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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Biopatch for venous or arterial catheter sites .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

9 August 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for type 2 diabetes in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

1 September 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on CorVue (Abbott Medical), HeartInsight (Biotronik), HeartLogic (Boston Scientific) and TriageHF (Medtronic) for algorithm-based remote monitoring in people with cardiac implantable electronic devices.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 October 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator under the skin of the chest and connecting it by wires to the vagus nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous stimulation of the cervical branch of the vagus nerve to treat cluster headache and migraine in adults. This involves using a small handheld device to stimulate a nerve in the neck.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2016

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Ambu aScope 4 RhinoLaryngo for visualising upper airways during rhinolaryngoscopy .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

14 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure). This involves placing one or two steel (pectus) bars under the breastbone with the aim of raising it and correcting the abnormal shape.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates. This involves inserting surgical instruments through small cuts in the chest, and then moving the abdominal organs out of the chest and repairing the diaphragm.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 January 2011

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on 24/7 EEG SubQ for epilepsy .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

2 November 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on microINR for anticoagulation therapy .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

21 April 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radical inguinal lymphadenectomy. This involves using an endoscopic device and small incisions to reduce discomfort, scarring and complications associated with inguinal lymph node removal.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2011

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on MolecuLight i:X for wound imaging .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

18 June 2020

Our Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme (MTEP) considers technologies that could offer benefits to patients and the health and social care system over current practice.

In development Reference number: GID-TA10868 Expected publication date:  15 July 2026

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

In development Reference number: GID-TA11201 Expected publication date:  11 February 2026

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

In development Reference number: GID-TA11662 Expected publication date:  11 February 2026

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

Evidence-based recommendations on spesolimab (Spevigo) for treating generalised pustular psoriasis flares in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

18 June 2025

NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Polysoft hernia patch for use with the ONSTEP technique to treat inguinal hernias

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

26 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on Prontosan for treating acute and chronic wounds.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

8 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on VAAFT for treating anal fistulae .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

20 April 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant. This involves inserting a metal implant through the skin and into the centre of the bone of the stump and attaching a prosthetic limb to it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 December 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in adults. This involves replacing a hip using smaller cuts than are used in standard surgery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on RIDASCREEN tests for monitoring infliximab in inflammatory bowel disease .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

20 June 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritis in adults. This involves using a metal implant to create an artificial wrist joint, to relieve pain and maintain movement.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 October 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on endometrial cryotherapy for menorrhagia (heavy periods). This involves using cold temperatures to freeze and destroy the lining of the womb.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on olaparib (Lynparza) for adjuvant treatment of BRCA mutation-positive HER2-negative high-risk early breast cancer after chemotherapy in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

10 May 2023

Membership details, terms of reference, future meeting dates and past meeting minutes for our 4 technology appraisal committees.

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors for monitoring treatment of chronic heart failure in adults. This involves putting a small electronic pressure sensor into the pulmonary artery to measure blood pressure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ADXBLADDER for detecting bladder cancer .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

12 April 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on occipital nerve stimulation for intractable chronic migraine. This involves using implanted electrodes to deliver electrical impulses to the occipital nerve to mask migraine pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 April 2013

This quality standard covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition in hospital or in the community. It includes identifying people at risk of malnutrition and providing nutrition support, including dietary changes and artificial nutrition support given through feeding tubes (enteral nutrition) or directly into a vein (parenteral nutrition). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

30 November 2012

Lactate level for monitoring severity of shock:- Is lactate monitoring in patients with major trauma clinically and cost effective? Any...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

21 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a closure device to repair a paravalvular leak around a replaced mitral or aortic valve. This involves passing a closure device through a catheter to block the area that is leaking.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Mersey Burns for calculating fluid resuscitation volume when managing burns

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

15 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on melphalan chemosaturation with percutaneous hepatic artery perfusion and hepatic vein isolation for primary or metastatic cancer in the liver. This involves diverting the blood flow from the liver to the rest of the body while the drug is delivered directly into the liver.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 April 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis. This involves inserting an implant into the 2 bones that form the joint at the outer part of the elbow, under general anaesthetic.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treatment-resistant essential tremor in adults. This involves applying ultrasound to a specific area on 1 side of the brain (thalamus).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 June 2018

Summary of the evidence on high-strength insulin glargine 300 units/ml (Toujeo) for type 2 diabetes mellitus to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

2 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for adjuvant treatment of renal cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

19 October 2022

This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and managing head and neck cancer, including cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract in people aged 16 or over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

3 March 2017

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Secca System for faecal incontinence

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

24 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts. This involves draining the cyst and removing part of the cyst wall through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2007

NICE has a developed medtech innovation briefing on Mollii suit for spasticity .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

28 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged spinal disc to relieve the symptoms of sciatica.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on implant insertion for prominent ears in children, young people and adults. This involves inserting small curved implants under the skin of each ear.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

11 September 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous chondrocyte implantation using chondrosphere (Spherox) for treating symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

7 March 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on tests in secondary care to identify people at high risk of ovarian cancer. The tests are the IOTA ADNEX model, Overa (MIA2G), RMI I (at thresholds other than 250), ROMA and IOTA Simple Rules.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 November 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on the serial transverse enteroplasty procedure (STEP) for bowel lengthening in parenteral nutrition-dependent children. This involves cutting and stapling the bowel in a zig-zag pattern to narrow and lengthen it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 September 2007