Knowledge Center

Diagnostics | Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs Agfa's Multipurpose Imaging System with Tomosynthesis

Agfa's tomosynthesis for DR uses iterative reconstruction for fast multi-slice image reconstruction with less noise and fewer artefacts.

PR Newswire 02.22.19

Electronics | Neurological | Patient Monitoring

New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep within the Brain

Noninvasive measurements of calcium could reveal neurons’ roles in different types of behavior.

Anne Trafton, MIT News Office 02.22.19

Contract Manufacturing | Molding

Medbio Acquires AIM Plastics

The successful acquisition of AIM represents a major step forward in Graham's investment thesis to build a premier medical device manufacturing business.

Medbio LLC 02.22.19

Diagnostics | Electronics | Patient Monitoring

Robotic Sensor Can Spot Reproductive Health Problems in Real-Time

The sensor measures hormones that affect fertility, sexual development, and menstruation more quickly and cheaply than current methods.

Imperial College London 02.21.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

First Motor-Controlled Heart Valves Implanted in Europe

The self-expanding aortic valves (CENTERA) were implanted at Mainz University Medical Center.

Universitat Mainz 02.21.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical

Micro Interventional Devices and Neovasc Settle TMVR Lawsuit

Neovasc will pay MID $3M upfront over 2 years, and a 1.3 percent royalty on commercial sales of its Tiara device.

PR Newswire 02.21.19

Diagnostics

FDA Clears New Soft Tissue Visualization for ViewRay's MRIdian System

Proprietary technology from ViewRay enables imaging and treatment enhancements.

PR Newswire 02.21.19

R&D & Design

Help Wanted

Wealth of new technology is driving R&D outsourcing among medtech firms.

Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.21.19

Digital Health | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT

Novo Nordisk Digital Insulin Pen Now Compatible with Abbott's FreeStyle Libre CGM

Insulin data can be shared between Novo Nordisk connected insulin pens and digital health tools compatible with FreeStyle Libre products.

Abbott Laboratories 02.20.19

Surgical

FDA Clears Intuitive Surgical's Lung Cancer Biopsy Robot

Flexible robotic catheter helps physicians reach nodules in the peripheral lung.

Intuitive Surgical 02.20.19

Cardiovascular

Edwards’ PASCAL Transcatheter System Receives CE Mark

The PASCAL system is designed for effective reduction of mitral regurgitation while respecting the native anatomy.

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 02.20.19

Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs Philips' DigitalDiagnost C90 Digital Radiography System

The ceiling-mounted system touts the industry’s first live camera image at the tube head.

Philips 02.20.19

Neurological

Robotic Aid to Drug-Free Depression Treatment Wins FDA Nod

MagVenture TMS Therapy is an effective, non-invasive option for the large number of patients not responding to antidepressants.

PR Newswire 02.20.19

Cardiovascular

Powering a Pacemaker with a Patient's Heartbeat

The device was successfully tested in pigs.

American Chemical Society 02.20.19

Neurological

$Medtronic Launches Deep Brain Stimulation for Medically-Refractory Epilepsy$

Medtronic Launches Deep Brain Stimulation for Medically-Refractory Epilepsy

With the official launch and first implant, several health insurers now consider DBS therapy for epilepsy a covered indication.

GlobeNewswire 02.20.19

Patient Monitoring

U.S. Joins False Claims Suit Against Arriva Medical & Alere

Lawsuit alleges the companies submitted or caused false claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary glucometers and paid kickbacks to Medicare beneficiaries.

United States Department of Justice 02.20.19

Digital Health | Neurological | Patient Monitoring