Launched to recognize groundbreaking innovations in medical technology, the Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) program unveiled this year's gold, silver, and bronze winners at a ceremony held in conjunction with the MD&M East trade show. Also, for the first time, the MDEA program honored one winning company with the title of "best in show." Flip through the following gallery to see which innovative medical device designs earned top honors. And for additional information and coverage of the 2012 MDEAs, visit mddionline.com/mdea2012.