Medtech and health innovation are no longer nice-to-haves, they are imperative to truly transforming how patients experience healthcare and to the sustainability of our health systems. This blog series explores a wide range of topics related to medtech in Canada, its challenges and triumphs.
FluidAI recently achieved FDA clearance for its Origin™ device, a class II medical device that continuously monitors pH in post-operative effluent for gastrointestinal (GI) tract surgical patients. Based at MIX in Kitchener, FluidAI is assembling and scaling its products locally while expanding into new markets and partnerships around the world.
Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) has welcomed Biomiq Inc., a Kitchener-based medical device innovator, as its newest affiliate member. Biomiq develops biomimetic technologies for wound, burn, and surgical care, including its flagship PureCleanse™. Biomiq’s addition to MIX strengthens the region’s medtech ecosystem and advances Canada’s capacity for homegrown health innovation.
Heart failure care can be difficult to manage at home, especially for seniors. Cardiologist Dr. Catherine Demers is addressing that challenge with CorLibra, a simple, senior-friendly platform that helps patients track weight, adjust medication, and know when to seek help.
On September 4th and 11th, Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) hosted ISO 14971:2019 Risk Management training for medical devices. MIX continues to foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous learning across its medtech community.
After a cervical cancer diagnosis, Rachel Bartholomew discovered how outdated women’s health technology truly was. That experience inspired her to launch Hyivy Health—a medtech company bringing innovation, data, and compassion to pelvic care while advocating for change through Femtech Canada.
Vena Medical is transforming vascular imaging with a next-generation intravascular camera that was recently awarded FDA Breakthrough Device designation and received Health Canada approval. The medtech startup is now beginning to bring advanced manufacturing in-house at MIX in Waterloo Region.
Vessl Prosthetics is redefining prosthetic care with Kinn, an adaptive socket system, while celebrating a year of milestones that include new funding, a growing team, and preparations for launch.
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Kitchener, ON – July 31, 2025 – Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) is pleased to announce that Vivo Surgery is the
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A newly opened manufacturing, assembly, and collaborative space in Waterloo Region is helping medtech innovators expand their business. The MIX
Earlier this year the Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) announced an innovative partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training
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