmark Industries where he provides clinical expertise on medical device processing, SPD education and standards interpretation.

Twenty-five percent of nurses have reported being assaulted by patients or patients’ family members, according to a three-year study in the American Journal of Nursing.

Polygon Company, a producer of composite tubing, bearings, and cylinders, announces high-performance PolyMed Composite Tubing for surgical applications.

MediPines Corporation announced that it has received FDA 510(k) market clearance on its new non-invasive medical device, the MediPines Gas Exchange Monitor. The MediPines Gas Exchange Monitor provides clinicians with real-time pulmonary parameters and insights to...

Medtronic plc announced the first U.S. patients treated with the Mazor X Stealth Edition for spine surgery following its recent commercial launch.