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.
DTM Spinal Cord Stimulation Using the Medtronic Intellis™ Platform Shows Superior Back Pain Relief Compared to Conventional SCS Therapy in an RCT
Three-month results showed 80% of patients with chronic back pain treated with DTM Spinal Cord Stimulation reported at least 50% pain relief, compared with 51% of patients treated with conventional SCS, as measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a widely used and accepted measure for pain intensity.1 Fifty-percent pain relief, as measured by VAS, is a recognized industry standard to define minimum therapy success.
ATL Technology Expands Operations in Costa Rica
ATL Technology reports the expansion, which will add over 9,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, is one step in ATL's strategic Costa Rica growth plan.
TriForce Peripheral Crossing Set Commercially Available
The TriForce Peripheral Crossing Set is designed to be percutaneously introduced into blood vessels and support a wire guide while performing a peripheral intervention.
Earlens Announces Partnership with Verily
Earlens believes Verily's capabilities make Verily a natural partner as Earlens expands the capabilities and impact of its solutions.
CoNextions Medical Announces Initial Commercial Use of CoNextions TR Tendon Repair Device
The CoNextions TR is a stainless steel and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene implant developed as an alternative to traditional suturing.
Itamar Medical Selected to Participate in the Prestigious Weizmann Institute Project 10K
WatchPAT has been selected for inclusion in the Weizmann Institute’s Project 10K notes Itmar Medical.