Medical Product Outsourcing

Diagnostics

Mobile MRI Devices Could Help Reduce Backlog of Delayed Procedures

Mobile machines can be moved to where they are most needed, and allow multiple hospitals to share costs.

GlobalData 09.07.21

Clarius Mobile Health Hires Data Science Director

Nishant Uniyal will help the company speed the development of artificial intelligence for handheld ultrasound.

PR Newswire 07.06.21

Surgical

Olympus Rolls Out Airway Mobilescopes

All-in-one design allows a range of recordable, sharable airway management procedures.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.12.21

Cardiovascular

Riva Health Raises $15.5 Million for Breakthrough Mobile Cardiology Technology

Menlo Ventures, UCHealth invest to bring comprehensive hypertension measurement and management to the phone.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.20.21

Diagnostics

FDA, EU Nods for POC Testing on Siemens Healthineers' epoc NXS Host Mobile Computer

Provides critical test results at the point of care in less than a minute.

Siemens Healthineers 12.15.20

Diagnostics

RSNA News: Siemens Introduces Cios Flow Mobile C-arm System

Easy-to-use system helps make surgical interventions more efficient and patient-friendly.

Siemens Healthineers 11.30.20

Diagnostics

DetectaChem Gains EUA for Mobile COVID-19 Test Kit

Portable lab-grade diagnostic technology can run up to 96 tests per device in just 30 minutes.

PR Newswire 09.04.20

Philips Introduces Mobile ICUs in India to Tackle COVID-19

With a floor area of 1380 square feet, the self-sufficient units only require an on-site electricity and water connection to become operational.

Royal Philips 09.04.20

How Are MPO’s Top 30 Addressing COVID-19?

J&J's Janssen moves the start of its Phase 1/2a vaccine clinical trial from September to the first half of July.

Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.09.20

PurpleSun Garners Certification for its Mobile Ultraviolet Disinfection System

Ultraviolet light leverages electrical and light technology expertise to support a cleaning solution for hospital and lab use.

PR Newswire 06.01.20

Digital Health

Electromed Launches SmartVest Connect Mobile Application

The app allows patients to more seamlessly connect with their SmartVest therapy.

Business Wire 05.19.20

Cardiovascular

HRS 2020 Science: Mobile VPG Technology Used to Monitor Pulse Rates

New study shows AI-based facial recognition can enable patient mobile devices to detect AF.

Heart Rhythm Society 05.08.20

Integrity Applications Closes $15 Million Private Placement

Shares were sold for 40 cents each.

Globe Newswire 04.22.20

Digital Health

Viz.ai Adds Next-Generation Functionality to Artificial Intelligence Stroke Platform

New capabilities allow the stroke care team to synchronize care from stroke code notification to the post-acute care period.

Business Wire 04.16.20

Agiliti Acquires Mobile Instrument Service & Repair

Deal expands and extends Agiliti’s clinical equipment service offering.

Business Wire 04.15.20

Chronic Disease | Digital Health

One Drop Acquires Health Sensing Firm Sano

Sano continuous glucose sensing platform will live on in a comprehensive multi-sensorial solution from One Drop.

PR Newswire 04.13.20

Digital Health

RapidAI Introduces Technology Partner Program for Companies and Hospitals

Program is designed to ensure product compatibility and provide a path for healthcare solution providers to integrate and deliver advanced Rapid results.

Business Wire 04.09.20

FDA OKs Outset's Table System for Home Dialysis

First new device cleared for home hemodialysis in 15 years.

PR Newswire 04.02.20

Digital Health

Digital Defenders: COVID-19 Creates a Spotlight on Digital Health Tools

Digital health tools like telemedicine, AI algorithms, and connectivity are playing an increasingly important role in helping prevent and manage disease.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.20

Senseonics Partners With Companion Medical on Diabetes Management

Eversense long-term CGM and InPen System to integrate sensor glucose and insulin data.

Business Wire 04.01.20

Diagnostics

Cue Health Awarded $13 Million for Rapid, Portable COVID-19 Test

Company's diagnostic can detect virus in less than 25 minutes using a nasal swab.

Globe Newswire 03.31.20

Medtronic Shares Ventilator Design Specifications

The company aims to accelerate efforts to increase global ventilator production amid COVID-19.

Medtronic 03.30.20

Patient Monitoring

Butterfly Network Welcomes New CEO

Butterfly iQ point-of-care ultrasound is "proving to be a powerful weapon" against COVID-19 according to new CEO Laurent Faracci.

PR Newswire 03.26.20

Digital Health

MyTelemedicine Rolls Out Rapid Response Virtual Care Platform

Healthcare providers can meet increased patient demand in the face of COVID-19 by using a cloud-based telehealth platform.

PR Newswire 03.26.20

Diagnostics

World's First Ultrasound Biosensor Created in Australia

Potential cheap and portable disease sensor on horizon.

Monash University 03.25.20

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs AliveCor's KardiaMobile 6L to Measure QTc in COVID-19 Patients

Monitors QT duration in patients receiving medications that can cause potentially life-threatening QT prolongation.

PR Newswire 03.24.20

Digital Health

MobileSmith Health's Mobile Apps Support Hospital Response to COVID-19

Apps allow hospitals to share reliable, accurate information on the coronavirus pandemic with the community, hospital employees, and volunteers.

Globe Newswire 03.24.20

Philips Accelerates Production of Critical Health Technology to Fight COVID-19

Company is increasing production of hospital ventilators and plans to double production within eight weeks as well as achieve a four-fold increase by Q3.

Royal Philips 03.23.20

Patient Monitoring | Software & IT

'FluSense' Portable AI Device Turns Coughing Sounds into Data

The tool analyzes the data to directly monitor flu-like illnesses and influenza trends.

University of Massachusetts Amherst 03.20.20

R&D & Design

Pediatric Medical Device Pitch Competition Announces 30 Semi-Finalists

Thirty innovators will compete on March 23, 2020 in a virtual showcase.

National Capital Consortium of Pediatric Device Innovators 03.19.20

Diagnostics

COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool Offered by MyTelemedicine

Leading telemedicine provider seeks to rapidly deploy consumer-friendly solutions to mitigate spread of deadly coronavirus.

PR Newswire 03.18.20

CareDx Launches Home-Based Monitoring for Transplant Patients

RemoTraC represents a remote solution for the immunosuppressed transplant community to address COVID-19 concerns.

Globe Newswire 03.18.20

4 Medical Manufacturing Trends Driving Growth in 2020

Medical device manufacturing is poised for 5.6 percent growth each year between 2017 and 2023.

Online Exclusives Megan Ray Nichols, Science Writer; Editor, Schooled By Science 03.17.20

Carestream Health Earns 37 U.S. Patents in 2019

Total worldwide patents amounted to 75 last year.

Business Wire 03.16.20

Software & IT

The Benefits of a Data-Driven Approach to the Patient Experience

Data can be extremely valuable for individualizing communication with patients, and effectively targeting prospective consumers.

Online Exclusives John Nash, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Redpoint Global 03.12.20

Dawn of a New Decade: Looking Ahead to Medtech’s Future

The start of the '20s offers the industry an opportunity to build value through new tech., collaborations, clinical validations, and value-based outcomes.

Mark Bonifacio, President, BCS LLC 03.04.20