MPO’s Top Read Articles in January

January’s most popular news topics included company acquisitions, FDA clearances and recalls.  
 
Three mergers occurred last month. Pulse Technolgies was purchased by Integer for $140 million. CardioFocus bought the electrophysiology technology division from Galvanize Therapeutics. Lastly, Cynosure and Lutronic Aesthetics firms began a merger that is expected to close in Q1 2024. 
 
The FDA recalled ResMed’s AirFit and AirTouch CPAP masks for potential magnetic interference. Philips also stopped sales of the Sleep Apnea device due to a previous FDA recall. 
 
Last month the FDA cleared the ACES Automatic Continuous Effusion Shunt System from Pleural Dynamics. The company now plans real-world clinical use of the ACES System with select hospitals and health systems. 
 
 
1.FDA Encourages Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide as Possible EtO Alternative

2.ResMed’s CPAP Mask Recall for Magnetic Interference Is Class I

3.Integer Buys Pulse Technologies for $140M

4.CardioFocus Snags Galvanize Therapeutics’ Electrophysiology Biz

5.FDA Clears Pleural Dynamics’ Automatic Continuous Effusion Shunt System

6.Medical Aesthetics Firms Cynosure and Lutronic to Merge

7.Medtronic Gets EU Nod for MiniMed 780G with Simplera Sync CGM

8.Vicarious Surgical Names Randy Clark as President

9.Philips Stops U.S. Sleep Apnea Device Sales After FDA Deal

10.Dexcom Submits Stelo Glucose Sensor for Non-Insulin Users to FDA