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A predicted 56,000 people will be employed in the fast-growing Medtech sector in Ireland, by 2028 - many of them in Regulatory Affairs, which will need to adapt for new areas such as smart devices and the AI Act, and market disruption from evolving MDR and IVDR directives and regulations. This Irish Medtech Springboard course accredited through Atlantic Technological University Galway and starting in January 2025, was developed to meet the urgent need for Regulatory Affairs professionals in the sector 🏭 ✅ 60 credit NFQ Level 8 award ✅ Unemployed, or those returning to work may be eligible to have fees covered in full (Free) ✅ Employed people or recent graduates receive a subsidy and pay just 10% of the course fees (€690) ✅ Places on Springboard+ and HCI courses are limited! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/efGphk8j Irish Medtech Jennifer Lynch #Funding #Training #HigherEducation #JobSeekers #Grants #CPD #Medtech #Upskilling

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Can we bring more strategic thinking to Ireland, thinking big picture and speaking more effectively to attract investment. Irish people are very good at sales pitches says Frances Mitchell Valantič, Teleflex. #MedtechRising

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Today, we are launching our latest whitepaper ‘Where next for MedTech – Key considerations for the factory of the future’. The report outlines how Ireland has built its reputation as an exemplar for #MedTech advancement, offering an ecosystem that encompasses innovation, focuses on talent, and is committed to supporting client sustainability and digital transformation. One example of this is Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI), a newly launched national centre of excellence established by the Irish Government to assist Irish-based manufacturers in rapidly adopting digital technologies to transform their value chains.  “The global MedTech sector is absolutely committed to saving lives and enhancing patient’s quality of life. This demands a continuous focus on innovation, requiring companies not only keep pace with evolving patient needs but also new technologies. World leading companies need to be flexible and agile to adapt quickly to emerging global trends and challenges in order to remain competitive” - Rachel Shelly, Global Head of Life Sciences at IDA Ireland.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ejyQsSQU _ Thank you to everyone who contributed, including DePuy Synthes's Shane Maher and Colm Hynes, Bausch + Lomb's Mark Hennessy, Baxter International Inc.'s Seamus Maughan, DMI's Claude Costelloe, Domhnall Carroll and Michael Kiely, Baxter International Inc.'s James Jordan, Cook Medical's Emmett Devereux, Janssen's Gary Hartnett, Boston Scientific's 'Michael Murphy, and CERENOVUS's Michael Gilvarry. #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #MedTech #FactoryoftheFuture

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Ireland has been recognised globally as a #MedTech centre of excellence due to its strategic location, offering the essential stability, talent and ecosystem required to propel companies to the next level. Read the latest whitepaper launched by IDA Ireland which outlines how Ireland has built its reputation as an exemplar for #MedTech advancement. Fáilte Ireland Digital Manufacturing Ireland Rachel Shelly

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⚕️ Medical Device manufacturers work in a high-stakes Industry since end-users rely on safe and effective devices. Across the Industry, #Quality concerns. Trulife, a Medical Device Manufacturer from Ireland, needed to face some major #challenges and trusted us to ensure the highest Quality possible for products that are so personal and essential to their customers. They relied on our Quality Management Solution and they achieved the following improvements: 🚀 Product Reject Rate dropped from 17% to 10% 🚀 Approximately 4,500 units saved 🚀 Site paper bill reduced by 50% Would you like to explore further? Read the Customer Story 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02L3HHL0 #DigitalTransformation #SmartManufacturing #Innovation #Future #DiscreteIndustry #Medical #Manufacturing #QualityInspection #VisualInspection #ATSGlobal

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🔍 Delve into the future of MedTech with this compelling report from IDA Ireland! Discover how the industry is evolving and the pivotal role of digital transformation, innovation, and fostering a strong ecosystem for continued success. What strategies do you believe are crucial for MedTech companies to excel in the years ahead? #MedTech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #DigitalHealth https://lnkd.in/ejyQsSQU

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Ireland offers, attracts and develops an extraordinary pool of #talent needed to drive the future of MedTech. Over 300 MedTech companies operate in the country, employing more than 40,000 professionals. This makes Ireland the largest employer of #MedTech professionals in Europe per capita. Meet the IDA Ireland team at booth 612 at The MedTech Conference today to learn more about why Ireland is an ideal hub for MedTech companies. #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #MTC24

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One of our plants in Cork is 3D printing which is technology that reduces the environmental impact and waste Tara Carr, Stryker, shares at #MedtechRising

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HCI is proud to share our quality, safety and accreditation journey with Medical Optics Ireland, a leading practice of ophthalmologists. In partnership with HCI, Medical Optics has successfully achieved JCI Accreditation twice, a testament to their dedication to patient safety and clinical excellence. This ongoing partnership highlights the power of expert support in transforming patient safety and operational excellence. With HCI’s tailored support, Medical Optics has seamlessly embedded the JCI standards into everyday practices, ensuring not just compliance, but sustainable and impactful quality enhancements. Read the full case study to discover how achieving JCI Accreditation is enabling Medical Optics to fulfill its goals of delivering the highest standards of care to patients: https://lnkd.in/ebvBvbAx #JCIAccreditation #PatientSafety #HealthcareExcellence 

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Ireland tops the list of European countries for its positive trade balance in medical devices. According to the latest report from MedTech Europe, Ireland exported €16.5 billion worth of medical devices in 2023, coming in third behind the Netherlands (€37.2 billion) and Germany (€30 billion) for the value of medtech exports. #ehealth #healthit #digitalhealth #PulseIT

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Irish Medtech Skillnet announces new dates for our funded Process Validation & Equipment Qualification Training in June 2024. This is a fully ONLINE programme, delivered over 4 days and you can save over €300 with our funding. Click to register or learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZxGQmHP #Upskilling #MedtechSkillnet #TalentToThrive #Validation #QualityTraining #ProcessValidation

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🇮🇪🩻 FIRE1 , the Dublin-based connected medical device company, has secured $120 million in its latest financing round to advance innovative heart failure treatment solutions. This investment will primarily fund FIRE1’s pivotal clinical trial of its Norm™ system, designed to transform heart failure management for an estimated 64 million people worldwide. 📈 Polaris Partners and Elevage Medical Technologies led the round, with new investors Sands Capital and Longitude Capital joining existing backers Medtronic, NEA, and Novo Holdings. 🤖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6Yn2r_t Conor Hanley #tech #funding #news #VC #startup #investment #technology #innovation

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Last Friday, we attended Medtech Rising 2024 for the second year in a row. Medtech Rising is the leading conference and awards ceremony for the Irish MedTech industry. The daytime event brought together 34+ speakers across 9 inspiring sessions, covering the hottest topics from across the #Medtech industry. Below are some of our key takeaways from the event: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 This panel discussion highlighted the need for simpler and streamlined EU regulatory frameworks. These reforms aim to lower costs, boost global competitiveness, and ensure patient access to cutting-edge devices. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 As expected, #sustainability took centre stage, with discussions around eco-conscious practices in product design, manufacturing, and supply chains. The challenge? Balancing environmental responsibility with regulatory and cost considerations. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 Innovations in (Internet of Things)#IoT-driven healthcare, including real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and data analytics, are set to redefine patient care. These technologies promise improved outcomes and a revolution in healthcare delivery. 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 #Digitisation was highlighted as vital to keeping Ireland competitive on the global MedTech stage. A strong focus was placed on adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, such as #robotics, #AI, and #automation, to enhance manufacturing efficiency. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 Ireland remains a hub for medical device R&D, thanks to its vibrant ecosystem of startups, universities, and established companies. Collaborative efforts are fuelling the creation of next-generation technologies. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Addressing skill gaps is essential to future-proofing the industry. Strong focus was placed on training and educational partnerships to ensure Ireland’s workforce can meet the demands of a digital and innovative Medtech landscape. The evening awards program was a great celebration of industry leaders. Although we didn’t take home the award this year, it was an incredible honour to be recognised alongside such outstanding companies. Congratulations to Freudenberg Medical for their well-deserved win in the Partner/Supplier of the Year Category! We’re grateful to Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, and Irish Medtech for hosting such an impactful event. Excited to see what 2025 holds for the MedTech community! #MedtechRising2024 #MedTechInnovation #Awards #Networking

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Belfast company B-Secur, a leader in advanced biosensing technology, has announced the FDA clearance and launch of HeartKey® Rhythm, a suite of electrocardiogram (ECG) algorithms and analytics designed to enhance clinical confidence, streamline industry efficiency, and improve outcomes for cardiac patients.  Powered by B-Secur’s innovative signal processing engine, HeartKey Rhythm enhances signal clarity by reducing noise, delivering high-quality ECG data. Specifically targeted at the ambulatory ECG (AECG) market, HeartKey Rhythm’s rhythm detection algorithms and signal quality indicators allow clinicians to prioritize their interpretation of data and enable more confident detection of actionable cardiac conditions.   “Achieving FDA clearance for our latest product, HeartKey Rhythm, is a monumental step toward helping providers deliver more timely, efficient and preventative care,” said Alan Foreman, CEO and Co-founder of B-Secur. “This marks our second FDA clearance in just four years, highlighting our relentless drive for innovation and commitment to rapidly bringing impactful solutions to the market.  “One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the U.S., and by 2050, the total cost of CVD is expected to triple, reaching $1.851 trillion*. These figures are frankly alarming and underscore the urgent need for technological solutions that drive efficiencies and enable proactive monitoring.”  Alongside the two concurrent challenges of rising costs and an increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease, the healthcare sector also faces another threat – a growing shortage of cardiologists and electrophysiologists. While ECG readings are foundational to cardiac diagnosis and care, they have traditionally been compromised by noise contamination, which limits their usability. Nearly 42% of healthcare professionals say that remote ECGs often require additional testing to confirm results, and 53% find these readings difficult to interpret.  “There is an ever-increasing reliance on ECG data collected outside of a controlled clinical environment,” said Adrian Condon, B-Secur’s CTO and Co-founder. In addition to ambulatory ECG devices (AECG), the rise of consumer wellness wearables, such as smartwatches and rings equipped with ECG capabilities, is generating an influx of data that device manufacturers can use to empower healthcare providers. However, the ability to keep pace with this volume depends on the accuracy and efficiency of ECG interpretation. While HeartKey Rhythm is focused on AECG, B-Secur also offers on-chip solutions designed for consumer wearable devices. B-Secur is backed by Orlando Health, a U.S. hospital and healthcare organization recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024.    Department for the Economy NI Department of Health NI Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Mike Nesbitt

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☑️ iRhythm Technologies, Inc. highlights the clinical and economic benefits of its Zio long-term continuous monitoring (LTCM) system for cardiac care. ☑️ Abbott opens a new manufacturing plant in Ireland for its FreeStyle Libre system, marking a significant expansion in diabetes care technology. ☑️ Zimmer Biomet earns CE mark approval for its Persona Revision Knee system in Europe, expanding its orthopedic solutions portfolio. ☑️ Roche secures a CE mark for its ovarian cancer detection test, building on earlier pre-authorizations in Austria and Germany. ☑️ Abbott reports that its Amplatzer Amulet achieved superior LAA closure rates of 89.2% in an atrial fibrillation trial. #InsightswithSmarteeva #Medtech #complaintmanagement #Pharma #Smarteeva #biotech #medtechtrends #medtechindustry #medicaltechnology #technology #health #medicaldevicediagnostics #ai #mdr #recalls #complaints #mir #fda #cvr

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