Tag: medical devices

Scientists Develop Gelatinous Robots to Crawl Through Human Body to Deliver Medical Payloads or Diagnose Illnesses

Scientists have developed miniature gelatinous robots that can crawl through the human body to deliver medicine or diagnose illnesses. The “gelbot” is powered by little more than temperature changes, and its innovative design, which resembles an inchworm, is one of the most promising concepts in the field of soft robotics, according to Jill Rosen of John Hopkins University….


Medical Device Makers Ending Production of Life-Saving Devices Due to New EU Law

A recently passed law by the European Commission (EC), meant to improve safety standards for medical devices in Europe, has led manufacturers to pull life-saving products from the shelves for failing to meet the new criteria. This has led to a massive bottleneck, as thousands of medical devices seek re-approval before the 2024 deadline, according…