Yearly Archives: 2020

Sharp Fluidics® Acquires neoClose® Laparoscopic and Robotic Port Closure Technology

neoClose® brings a simple, intuitive and reliable solution to assist the surgeon in closing port site defects, up to 3cm, following laparoscopic and robotic abdominal surgery.

OrthoSensor Receives 510(k) Alignment Clearance For VERASENSE™

OrthoSensor notes VERASENSE™ is to be used with Zimmer Biomet's Persona Knee System.

Xerox and Vortran Medical Partnering Allows for Mass Produce of Disposable Ventilators

Both companies are teaming up to speed and scale production of Vortran’s GO2Vent ventilator and related Airway Pressure Monitor for hospitals and emergency response units fighting the battle against COVID-19.

$1 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund is Launched by Inspire Brands: Fund to Support Childhood Hunger, Restaurant Industry Workers

The initial disbursement from the fund is a $100,000 grant from the Arby’s Foundation, a division of the Inspire Brands Foundation.

Hope Biosciences Receives FDA Approval to Commence First Stem Cell Clinical Trial for Protection Against COVID-19

The FDA has approved a Phase II clinical trial evaluating efficacy and safety of the Hope Bioscience autologous, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HB-adMSCs) to provide immune support against COVID-19.