#medical-devices

A new CMS proposal would repeal a pathway that lets breakthrough medical devices receive supplementary payments, potentially tightening reimbursement for a closely watched class of products.

A late-breaking presentation at EHRA 2026 says left bundle branch area pacing is an effective and practical option for cardiac resynchronization, with the potential to reduce repeat surgeries and shorten implant times.

Researchers say work on sensor-equipped knee replacements is advancing toward a future in which patients could check implant stress with a phone-based app.

Engineers have developed surgical sutures embedded with a controlled-release drug delivery system that can administer anti-inflammatory medication directly at wound sites for weeks after surgery, potentially replacing systemic oral medication regimens.

The US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to relax emissions limits for ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilize medical devices that is also classified as a human carcinogen, prompting serious concern from health advocates.

Engineers are developing a new generation of electronic capsules that can navigate the gastrointestinal tract, release drugs at precise locations, and even collect tissue samples for diagnosis. The technology promises to replace invasive procedures with a pill you simply swallow.