Smartphone diagnostic specialist, Novarum DX, has been accredited with ISO 13485:2016 certification for Medical Device Quality Management Systems (QMS). Novarum DX transitioned from ISO 13485:2003, the internationally recognised Medical Device Quality Management System standard, to the new ISO 13485:2016 standard with zero non-conformances, ahead of the transition deadline in March 2019. To achieve certification, Novarum … Continue reading New ISO standard secured for Novarum medical device

Open Bionics has launched the world’s first medically certified 3D printed artificial arms for amputees. After working with NHS England on the first trial of a wearable 3D printed medical device for children and young people, Open Bionics are ready to launch the device commercially in the UK. The Hero Arm, an advanced bionic arm, … Continue reading Launch of first medically approved 3D printed bionic arms

Cardiff based marine biotechnology company Jellagen has received £3.8m in funding to accelerate sales of its next generation jellyfish based medicine. Jellagen is the first commercial manufacturer of jellyfish collagen, which is a a substance that can be used for wound care and regenerative medicine. MediWales reports the company, founded in 2013, has closed a … Continue reading Jellagen secures £3.8m in funding

Flexicare has achieved turnover of over £40m on the back of strong US growth. The company, which manufactures respiratory and continence products, is based in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Insider Media reports, for the year to November 30th 2017, turnover at Flexicare (Group) Ltd was £43.2m, up from £29.1m in the previous year. Operating … Continue reading Flexicare plans more acquisitions as turnover grows

The inventor of a prosthetic arm for children has said he will leave Wales if he cannot get the financial support he needs to build his business. Ben Ryan created the 3D printed arm after his ten day old son Sol’s arm was amputated because of a blood clot. He set up Ambionics and recently … Continue reading Ambionics may leave Wales due to lack of funding

The London North West Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) has chosen ScanTrainer for its new Ultrasound Training Academy at Central Middlesex Hospital. The new education centre has been designed to ease growing ultrasound training pressures and clinical demands across the trust and beyond. Faced with a looming 24/7 NHS, the imminent rise in demand for diagnostic … Continue reading New ultrasound training academy opens with ScanTrainer

TrakCel has announced it will be the organisation responsible for tracking and documentation of cell and gene therapy products for the Northern Alliance Advanced Therapies Treatment Centre. The Northern Alliance is a partnership of advanced therapies companies, NHS organisations and academic groups in the north of England and Scotland. The partnership of twenty organisations will … Continue reading TrakCel to supply Northern Alliance

The Industrial Agency team of Knight Frank has brokered the sale of three properties for BBI Group. Insider Media reports it sold Units 6 and 15 at Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate in Blaenavon to GOS Tool & Engineering Services Ltd for £600,000 and an office and laboratory at Golden Gate, Llanishen, for £730,000. BBI Group, … Continue reading BBI Group moves to new £14m headquarters

OnICS Limited has successfully launched the latest version of its medical notes product in the US. OnICS, a tenant at Cardiff Medicentre, developed its original iNOTZ system for use by medical professionals working in the field of radiation and medical oncology. MediWales reports the product, which has enjoyed significant success in the US, uses Digital … Continue reading OnICS launches latest version of iNOTZ

Q5 Healthcare, a company which specialises in infectious disease diagnosis, is to prepare for a commercial launch after moving into new premises in Cardiff. Insider Media reports Q5’s first product could be launched within twelve months. The company was set up in 2013 by Dr Raj Rao. Raj Rao, along with Q5’s head of clinical … Continue reading Q5 Healthcare prepares for commercialisation