BioCorp and Roche Diabetes Care France announced the launch of the Mallya smart insulin pen device in France. Developed by BioCorp, Mallya is an intelligent sensor for insulin injection pens that has CE mark approval in Europe. The platform is compatible with any disposable insulin pen. It enables reliable monitoring for doses selected for injection and it offers […]
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How 5G could affect medtech
The latest standard of broadband technology continues to make waves in 2021. But what about medtech? Cellphone using 5G (Imagy by Frederik Lipfert on Unsplash) Wireless tech companies such as Qualcomm are predicting download speeds as high as 10 gigabits per second as next-generation 5G cellular networks roll out worldwide. The open question in medtech is […]
Research indicates notable future growth in transdermal patch market
Research published today has highlighted potential growth down the line in the transdermal drug delivery patch space. Kuick Research published an analysis claiming that the U.S. transdermal patch drug market is revolving on account of two powerful “mega-trends.” Those trends — acceleration in the U.S. pharmaceutical market growth and the restructuring of the healthcare sector […]
Injectable medicine technology developer ApiJect Systems appoints new COO
ApiJect Systems announced that Raymond J. Guidotti joined the company as its new chief operating officer. Stamford, Conn.-based ApiJect, which develops technologies for vaccines and injectable medicines to be filled, finished and delivered, made the personnel move effective on March 1, 2021, according to a news release. Guidotti is a veteran of more than 30 […]
Jabil, E3D team up on auto-injector development
Jabil (NYSE:JBL) division Jabil Healthcare announced a collaboration agreement with E3D, giving it access to E3D’s auto-injector. The agreement with the global drug delivery device company, which is a member of the Elcam Medical Group, gives Jabil exclusive rights to develop a high-volume reusable autoinjector and connected variants, according to a news release. St. Petersburg, […]
Wearable infusion device maker Bexson Biomedical appoints SVP of drug delivery
Bexson Biomedical announced today that it appointed Sheldon Moberg as its new senior vice president of drug delivery. Santa Barbara, Calif.–based Bexson said in a news release that Moberg will lead the development of its drug delivery technologies, starting with a wearable infusion device for its BB106 therapy developed in partnership with Stevanato Group. The […]
Tandem Diabetes Care appoints Dr. Jordan Pinsker as its medical director
Tandem Diabetes Care (NSDQ:TNDM) announced today that it appointed Dr. Jordan Pinsker as its VP & medical director. The San Diego-based insulin delivery technology developer’s appointment of Pinsker will be made effective on April 26, 2021, according to a news release. Pinsker joins Tandem from Sansum Diabetes Research Institute in Santa Barbara, Calif., where he served […]
8 drug delivery innovations you need to know
The drug delivery space has seen plenty of innovation over the years and there are no signs of that slowing down any time soon. Improvements upon established technologies like insulin delivery devices and inhalers have been presented by some, while others have unlocked new ways of delivering drugs through a variety of means. Among the […]
Global wearable patch market growing at 10.6% rate
Researchers say that the global wearable patch market size is expected to reach $12.6 billion by 2026, marking a massive rise over five years. According to the research, put together by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the rise is expected to represent a compound annual growth rate of 10.6% during the forecast period. Wearables covered by the research, including […]
BD wins Frost & Sullivan innovation award for Intevia autoinjector
Frost & Sullivan announced today that it recognizes Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) with a 2020 Global Technology Innovation Award. BD received the award for its Intevia autoinjector, which, as part of the company’s differentiated self-injection systems portfolio, facilitates high-viscosity biologics delivery for treating chronic diseases, according to a news release. Intevia, a two-step, push-on-skin, handheld autoinjector delivers […]
