A randomized trial demonstrated the superiority of Medtronic’s DTM spinal cord stimulation waveform over conventional spinal cord stimulation for treating back pain.

Two Edwards quality experts explain to Medtech Insight how the firm is benefiting by using a new CAPA framework that shifts corrective and preventive action from a one-size-fits-all method to a more nuanced approach that separates higher-risk events from others that don’t need to be elevated to the level of a traditional CAPA.

Results from two trials confirm patients at high risk of bleeding treated with Abbott’s Xience stent can be safely treated with short regimens of dual antiplatelet therapy.

US FDA must rethink guidance on maintaining placebo-control in COVID-19 trials after any vaccine gets an EUA, companies say, arguing current proposal may not be ethical or feasible. Disease organizations who agree with the hurdles to preserving placebo-control maintain this is a reason why any EUA must meet a very high standard.