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Diagnostics

GE Healthcare Reveals Vscan Air Wireless, Handheld Ultrasound

Touts dual-probe whole-body scanning capabilities.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.17.21

Cardiovascular

FineHeart Successfully Tests Wireless TET System

A breakthrough in treating patients with severe heart failure.

FineHeart 01.18.21

Caretaker Medical Receives Canadian Approval for Wireless Patient Monitor

The device measures continuous, uninterrupted blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, SpO2, and other vital signs.

PR Newswire 01.04.21

Exero Medical Completes First In-Human Implant of Wireless Anastomotic Leak Sensor

Trial serves as proof of concept for the company’s early anastomotic leak detection system.

Exero Medical 09.16.20

Neurological

Researchers Awarded $2.5M for Wireless Visual Prosthesis System

Will begin clinical trials of a wireless visual prosthesis system.

Videos Illinois Tech

Electronics | Patient Monitoring

Implantable Transmitter Provides Wireless Option for Biomedical Devices

Micro-chip technology could be used to monitor people with glaucoma and heart disease.

Purdue University 08.05.20

Neurological

Wireless, Optical Cochlear Implant Uses Lights to Restore Hearing

Currently, the technology has been successful in rodents, but is not yet ready for clinical trials.

American Association for the Advancement of Science 07.23.20

Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs LifeSignals' Wireless Medical Biosensor LP1250

World's first single-use two-channel ECG and heart rate biosensor, according to the firm.

PR Newswire 07.21.20

Clinical Trial Begins for Exero Medical’s Wireless Anastomotic Sensor

The study will test the feasibility of Exero’s system for early detection of anastomotic leaks.

Exero Medical 07.17.20

Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs Masimo's Wearable, Wireless Centroid Sensor

Measures patient orientation, activity, and respiration rate.

Business Wire 06.26.20

Neurological

FDA Approves Axonics' Wireless Patient Remote Control with SmartMRI

Simplifies process by which patients using r-SNM System can receive full-body MRI.

Business Wire 06.03.20

Electronics | Patient Monitoring

Sensors Woven into a Shirt Can Monitor Vital Signs

Comfortable, form-fitting garments could be used to remotely track patients' health.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 04.24.20

Integrity Applications Closes $15 Million Private Placement

Shares were sold for 40 cents each.

Globe Newswire 04.22.20

Non-Traditional Thinking Can Help Drive Medtech R&D

Non-healthcare-related companies like Google, Amazon, and Apple can provide the medtech industry with unique solutions to age-old problems.

Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.21.20

Neurological

StimGuard Changes Name to Micron Medical; Appoints New CEO

Stephen Deitsch was most recently CFO of publicly-traded BioScrip Inc.

GlobeNewswire 04.06.20

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

Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs Nuvo's INVU Remote Pregnancy Monitoring

Self-administered, non-invasive remote fetal, maternal heart rate monitoring.

PR Newswire 03.31.20

Digital Health

9 Ways AI Will Disrupt Healthcare in the Next 5 Years

The technology could impact areas from stroke detection to mental health to access to specialized care.

Online Exclusives Scott Molina, IT Consultant 03.26.20

FDA Relaxes Ventilator Oversight in Effort to Boost Supply

The measure will help expand the availability of devices that facilitate respiration, including ventilators and accessories during pandemic.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration 03.23.20

Testing

Testing in Flux: Changing Protocols for a Transformative Industry

As regulations and requirements around the world change, so too do the testing protocols for medical devices, sending OEMs to consult expert partners.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.04.20

Software & IT

FDA Warns of 'SweynTooth' Cybersecurity Risk in Certain Devices

SweynTooth affects Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless communication technology.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration 03.04.20

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

Cardiovascular

Examining the State of the Pacemaker Industry

The advent of FDA-cleared MRI pacemakers is a significant trend.

Online Exclusives Sunil Jha, Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights 02.21.20

Patient Monitoring

Low-Cost 'Smart' Diaper Notifies Caregiver When Wet

Design combines a common diaper material with RFID technology.

Jennifer Chu, MIT News Office 02.18.20

Diagnostics

FDA OKs World’s First Bedside MRI System

Novel MRI system is a breakthrough in patient accessibility and cost.

Business Wire 02.13.20

Striving Toward a Cool, Healthy Future

University of Missouri engineers design on-skin electronic device that doubles as a personal air conditioner and health monitor.

University of Missouri 02.11.20

Axonics Grows Patent Portfolio for its Implantable Sacral Neuromodulation Technology

Company awarded seven additional patents in Western Europe, Japan, China, Australia, and Canada.

Business Wire 02.05.20

Patient Monitoring

Nihon Kohden Launches Portable Vital Sign Monitor

Product allows clinicians to quickly and easily measure blood oxygen, blood pressure, and temperature.

Business Wire 01.31.20

Electronics

Medtech Connects with Electronic Manufacturing Solutions

IoT, data collection, wearability, connectivity, and miniaturization lead as the demands medtech has of its electronics-centric suppliers.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 01.29.20

R&D & Design

Inventive Interaction: Medtech Research and Development in 2020

Engaging with all stakeholders—patients, clinicians, and community members alike—is key to effective medtech R&D.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.29.20

StimGuard Names Exec Team to Complete Market Readiness for OAB Stimulator

The team includes technology inventors and holders of over 41 patents for the wireless technology.

Business Wire 01.23.20

Self-Moisturizing, Battery Powered Contact Lens

System uses electroosmotic flow (EOF), which causes liquid to flow when a voltage is applied across a charged surface.

Tohoku University 01.22.20

Cardiovascular | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

VivaLNK Announces World's First FDA Cleared Wearable ECG Sensor Platform

Reusable patch and software development kit gives solution providers direct control over data.

VivaLNK 01.21.20

Neurological

FDA Approves Axonics' Enhanced Neurostimulator Programmer

New programmer offers a fully wireless system that reduces time during surgery and simplifies post-implant device programming.

Business Wire 01.21.20

R&D & Design | Software & IT

How Gamification Is a Boon to Medtech and Edtech

The positive attributes of gamification and why it works.

Online Exclusives Kelly Choo, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of Neeuro Pte Ltd. 01.16.20

Diagnostics

FDA Clears Carestream's New Digital Imaging Offerings

The company expects to release its Dual-Energy technology early this year.

Business Wire 01.14.20

Surgical

Cross-Country Coronary Intervention

Corindus completes transcontinental simulated telerobotic percutaneous coronary intervention procedures over 5G, fiber, and public internet networks.

Business Wire 01.07.20

Electronics

CES 2020: Olive Union's Smart Ear Hearing Amplifier

Wireless earbud amplifies hearing without stigma.

Business Wire 01.06.20

Cardiovascular

Texas Heart Institute Receives Federal Grant to Develop a Wireless, Leadless Pacemaker System

The pacing and sensing devices will be based on silicon-based integrated microchips.

Texas Heart Institute 01.03.20

Nihon Kohden Introduces a Ventilator Designed for Lung Protection

NKV-550 offers a unique Protective Control, and features Gentle Lung Suite for clinicians to protect patients' lungs.

Businesswire 12.18.19

Digital Health

New Pocket Ultrasound Scanners Smaller, More Powerful, and More Affordable

Easier to use, second-generation ultra portable wireless scanners give doctors a clearer picture of what's going on.

PR Newswire 12.12.19

Neurological

FDA Approves First Nasal Rescue Treatment for Frequent Seizure Activity

Aptar’s Unidose Liquid System can deliver a formulation in an emergency situation quickly and easily and be administered by a non-healthcare professional.

Business Wire 12.10.19

Cardiovascular