Electrophysiologists are giving the new pulsed field ablation system a warm welcome.
https://www.mddionline.com/cardiovascular/boston-scientific-s-farapulse-is-a-showstopper
To consistently mold components that meet quality control specs and reduce development hours for customers, follow these steps.
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With the newly approved applications, Exo is now cleared for cardiac, lung, bladder, hip, and thyroid.
The rise of family offices and incubators is transforming the funding landscape for early-stage medtech companies, providing new opportunities and insights for success.
https://www.mddionline.com/startups/the-new-frontier-of-early-stage-medical-device-funding
In a year that’s already filled with M&A, Bruker said it will acquire NanoString for $392 million.
https://www.mddionline.com/ma/nanostring-goes-from-filing-bankruptcy-to-being-acquired
The LumiSystem enables surgeons to scan the breast cavity post-lumpectomy in real time, detect, and resect residual cancer that otherwise could have been missed.
Over the past year, the company has been trying to stabilize its financial situation, including previous restructuring plans.
https://www.mddionline.com/business/dermtech-cuts-100-seeks-strategic-alternatives
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor weighs in on an evolving debate in medical device design.
https://www.mddionline.com/design-engineering/cool-device-bruh-but-does-it-work-
A medtech analyst looks at how the Kalamazoo, MI-based company could potentially enter the surgical robotics market.
https://www.mddionline.com/robotics/how-will-stryker-enter-the-surgical-robotics-fray-
The new robot launch will make it harder for competitors to dethrone the robotics king.
https://www.mddionline.com/robotics/new-da-vinci-launch-could-catalyze-robotic-surgery-adoption
The largest public hospital in the country will receive the latest mammography tech and hands-on training to improve breast cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
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The Form 4 can achieve vertical print speeds of 100 mm per hour and outpace injection molding, according to the company.
https://www.mddionline.com/3d-printing/formlabs-releases-fastest-3d-printer-yet
The partnership will scale up production of ReadyGo Diagnostics’ signature device and give it global reach.
https://www.mddionline.com/ivd/porex-partners-with-uk-based-diagnostics-startup
The company is urging customers to update the device software in order to mitigate noted software anomalies.
The company is on track to be the fastest-growing company in medtech again this year.
https://www.mddionline.com/business/abbott-has-a-powerful-product-lineup-in-the-chamber
Consider these tips for engineering sustainability into products and processes without compromising performance and safety.
Recent approvals in the TAVR and TMVR markets are providing significant opportunities for companies like Vivasure Medical. The Galway, Ireland-based company recently said the first large-bore ven...
Categorized as a correction, not product removal, the company is recommending physicians not use the aliquot technique to deliver the Obsidio Conformable Embolic due to increased patient risk.
https://www.mddionline.com/regulatory-quality/boston-scientific-class-i-recall-linked-to-two-deaths
The study will evaluate whether portable MR brain imaging can reliably identify brain swelling and bleeding associated with Alzheimer’s amyloid-targeting therapy at the same time as infusions t...
https://www.mddionline.com/neurological/hyperfine-enrolls-first-patients-in-swoop-care-pmr-study
The company's chairman and CEO hinted at the possibility of more M&A during a recent earnings call.
EarliTec's CTO shares how the company’s autism diagnostic and assessment technology makes diagnosing autism easier for clinicians and families while avoiding common AI pitfalls.
https://www.mddionline.com/artificial-intelligence/a-better-ai-tool-for-diagnosing-assessing-autism
The act lays down the law for artificial intelligence development and usage, dishing out hefty fines and a laundry list of must-dos for outfits dabbling in AI.
The VSP PEEK Cranial Implant system includes a complete FDA-cleared workflow comprising segmentation and 3D-modeling software, a printer developed by 3D Systems, and PEEK resin from Evonik.
https://www.mddionline.com/implants/3d-printed-peek-cranial-implants-cleared-by-fda
Long-term buildup of biomaterials can obstruct the device, making it less effective at helping the heart pump blood.
https://www.mddionline.com/qa-qc/14-deaths-connected-to-latest-abbott-heartmate-recall
The Basel, Switzerland-based company’s test looks for the presence of amyloid pathology in patients suspected of having Alzheimer’s.
https://www.mddionline.com/ivd/roche-lands-breakthrough-designation-for-alzheimer-s-test
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor pushes for patient access to breakthrough medical devices.
Here’s how you can be the leader you’ve always wanted to be, even within the prescribed limits of industry regulations.
https://www.mddionline.com/packaging/how-to-be-a-packaging-visionary-in-pharma-and-medtech
In this Q&A, MD+DI investigates the connection between how better collaboration among academic institutions and industry could improve the production of medical devices.
https://www.mddionline.com/rd/bridging-the-gap-between-research-medical-device-development
Bethany Corbin, a recognized thought leader in women's health, is set to keynote IME South. The six-in-one advanced design and manufacturing expo returns June 4-6 to the Charlotte Convention Cent...
Illumina hopes to finalize the plan with EU regulators sometime in 2Q24.
https://www.mddionline.com/ivd/eu-regulators-approve-illumina-s-plan-to-divest-grail
A Widex product designer shares insights behind the design of the company's newest hearing aid.
The decree restricts manufacturing and distribution of devices at or from Philips Respironics facilities in PA and CA until it has completed repair, rework, replacement, and refund activities.
Analysts discuss the potential impact of a clinical trial that had Medtronic’s Evolut technology go head-to-head with Edward’s Sapien platform.
https://www.mddionline.com/cardiovascular/is-the-smart-trial-a-game-changer-for-tavr
Medical Microinstruments reported it has received a De Novo Classification for its Symani Surgical System.
https://www.mddionline.com/robotics/there-s-a-new-surgical-robotics-solution-in-town
Fresh off a $42 million series A financing, Reprieve Medical is developing an intelligent automated fluid management system for heart failure patients.
https://www.mddionline.com/startups/new-cardiovascular-company-emerges-from-stealth-mode
The acquisition will enhance its manufacturing capabilities, technology, and geographical footprint, said Atalys.
https://www.mddionline.com/business/medical-injection-molder-schnipke-acquired-by-atalys
The cardiovascular market is one of the hottest segments in the medical device industry. MD+DI looks at the companies making the most noise in cardiology.
https://www.mddionline.com/cardiovascular/6-most-influential-cardiovascular-companies
The tech giant said the decision to ban the watches were made relying on Masimo patents that were “purely hypothetical” when filing the complaint in 2021.
Asensus Surgical was once poised to take on Intuitive Surgical. Now the company clings to a life preserver from a prospective buyer.
https://www.mddionline.com/ma/a-drowning-medtech-company-clings-to-a-life-preserver
University of Michigan research showcases how automated laboratories expedite chemical testing, enabling transformative battery advancements.
The recall comes after reports of cracking at the distal catheter shaft, possibly resulting in patient injury.
This week in Pedersen’s POV, our senior editor revisits the trend of “biggering” in the medical device industry through a new lens.
https://www.mddionline.com/ma/medtech-mega-mergers-cautionary-tale-or-compelling-growth-strategy-
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https://www.mddionline.com/cardiovascular/medtech-in-a-minute-abbott-s-big-fda-approval-and-more
An FTC request stalls Boston Scientific's acquisition of Axonics.
https://www.mddionline.com/ma/high-profile-merger-hits-a-regulatory-roadblock
The New Brunswick, NJ-based company could strengthen its position in the cardiovascular intervention market with this $13.1 billion acquisition.
https://www.mddionline.com/ma/j-j-puts-the-rumors-to-bed-moves-to-acquire-shockwave
Keeping you up to date on all the medical device supplier news.
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The recall reported the possibility of the devices producing continuous positive gas flow instead of the intended cycling when switched to the ventilate operating mode.
The kits are being recalled after reports of increased resistance in the guidewire handle and chamber during use.