Device Sectors
Topics related to the different medical device industry sectors.
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Digital Health
Vitalchat Awarded Patent for Patient Monitoring, Bandwidth Conservation Tech
The video analytics feature uses edge computing to monitor patients and hospital spaces for movement and voice cues, transferring metadata 24/7.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.21.23
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Diagnostics
Hologic, Bayer Team Up for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography
The "CEM" imaging modality aims to enhance digital mammography with a contrast agent for earlier breast cancer diagnosis.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.21.23
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Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring
Medtronic Obtains EU Nod for Simplera CGM
The new Simplera continuous glucose monitor has a two-step insertion process and is half as small as its previous generation.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.21.23
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Cardiovascular
Elixir Medical Finishes Clinical Study Enrollment for its Coronary Implant
The trial includes 2,400 patients from 20 sites across Sweden.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.20.23
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Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics Launches Prostate Cancer Test
Lab service utilizes Envision Science's proprietary biomarkers and technology to improve prostate cancer diagnosis and grading.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.20.23
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Surgical
Moon Surgical Earns EU Nod for Maestro Surgical Robotics System
The updated Maestro system has scalability and refined aesthetics.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.20.23
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Surgical
Virtual Incision Nets Additional $30M in Funding for Mini-Surgical Robot
The company will use the Series C funding extension to support a gynecologic clinical study planned for 2024.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.19.23
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Neurological
INBRAIN Gets Breakthrough Nod for Intelligent Network Modulation System
The INBRAIN system uses a graphene-neural platform as an adjunctive therapy to treat Parkinson's disease.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.19.23
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Chronic Disease
Diabetes Innovation: MIT Engineers Unveil Implantable Device with Oxygen Factory
When implanted into diabetic mice, the device kept the mice’s blood glucose levels stable for a month.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 09.19.23
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Cardiovascular
Global Afib Market to Decline 1.3% Annually Through 2032
Patent expiration, low-cost generics will contribute to the decrease.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.19.23
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Digital Health | Patient Monitoring
FDA Clears Natural Cycles Birth Control App for Use with Apple Watch
The integration lets the Natural Cycles app use overnight wrist temperature data from Apple Watch Series 8 and later or Apple Watch Ultra.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.19.23
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Chronic Disease | Digital Health
Abbott, WeightWatchers Release App for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
WeightWatchers members can access glucose data from FreeStyle Libre 2 while being guided by the plan.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.19.23
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Chronic Disease
FDA OKs B. Braun's AQUAbase nX Reverse Osmosis System
AQUAbase nX provides high-quality water for dialysis patients without using chemicals.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.18.23
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Diagnostics
EchoNous Increases Access to Kosmos System Across Multiple Operating Systems
The Kosmos system is now available on EchoNous’ own proprietary tablet as well as Android and iOS compatible tablets.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 09.18.23
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Diagnostics
GE HealthCare Awarded $44M Grant to Develop AI-Assisted Ultrasound Tech
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant will help GE HealthCare's Caption Health develop the technology.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.18.23
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Diagnostics
Fortis Life Sciences Acquires International Point of Care
The union creates a customizable, end-to-end solution for the diagnostics industry.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.15.23
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Cardiovascular | Surgical
Attune Medical's ensoETM Nets De Novo Nod to Reduce Ablation-Related Esophageal Injury
ensoETM was designed to lower the likelihood of ablation-related esophageal injury caused by radiofrequency cardiac ablation.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.15.23
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Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring
FDA OKs SmartCardia's 14-Day, 7-Lead ECG Patch and Cloud Platform
The cable-free, waterproof 7L patch can be worn for continuous monitoring of up to 14 days.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.15.23
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Neurological | Patient Monitoring
Dreem 3S AI-Assisted Sleep Monitoring Headband Gains FDA Nod
Beacon Biosignals' device simplifies patient participation in clinically validated, EEG-based sleep monitoring at home.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.14.23
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Surgical
FDA Clears Venus Versa Pro System
Venus Versa Pro is a multi-application platform for a variety of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.14.23
