An incredible era has begun as neurosurgical devices, robotics and connectivity come together to expand access to life-saving stroke care. The FDA approved the first clot-busting stroke drug in 1996 and only recently approved the second. In those three decades, medtech developers have created first-of-their-kind thrombectomy devices for faster and safer clot removal. But…
R&D alert: Research and development spending stalls in the 2025 Medtech Big 100 ranking
Medtech Big 100 revenue hit a new record high, but collective R&D spending by the world’s largest medical device companies is leveling off. By Managing Editor Jim Hammerand and Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh Aggregate research and development spending growth across the world’s largest medical device companies is grinding to a halt after double-digit growth in…