Medical Devices

Sector journalism and trade press.

• MD+DI — Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry
  Trade publication for med-tech.
• Medical Design & Outsourcing
  Engineering and OEM-supplier focus.
• MassDevice
  Med-tech industry news.
• DOTmed
  Imaging and capital equipment focus.
• FierceBiotech / FiercePharma
  Adjacent biotech/pharma; med-tech overlap.
• Medical Device Network
  Global med-tech industry coverage.

Membership bodies, advocacy, standards.

• AdvaMed
  US med-tech industry trade group.
• MDMA — Medical Device Manufacturers Association
  Smaller/innovator med-tech firms.
• MedTech Europe
  European med-tech trade association.
• Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC)
  Diagnostics-focused advocacy.
• RAPS — Regulatory Affairs Professionals
  Regulatory affairs profession.
• HIMSS — Digital Health overlap
  Connected devices and digital health.

Where deals get done and announcements happen.

• RSNA Annual Meeting
  Largest radiology/imaging device exhibition.
• HIMSS
  Digital health and connected devices.
• MedTech Conference (AdvaMed)
  Largest US med-tech industry event.
• AACC Annual Scientific Meeting
  IVD and clinical lab event.
• AAOS Annual Meeting
  Orthopedic devices showcase.
• HRS — Heart Rhythm Society Annual
  Cardiac rhythm devices.

Sector-specialist analysts and data providers.

• Evaluate MedTech (Citeline) $
  Med-tech market data.
• BTIG / Wells Fargo / JPM Med-Tech Equity Research $
  Sell-side coverage of public med-tech.
• Decision Resources Group $
  Specialty market analysis.
• Frost & Sullivan MedTech $
  Med-tech market research.
• BCC Research $
  Specialty medical market reports.
• Marketresearch.com Medical Devices $
  Aggregator of med-device reports.

Agencies that govern the sector.

• FDA CDRH — Center for Devices & Radiological Health
  US medical device regulator.
• EU MDR / IVDR (EMA / Notified Bodies)
  EU device regulation.
• CMS — Coverage & Reimbursement
  NCDs/LCDs determine coverage of devices.
• PMDA — Japan
  Japanese device regulator.
• NMPA — China NMPA (formerly CFDA)
  China's device regulator.
• ISO / IEC Standards
  ISO 13485 quality systems; IEC 60601 electrical safety.

Bellwethers and notable executives.

• Medtronic
  Geoffrey Martha, CEO. World's largest med-device company.
• Johnson & Johnson MedTech
  Tim Schmid, EVP. Surgery, ortho, vision.
• Stryker
  Kevin Lobo, Chairman/CEO. Orthopedics, surgical instruments.
• Abbott Laboratories
  Robert Ford, CEO. Diagnostics, devices, nutritionals.
• Boston Scientific
  Mike Mahoney, Chairman/CEO. Cardiology, urology, GI.
• Becton Dickinson (BD)
  Tom Polen, CEO. Med tech and diagnostics.
• Siemens Healthineers
  Bernd Montag, CEO. Imaging, diagnostics, therapy.
• GE HealthCare
  Peter Arduini, CEO. Imaging, ultrasound, monitoring.
• Philips
  Roy Jakobs, CEO. Diagnostic imaging, sleep & respiratory.
• Edwards Lifesciences
  Bernard Zovighian, CEO. Heart valve technologies.
• Intuitive Surgical
  Gary Guthart, CEO. da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Dexcom
  Kevin Sayer, CEO. Continuous glucose monitoring.
• ResMed
  Mick Farrell, CEO. Sleep apnea, respiratory care.