From Report #S245, “Wound Management, 2007-2016: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World,” published by MedMarket Diligence, LLC (November 2007).
Wound types fall into four general categories — surgical, traumatic, burns, and chronic — yet there is a wide variety of specific types, with different prevalence and [...]
The formation of medical technology companies has proceeded at a steady pace over the past few years. These largely device-intensive companies are pursuing a range of clinical applications that is progressively more diverse, encompassing materials science, application of various hybrid technologies and, ultimately, often dissolving boundaries between devices, diagnostics, biotech, pharma and other traditional product [...]
New medical technologies represented in specific companies recently added (September 2008) to the Medtech Startups Database:
Recombinant proteins and cells for intervertebral disc cell regeneration
Non-hydrogel polymer used to stimulate tissue growth in dental/orthopedic applications
Biomaterials and biologics for repair of bone and cartilage
Portable endoscopic imaging
Device treatments for restless leg syndrome (RLS)
Disposable steerable surgical instrumentation for arthroscopy
Technologies to [...]
Another sampling of new technologies in various stages of development at recently founded medical technology startups:
Surgical drain and other technologies
Novel wound healing and drug delivery based on unique hydrogel
Nitric oxide coatings for blood-contacting medical devices
Bioresorbable implants for a range of surgical applications
Device to block transmission of pathogens via intravenous catheters
Self-expanding stent for femoral and popliteal [...]
