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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 15 MIN

5 Medical Devices Still Used Today That Were Invented by Accident

from Health Topics/Concerns

From the X-ray to the pacemaker, some of medicine's most life-saving technologies weren't the result of careful planning—they were happy accidents. Join us as we count down five medical devices that revolutionized healthcare despite being stumbled upon by mistake. You'll never look at your doctor's equipment the same way again.

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