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Doug Devens

20 years of diverse medical device experience, including leading companies 3M, Coloplast and Boston Scientific, along with emerging companies. Leadership experience in product development, including championing the process for voice of customer and concept feedback sessions with key thought leaders.

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Q421 Market Recap: US Surgical Matrices

By Doug Devens on 3/3/22 12:55 PM

Procedures using surgical matrices continued their recovery and companies have resumed investing, with revenues surpassing their Q419 levels. 

As the pandemic wanes and procedures are again being scheduled, the US Surgical Matrices market grew strongly in Q421, gaining +12.7% YoY according to the SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard. AbbVie continued to lead the Surgical Matrices market, with Becton Dickinson also growing well ...

Among the many topics covered in detail in our comprehensive Q421 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap* are:

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Current and Emerging Trends in Hernia Outcomes Research

By Doug Devens on 2/11/22 9:30 AM

SmartTRAK highlights current and emerging trends in hernia outcomes research presented at the European Hernia Society – Americas Hernia Society Joint Congress held in Copenhagen.

by Doug Devens - Sr Analyst, Biosurgery, IT Product Director

Changes in hernia regulations and evolving views on how to study the performance of hernia matrices have fueled a growing interest among hernia researchers in using different methods and data sources to measure outcomes associated with these devices. In this article, SmartTRAK highlights current and emerging trends in hernia outcomes research presented at the European Hernia Society – Americas Hernia Society Joint Congress (Hernia2021), in Copenhagen, including the increasing use of registries and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to the gold standard randomized controlled trial (RCT). ­

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Duramesh: MSI’s Novel Suturable Mesh: An Interview w/ Gregory Dumanian, MD

By Doug Devens on 1/11/22 8:00 AM

In an interview with SmartTRAK, Mesh Suture, Inc. (MSI) Founder Gregory Dumanian MD, discusses the Company and its novel suturable mesh that has the potential to change how hernias and other conditions are treated.

MSI is commercializing a novel suturable mesh that combines a mesh’s ability to distribute forces and support tissue with the precise placement and minimal foreign body presence of a suture. In a time when patients and physicians are rethinking how mesh is used in hernia treatment, MSI’s Duramesh offers the potential of retaining the durability of mesh repair with less foreign body presence. Today, the Company is running clinical trials and building evidence to support regulatory clearance in the United States. To find out more about the Company and its operation, SmartTRAK talked with Gregory Dumanian, MD, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Founder & Medical Officer of MSI and the inventor of the new technology.

Click on the following video to listen to SmartTRAK Senior Analyst Doug Devens’ interview with Dr. Dumanian, which was recorded via Zoom audio (24: 35 min). A link to download a complete transcript of the interview is also provided below.

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Regaining its Pre-Pandemic Stride: Q321 US Hemostats & Sealants Market Recap

By Doug Devens on 1/7/22 9:30 AM

The US market for Hemostats and Sealants regained its pre-pandemic stride in Q321 as many procedures mostly returned to normal volumes.

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Q321 Market Recap: US Surgical Matrices

By Doug Devens on 12/6/21 2:00 PM

Procedures using surgical matrices maintained their new normal, with broad strength in both hernia and breast matrices.

Procedures using surgical matrices maintained their new normal, though the resurgence of Delta variant across the northern tier of states may put a dent in the market following deferrals of procedures in various regions as the COVID-19 Delta variant caused more procedural headwinds.

Among the many topics covered in detail in our comprehensive Q321 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap* are:

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Q221 Market Recap: US Surgical Matrices

By Doug Devens on 9/7/21 8:53 AM

Procedures using surgical matrices rebounded to normal levels again, with broad strength in both hernia and breast matrices.

Procedures using surgical matrices returned to approximately normal levels, though the Delta variant may make that recovery short-lived, as recently observed in Texas. The US Surgical Matrices market rebounded strongly in Q221 according to BioMedGPS’ SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard. AbbVie* continued to lead the US Surgical Matrices market, with Becton Dickinson* (BD) bouncing back nearly as strongly.

Among the many topics covered in detail in our comprehensive Q221 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap* are:

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Roaring Back: Q221 US Hemostats and Sealants Market Recap

By Doug Devens on 9/2/21 10:56 AM

The US market for Hemostats and Sealants came roaring back from its pandemic depths in Q221 as procedures returned to normal.  

As surgical procedures returned to approximately normal levels, the US Hemostats and Sealants market grew +51.1% YoY in Q221 according to SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard. Growth was strong across all segments and companies. However, the Delta variant may make that recovery short-lived, as recently observed in Texas.

Among the many topics covered in detail in our comprehensive Q221 US Hemostats and Sealants Market Recap* are:

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Climbing Back: Q121 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap

By Doug Devens on 6/16/21 12:16 PM

Procedures using surgical matrices continued their recovery, with breast matrices benefiting more from comparison to the early stages of the pandemic that began last year.

Procedures using surgical matrices resumed their return to pre-COVID levels. The US Surgical Matrices market returned to growth according to BioMedGPS’ SmartTRAK Financial DashboardAbbVie continued to lead the Surgical Matrices market while Becton Dickinson (BD), although still leading the US Hernia Matrices market, continued to slide as the hernia market lagged the recovery in breast matrices.

Among the many topics covered in detail in our comprehensive Q121 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap* are:

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A Tale of Two Recoveries: US Hemostats & Sealants Q121 Market Recap

By Doug Devens on 6/3/21 9:30 AM

The US market for Hemostats and Sealants resumed its growth in Q121 as procedures climbed back towards normal.

While surgical procedures have not fully regained their pre-COVID levels, the US Hemostats and Sealants market grew in Q121 according to SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard. However, it continued to be a tale of two recoveries. CryoLife* and especially JNJ/Ethicon* posted solid gains for the quarter. However, as elective procedures continue to be behind pre-COVID levels, other manufacturers lagged by comparison.

Among the many topics covered in detail in our comprehensive   Q121 Hemostats and Sealants Market Recap *  are:
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Breast & Hernia Procedures Stall: Q420/FY20 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap

By Doug Devens on 3/11/21 9:20 AM

The recovery in breast and hernia procedure stalled in Q420, with revenue dropping -9.2% YoY, according to BioMedGPS’ SmartTRAK Financial DashboardAbbVie* maintained its lead despite the effects of the pandemic, off -8.4% YoY, as its breast matrices continued to lag in the overall recovery. Becton Dickinson* (BD) slid –1.2% YoY as hernia procedures bounced back to normal levels a little faster ...

Among the many topics covered in the comprehensive Q420/FY20 US Surgical Matrices Market Recap* are:
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