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NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the AutoPulse non-invasive cardiac support pump for cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

12 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on corneal inlay implantation for correction of Presbyopia. This involves placing a disc inside a flap or pocket made in the cornea to improve near vision.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 April 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma. This involves using pulses of radiofrequency heat energy to damage the nerve, with the aim of reducing pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on avelumab (Bavencio) for metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

21 April 2021

This guide describes the methods and processes that NICE follows when producing HealthTech guidance. For interventional procedures, this guide covers NICE processes. Methods for interventional procedures guidance are in the NICE's interventional procedures programme manual. The NICE HealthTech programme combines the former NICE Diagnostics Assessment programme, Interventional Procedures programme and Medical Technologies Evaluation programme

Evidence-based recommendations on colistimethate sodium (Colobreathe) and tobramycin (TOBI Podhaler) dry powders for inhalation for treating pseudomonas lung infection in cystic fibrosis in people of 6 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 March 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on setmelanotide (Imcivree) for treating obesity caused by LEPR or POMC deficiency in people 6 years and over.

Result type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

6 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica. This involves delivering heat energy to the damaged disc annulus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 January 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancers. This involves inserting an applicator into the rectum and using it to deliver radiation to the tumour.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy. This involves inserting instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to remove part or all of the gland.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 August 2014

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CytoSorb therapy for sepsis .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

29 November 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on pegaspargase (Oncaspar) for treating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 September 2016

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Novii Wireless Patch System for maternal and fetal monitoring .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

23 September 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative blood cell salvage in obstetrics. This involves filtering and washing shed blood and retransfusing it during or after the procedure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005