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Thursday, October 17, 2024

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What are the future trends of medical devices?  In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, staying informed about the latest advancements in medical technology is essential for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Medical Device News Magazine serves as a vital resource, offering insights into cutting-edge innovations, regulatory developments, and industry trends that impact both patient care and business strategies. This publication aims to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals, investors, and the medical device industry, providing a comprehensive platform of medical device news that can result in discussions on medical device/biotechnology advancements and their implications for the future of medicine.

Read on as we explore the intersection of technology and healthcare, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering collaboration within this dynamic field. Inquire about advertising. Medical Device News Magazine is a division of PTM Healthcare Marketing, Inc.

Industry Expert Byline

Harnessing the Power of the Heart and Mind: Overcoming Atrial Fibrillation and Launching a Business | By Jim Kaveney

Jim Kaveney writes: "In both entrepreneurship and managing AFib, I have learned that the heart and mind are not in opposition but work together in powerful harmony. Whether navigating the unpredictable rhythms of my heart or the rollercoaster ride of building a business, I discovered that resilience is born from this partnership. By harnessing the power of both, I transformed my pain into purpose, allowing me to overcome the challenges of AFib and entrepreneurship, and ultimately, to help others do the same."

Medical Device News Updates

Nordic and BeeKeeperAI Partner | To Accelerate AI-driven Clinical Decision Support at the Point of Care

"By embracing AI in healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered and setting a new standard for patient-centered, personalized, and efficient care," said Nordic Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD. "Our partnership with BeeKeeperAI and the integration of RightAI into the EHR allows us to introduce AI models that create real-world impact and drive better patient outcomes."

TriCelX, Inc. Announces Opening of Its Flagship Clinic at The Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research Center at The Star in Frisco,...

Jakes Jordaan, CEO at TriCelX: “With the guidance of our Military Advisory Board, which includes Gen. Lance L. Smith and Brigadier Gen. Mark T. Kimmitt, our team is developing a proprietary biological medical countermeasures cell processing platform -- to produce native, non-expanded biologics -- to help our warriors facing unique threats such as Acute Radiation Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury and battlefield wounds.”

Mergers & Acquisitions & Funding

Nuclera Closes $75 Million USD Financing

The funding will accelerate the commercialization of the Nuclera eProtein Discovery platform, to optimize protein expression and purification workflows within research labs globally

Biocomposites Invests in InfectoTest GmbH | Developers of a Bacterial-specific Point-of-care Test for Periprosthetic Joint infection

Michael Harris, Chief Executive Officer of Biocomposites, said: “Periprosthetic joint infection is a large and growing problem worldwide. Quickly and accurately pinpointing the bacteria that cause each infection is essential if patients are to receive the best care and maximise their chances of full recovery.

Clinical Trials & Updates

Penumbra Announces Completion of THUNDER IDE Study Enrollment for Acute Ischemic Stroke

The THUNDER IDE study is a multi-center, single-arm study evaluating patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusion (LVO) who are eligible for mechanical thrombectomy. The primary efficacy endpoint includes revascularization of the occluded target vessel at immediate post-procedure.

Conformal Medical Announces Launch of the GLACE Study with Next-Gen CLAAS® AcuFORM™ Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device

"The use of ICE imaging in LAAO is growing significantly and will continue," said James Reinstein, President and CEO of Conformal Medical. "Our next-generation LAAO technology conforms to individual anatomies, enabling clinicians to simplify the procedure with 2 sizes, the ability to confirm seal, and eliminate general anesthesia & intubation."

Biotechnology News

groninger to Highlight Filling and Closing Unit Series for OTC Pharma and Diagnostics Products At Pack Expo

groinger flexcare 101 is part of a broader series of precision filling & closing machines for glass or plastic bottles of various sizes; groninger also will highlight filler-closer for ready-to-use syringes, vials & cartridges.

BD Announces New Robotics Solution to Automate, Standardize Single-Cell Research

The automated solution from the BD and Hamilton collaboration standardizes traditionally manual processes and speeds the generation of material for genetic sequencing. The solution includes the newly released BD® OMICS-One XT WTA Assay and the Hamilton® Microlab™ NGS STAR automated liquid handling platform. Because the NGS STAR is already installed in many laboratories and facilities worldwide, more researchers, processing samples across an array of genomics applications, can easily integrate the new automation-ready BD® assay into existing workflows.

Headlines

Pioneering Hospitals Take Major Steps Towards Decarbonizing Healthcare with Philips

“Good healthcare has to be environmentally sustainable, which means words and good intentions urgently need to be turned into positive actions. Philips is committed to co-creating solutions that drive measurable, impactful change. By working with like-minded action leaders around the world, sharing with them our expertise in sustainable healthcare operations, we are helping them to take critical and tangible steps toward a greener future, while at the same time enhancing patient care,” said Robert Metzke, Global Head of Sustainability at Philips.

IVUS and iFR Technologies Receive Top-level Recognition in New ESC Guidelines, Reinforcing their Role In Optimizing Coronary Interventions and Patient Outcomes

The latest updates to these ESC guidelines emphasize the robust clinical evidence supporting the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR), both of which have demonstrated significant benefits in improving patient outcomes through numerous large-scale randomized trials like DEFINE FLAIR and iFR SWEDEHEART. The updates were announced at the recent ESC Congress in London, five years after the last update in 2019, and simultaneously published in the European Heart Journal.

Market Reports

Hospitals In the News

Delray Medical Center First Hospital in Palm Beach County to Successfully Implant New Dissolvable Stent for People with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Below-the-Knee

The procedure was completed by vascular surgeon Dr. Joseph Ricotta, National Medical Director of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy for Tenet Healthcare and Professor of Surgery and Program Director of the vascular surgery fellowship at Florida Atlanta University School of Medicine.

Executives Making Headlines

Mark Gaffney brings over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, and operations in both private and public biotechnology companies, and will lead the team that defines and executes on the corporate strategy, particularly as its lead program is on pace to complete its Phase 1 program later this year. 
Dr. John Beeler is a seasoned biopharma executive with extensive experience in growing innovative companies, will lead BPGbio’s business development team in securing licensing and commercial partnership opportunities for BPGbio’s NAi Interrogative Biology platform and its extensive pipeline of AI-developed therapeutic candidates.

FDA

CMR Surgical receives U.S. FDA Marketing Authorization for next-generation Versius Surgical System

CMR Surgical notes the FDA marketing authorization of Versius is a significant milestone for CMR as Versius is the first multi-port, soft tissue general surgical Robotic Assisted Surgical Device (RASD) to successfully be authorized through FDA’s De Novo application process. Versius is a RASD intended to assist in the precise and accurate control of Versius Surgical endoscopic instruments and is indicated in the U.S. for adult patients 22 years of age and older, eligible for soft tissue minimal access surgery, for cholecystectomy.

Non Profit News

Study: Private Equity Acquisitions in Cardiology on the Rise

“Policymakers and clinicians have raised concern about the growing presence of private equity in other medical specialties. Although cardiology is an attractive target for private equity firms, little is known about the number and types of practices that are being acquired,” said Senior Author Rishi K. Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, a cardiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and associate professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston. “Private equity acquisitions in other specialties have been shown to decrease quality and increase costs, so it is critical to understand the impact on cardiology.”

CMT Research Foundation Invests in ReviR Therapeutics Research to Pioneer Small Molecule Therapeutics for CMT1A

"Collaborating with ReviR Therapeutics aligns perfectly with CMTRF's mission to accelerate the development of therapies that can halt or even reverse the progression of CMT," says Cleary Simpson, CEO of the CMT Research Foundation. "Their cutting-edge technology has the potential to transform the lives of those living with this chronic condition by providing a non-invasive, potent, and easily administrable treatment option."

RSNA Reports: Brain Connectivity on MRI Predicts Parkinson’s Disease Progression

RSNA notes: The findings support the theory that functional and structural connections between brain regions may significantly contribute to Parkinson’s disease progression.

JACC Report Card Highlights Inequities in CV Care, Death Rates

JACC Incoming Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC, said, the goal of the report card is to promote accountability and catalyze action that finally addresses this national tragedy.

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Nurses Corner

Hospice Nurse with 3 Million Social Media Followers Partners with Medical Device Company

Hospice Nurse Julie and Hospi Corporation Team Up to Raise Awareness about the Macy Catheter

Nurse.com Unveils Next-Generation Talent Marketplace To Revolutionize Healthcare Hiring

With a deep understanding of nurses’ behavior and skills, Nurse.com utilizes next-generation technology, candidate data, and completed courses to deliver personalized job matches. This approach enables recruiters to find candidates who not only meet their organization’s needs but also fit its culture.
Renowned Vascular Surgeon Dr Frank Veith Unveils Dark Side Of The Medical Profession In Revealing New Memoir

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