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MEDICAL DEVICES, TECHNOLOGIES, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
The medical device space is growing rapidly as new startups and investments from major players enter the market. Some of the most notable investors in medical devices include venture capital firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital, and Accel Partners, as well as large companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic.
This influx of investment is driving innovation in the medical device space, with new devices and treatments being developed all the time. This growth is also creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, who can now launch their own medical device startups and access funding from major players.
New Indigo System by Penumbra
“Penumbra continues to lead the field of clot management by bringing highly innovative technology to address the challenges that we as physicians face while caring for our patients,” said Frank Arko, M.D., chief, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, North Carolina.
CORI Surgical System Launches
"The CORI Surgical System is truly next-generation robotics. Its efficient handheld form factor is ideal for surgery centers, which is where the market is moving, and it just erases away bone with the new bone milling technique," said Dr. Jimmy Chow, Orthopaedic Surgeon for Hip and Knee, Orthopedic Institute of the West.
ulrich medical USA® Announces the Nationwide Commercial Release of the Momentum Posterior Spinal Fixation System
Dr. Christopher F. Wagener of Allentown, PA performed multiple procedures with Momentum during the alpha launch period and said, "Momentum gives surgeons exactly what they need, both simplicity and reliability."
Edwards Lifesciences Agrees To Global Transcatheter Litigation Settlement With Abbott
Details of the settlement are confidential.
Venus Medtech to Partner with Pi-Cardia to Bring its Leaflex™ Aortic Valve Technology to China
Pi-Cardia's Leaflex™ catheter performs mechanical scoring of valve calcification, restoring leaflets' mobility and improving valve hemodynamics.
IPM Group Partners with Chirana Medical, Ximedica and NDA Partners
IPM Group reports they have partnered with Chirana Medical, Ximedica, and NDA Partners to rapidly scale up the production of the proprietary ICU lung ventilator, Aura V.
Ascend Performance Materials Reports Surgical Mask Is In Development With Acteev™ Technology Shows Efficacy Against SARS-CoV-2 Plus Level III Filtration Properties
Acteev technology has been shown in laboratory tests to deactivate SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and other pathogens including H1N1, betacoronavirus OC43, human coronavirus 229E and Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria such as staphylococcus and E. coli, according to Vikram Gopal, Ph.D., Ascend’s chief technology officer. The testing was conducted following the protocols of ISO, ASTM or other international standards organizations.
Inscopix Announces Collaboration With Bruker for Advanced Analysis of Brain Circuits by Combining Miniature Microscopes With Multiphoton Microscopy
“We are very excited to announce the launch of the MIRA platform and the collaboration with Bruker, a leader in multiphoton imaging-based applications for neuroscience,” said Kunal Ghosh, Ph.D., CEO and founder of Inscopix.
Medtronic and Tandem Diabetes Care Enter Into Patent Cross-License Agreement
Cross-licensing each other’s patent portfolios enables both companies to focus on helping people with diabetes through innovation of future products and services, while avoiding the distraction of potential legal disagreements.