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Chronic Disease

FDA OKs InPen for Fixed Dosing, Meal Estimation

New bolus calculator considers each user's current glucose level and active insulin.

PR Newswire 02.28.20

Ingestible Medical Devices Can be Broken Down With Light

New light-sensitive material could eliminate some of the endoscopic procedures needed to remove gastrointestinal devices.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 02.28.20

Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Seniors Leads to Other Health Issues

Study finds that those diagnosed with OSA seek more medical care and at a higher cost in the 12 months prior to their diagnosis.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine 02.28.20

Localization Strategy Key to Competing in Chinese Medtech Market

China is working to increase the share of domestically produced medical devices in hospitals to 70 percent by 2025.

GlobalData 02.28.20

Surgical

Baxter Launches Next-Gen Staple Line Reinforcement Material

New generation is two times faster to prepare compared to the previous version.

Business Wire 02.27.20

Cardiovascular

PREDICT-LAA Trial Enrolls First Patient

About 200 patients eligible for percutaneous LAA closure with an Amplatzer Amulet device will be enrolled.

Business Wire 02.27.20

Cardiovascular

AngioDynamics Launches Atherectomy System Pilot Study

Study is designed to gather scientifically backed data to differentiate the AURYON system from competitive products.

Business Wire 02.27.20

RTP Company Develops Material Solutions for Surgical Robotic Systems

The thermoplastics have special properties like strength, flame retardance, wear/chemical/impact resistance, color, and the ability to withstand sterilization.

RTP Company 02.27.20

Diagnostics

Wearable, Stretchable Coils Could Make MRIs Easier

Imagine going for an imaging session and strapping on a comfortable fabric with the coils embedded inside.

Purdue University 02.26.20

Cardiovascular | Surgical

FDA OKs LivaNova's 3T Heater-Cooler Device Modification

Modification includes installation of 3T Aerosol Collection Set, testing that demonstrates effectiveness of operating instructions.

Business Wire 02.26.20

Mojo Vision Developing First True Smart Contact Lens

Company is working to bring invisible computing to consumers, enterprises and more.

Business Wire 02.26.20

CellFE Raises $3.6 Million Toward Development of its Technology

The company's technology uses rapid cell compressions that drive cells to uptake molecules from the surrounding fluid.

PR Newswire 02.26.20

FDA Offers Coronavirus Update Regarding Product Safety

The agency outlines the steps it will take to ensure the quality of foreign products.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration 02.25.20

Diagnostics

Emagine Solutions Technology Receives FDA Clearance

The clearance enables the launch of the company’s VistaScan mobile ultrasound platform.

Emagine Solutions 02.25.20

Integra LifeSciences Launches AmnioExcel Plus Placental Allograft Membrane

The next generation in amniotic tissue products.

Integra LifeSciences 02.25.20

Cardiovascular

FDA OKs Fresenius' Novalung for Respiratory, Cardiopulmonary Failure

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system cleared for long-term use.

PR Newswire 02.25.20

415 CAPITAL Closes New Medtech Venture Capital Fund

The fund will invest in medical device companies in Europe, Israel and the United States.

Business Wire 02.25.20

Synaptive Medical Updates its Robotic Microscope With 3D Visualization

A new voice-activated control feature also augments the microscope's existing automation characteristics.

Business Wire 02.25.20

Diagnostics

Anitoa Introduces Rapid, On-Site Test for Coronavirus

Patient samples like throat or nasal swaps can be applied directly to the portable instrument without the need to freeze, transport and thaw the samples.

PR Newswire 02.25.20

Chronic Disease