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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.
Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal Reports Study Results from Mirasol System
Terumo BCT’s Mirasol system reduces the virus causing COVID-19 below the limit of detection in plasma and platelets.
First U.S. Commercial Use of Tack Endovascular System (4F) in Below-the-Knee Arteries
Notably the first FDA-approved vascular implant for below-the-knee post-angioplasty dissection repair, Tack® implants are designed to optimize balloon angioplasty outcomes in the challenging critical limb ischemia (CLI) patient population.
Precision Spine Launches Reform MC (Midline Cortical) System
Precision Spine notes the Reform MC system is a top-loading, multiple components, posterior spinal fixation system which consists of cannulated pedicle screws, straight and lordotic rods, and locking cap screws. Components are available in a variety of sizes to closely match patient anatomy.
Vivos Therapeutics Successfully Launches Online Training to Healthcare Professionals During Pandemic
Vivos sponsored its first online education and training Summit on March 26-27, featuring selected clinicians from the dental and medical arena, reaching maximum capacity in just three days, with over 500 dentists in attendance.
Emergency Response Cart May Solve Ventilator Workflow Issues
Emergency Response Cart may solve ventilator workflow issues related to the urgent treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Getinge Online Enables Hospitals to Improve Efficiency by Using Product Data to Gain Insights and Maximize Uptime
Getinge Online, part of the service offering Getinge Care, is a digital platform to which hospitals can connect their Getinge products to transfer equipment data.
Battelle Donates $1 Million to Support Three Central Ohio Organizations Providing Essential, High-Demand Services During Coronavirus Pandemic
As part of its mission to make positive impacts in the city it’s called home for 90 years, Battelle announced it is donating a total of $1 million to three central Ohio organizations to provide increased emergency support because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Contaminated Reusable Bronchoscopes Could Cause Secondary Infections and Higher Mortality Rates in COVID-19 Patients: Researchers Warn
Patients and healthcare staff may be at risk of infection from contaminated bronchoscopes, the devices used to look inside patients’ lungs.
3M Partnership With Cummins Expected to Increase Production of Filters for Powered Air Purifying Respirators
The partnership has the potential to more than double the current production of filters for 3M’s PAPRs.