In reviewing Medical Device Daily's top stories and industry trends that emerged over the past year, the familiar words of Charles Dickens seems to be an appropriate way to describe the state of the industry in 2013: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The medical device sector underwent immense change in 2013, and while it may be easier to think of the negative headlines that impacted the industry over the past 12 months, there were a number of positive trends that emerged last year. For better or for worse, 2013 was a transformative year for medical technology worldwide.