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• Digital Health
  

  New AI-Based Tool Developed for Coronary Artery Analysis, Intervention Planning

  Deep learning (DL) algorithms are combined with classic computer vision methods to create a 3D model of the coronary arteries.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.05.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  EUA Granted for New COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit

  One multiplex real-time PCR diagnostic kit can simultaneously detect and differentiate SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.05.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  EchoNous Expands Its Kosmos Hardware Platform

  Adds continuous wave and pulsed wave Doppler capabilities.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.04.21
  

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  Voices for Medtech: AdvaMed and MDMA Leaders Share Thoughts

  AdvaMed and MDMA serve as vocal proponents for the medical device manufacturing industry within Washington D.C.

  Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.04.21
  

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• Software & IT
  

  Digitize Your QMS via an Enterprise Cloud Platform

  Moving from a paper-based system to a digital solution can be challenging, but the long-term benefits are worth the effort.

  David Stephans, CRO, Rootstock Software 03.04.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  Diagnostic Desperation: A Look at IVD Trends During COVID-19

  Diagnostics manufacturers and supply chain partners have adapted to accommodate the enormous demand for COVID-19 tests amid disrupted operations.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.04.21
  

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• Materials
  

  Resourceful Resources: Materials Make a Difference During the Pandemic

  Materials science has proven itself invaluable throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.04.21
  

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• Testing
  

  Stressed Testing: Challenges with Medical Device Testing

  The pandemic has resulted in unprecedented levels of demand for device testing with requests for rapid turnaround times.

  Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.04.21
  

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• Software & IT
  

  Cybersecurity Compromises, Courtesy of COVID-19

  As the healthcare industry focused its energies last year on battling SARS-CoV-2, cybercriminals used the distraction to their advantage.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.04.21
  

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• Software & IT
  

  Three Ways to Fast-Track the Total Product Lifecycle

  Here are three ways leaders including Alcon, Baxter Healthcare, Boston Scientific, Epredia, and Illumina are driving innovation in medtech.

  Seth Goldenberg, Ph.D., Vice President, MedTech, Veeva Systems 03.04.21
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Medtronic Begins Trial to Assess Novel Ablation Tech to Treat AFib

  Will evaluate PulseSelect's pulsed electrical fields to interrupt irregular heart rhythms.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.04.21
  

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• Chronic Disease | Diagnostics
  

  Bio-Techne to Acquire Asuragen for $320M

  Bio-Techne gains genetic carrier screening and oncology testing kits.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.04.21
  

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  BD Buys GSL Solutions to Broaden Medication Management

  GSL develops smart medication devices to store and track controlled substances.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.04.21
  

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• Materials
  

  Role and Benefits of Plastics in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

  With some estimating the U.S. needs at least 850 million syringes for every person to receive the vaccine—plastics will play a significant role.

  Josh Blackmore, Global Healthcare Manager, M. Holland Company 03.03.21
  

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• R&D & Design
  

  Six Questions to Consider in Developing a Home Healthcare Device

  These design decisions stem from questions relative to in-home use and 60601-1-11 compliance.

  Rachael Scott, Lead Electrical Engineer, Key Tech 03.03.21
  

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• Digital Health
  

  Five Themes to Watch as Digital Health Takes Center Stage

  Here are five themes to watch in the sector, including what life sciences developers and investors should know about the current deal-making landscape.

  Stephen W. Bernstein, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery 03.03.21
  

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• Digital Health
  

  Dr. Watson Seeking a New Office?

  The latest news has reports of IBM considering the sale of its Watson Health unit.

  Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.03.21
  

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• Diagnostics | Digital Health
  

  Philips, Disney Join Forces to Reduce Childrens' MRI Anxiety

  Will explore effects and use of animated stories and characters, including Disney favorites, as part of Philips Ambient Experience solution.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.03.21
  

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• Surgical
  

  FDA OKs Asensus' Senhance for General Surgery

  Indication expansion allows Senhance's use in high-value, complex reconstructive surgeries.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.03.21
  

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• Surgical
  

  Boston Scientific to Buy Lumenis' Surgical Biz for $1B

  Gains laser systems, fibers, and accessories for urology and otolaryngology procedures.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.03.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  Quidel's QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test Earns EUA

  Easy-to-use at-home test provides results in ten minutes with a doctor’s prescription.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.02.21
  

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• Surgical
  

  Memic Receives FDA Marketing Authorization for Hominis

  Its robot-assisted surgical platform is now available for use in transvaginal gynecologic procedures including benign hysterectomy.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.02.21
  

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• Surgical
  

  Olympus to Purchase Israeli Firm Medi-Tate to Grow Urology Biz

  Medi-Tate's iTind nitinol implant supports lower urinary tract symptom relief due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.02.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  Hologic Buys Molecular Dx Firm Diagenode for $159M

  Diagenode brings more than 30 CE-marked, real-time PCR tests.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.02.21
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Soundbite Medical Wins Health Canada Approval for PAD Treatment

  Product targets patients with heavily calcified chronic total occlusions.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.02.21
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Novel Heart Failure Treatment Technology Scores Positive Trial Results

  All patients treated with Vascular Dynamics' MobiusHD Device showed improvement.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.01.21
  

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• Chronic Disease
  

  January AI Raises $8.8 Million in New Funding

  New technology can predict users’ glycemic response to over 16 million foods in its proprietary atlas.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.26.21
  

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• Digital Health
  

  Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Adoption in Healthcare to Grow Considerably

  The FDA’s five-part action plan is expected to drive the surge.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.26.21
  

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• Electronics | Testing
  

  Refurbished Medical Equipment Testing and Certification Under the NEC

  The National Electric Code (NEC) has been updated to better ensure refurbished or reconditioned products' safety and performance.

  Online Exclusives L. Matthew Snyder, Director of Certification, Intertek 02.25.21
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  FDA Breakthrough Device Designation Given to MI Transcatheter Heart Pump

  Puzzle Medical Device's ModulHeart helps patients avoid open-heart surgery and reduces blood trauma.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.25.21
  

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• Digital Health
  

  Terumo to Purchase Predictive Analytics Firm Health Outcomes Sciences

  Will enable personalized, predictive insights at the point of care.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.24.21
  

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• Surgical
  

  TransEnterix Changes Name to Asensus Surgical

  The rebranded firm also introduced a new surgical category—performance-guided surgery.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.24.21
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  NTT Research, Japanese Entity to Collaborate on Cardiovascular Disease Interventions

  NCVC in Japan will develop computational models while NTT Research MEI Lab will implement a bio digital twin platform.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.24.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  SpinTech Inc. Acquires MR Innovations

  Includes an expert team of engineers and physicists and MR Innovations' patents, published papers and network of global collaborators.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.24.21
  

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• Surgical
  

  FDA Green Lights EPI's EndoClot Hemostat to Manage GI Bleeding

  Rapidly and reliably controls bleeding during GI procedures.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.23.21
  

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• Patient Monitoring
  

  Medtech Matters: Continuous Molecular Monitoring

  MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Peter Vranes of Nutromics about the value of a platform technology for continuous monitoring of any target.

  Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.23.21
  

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• Contract Manufacturing | R&D & Design
  

  SteriPack Acquires HS Design

  Provides flexible and responsive design, development, and contract manufacturing solutions.

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.23.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  Rice University Researchers Receive Funding to Develop Covid-19 Sensor System

  Real-time electronic system will be able to detect minute amounts of SARS-CoV-2.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.22.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  BD Collaborates with Scanwell Health

  Aims to create an at-home rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 using a BD antigen test and the Scanwell Health mobile app.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.22.21
  

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• Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Laser Processing
  

  Taking the First Step with Metal Components

  With a foundation in stamping and machining services, Hobson & Motzer offers a revolutionary approach to new product development.

  Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.19.21
  

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• Neurological
  

  Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Expanded MRI Labeling

  Updated MRI Guidelines allow for a wider range of MRI scan parameters and shorter wait time between MRI scans.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.18.21
  

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• Diagnostics
  

  Study Validates Vocalis Health’s COVID-19 Screening Tool

  VocalisCheck obtains CE mark approval for medical use.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.18.21
  

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  Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis Treatment to Create Huge Market Potential for TAVR Devices

  Up to 53 percent of adult patients with diagnosed severe aortic stenosis are estimated to have bicuspid valve anatomy.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.18.21
  

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  Quidel Opens New Manufacturing Facility to Boost COVID-19 Antigen Test Production

  New plant aims to reach a run rate of 600 million QuickVue tests per year by the end of 2021.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.18.21
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  RSIP Vision Announces New Coronary Artery Segmentation Tool

  New module utilizes deep learning algorithms combined with classic computer vision methods to create a 3D model of the coronary arteries.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.18.21
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Shockwave Medical’s Sonic Pressure Wave Therapy Receives Pre-Market Approval

  Technology approved to treat calcified coronary plaque.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.17.21
  

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• Cardiovascular
  

  Medtronic Recalls Unused Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft Systems

  Informs physicians to cease use of the device until further notice.

  Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.17.21
  

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  Rapid Growth Expected for Global Smart Syringe Market

  Sector is estimated to swell 11.3 percent annually through 2027.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.17.21
  

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• Digital Health
  

  Discussing Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

  MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Alan Grau of Sectigo about the importance of cybersecurity in connected medical devices.

  Videos Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief

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• Diagnostics
  

  Test Identifies COVID-19 Patients at Increased Risk of Intubation With Mechanical Ventilation

  The assay is currently available in Europe.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.16.21
  

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