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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.
University of Colorado School of Medicine Will Work with DreaMed Diabetes to Deploy Its Advisor System as a New Resource for Diabetes Device Initiation
“We are truly honored to be part of this project,” said Ryan Hovey, general manager for North America at DreaMed. “We have been able to demonstrate the ability to support endocrinology practices by centralizing patient device data as well as providing evaluation reports and FDA cleared treatment recommendations.
Dynamic Technology Solutions Introduces a Self-Diagnostic Tool that Measures Product End-of-Life Risk Exposure
Dynamic's CEO and President, Farida Ali, noted that, "For companies that do not have any EOL risk management disciplines in place, that task can seem complex and daunting. Conversely, for companies that do have relevant EOL-related processes and procedures, there is always the risk of operating with outdated or insufficient protections. In both cases, application of our EOL PrepSM provides a fast and effective way to either design or strengthen an effective risk management strategy."
Semtech’s LoRa® Devices and Ontex Enhance Smart Hospitals and Elder Care
Ontex developed and owns the smart diaper concept, and worked with Belgian medical device agency Zenso Electronics to seamlessly integrate Semtech’s LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® standard to alert caregivers via an app when the pad needs to be changed.
Cook Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Designation for New Drug-eluting Stent
The Breakthrough Device designation is granted for devices that have the potential to provide more effective treatment or diagnosis for life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions.
Montecito Medical Acquires Perimeter Center Commons
“This outstanding asset has all of the key attributes we look for in strategically acquiring medical office properties,” said Bryan Brown, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at Montecito Medical.
JUNE Medical Launches Semi-Blunt Hooks for the Galaxy II® Retractor
Angela Spang, CEO of JUNE Medical, added: “The new Semi-Blunt hook brings together the best of both worlds – a strong, elastic hold and reduced tissue trauma.
Stryker Announces First Patient Case Using New Tornier Perform® Patient-Matched Primary Reversed Glenoid
The case was completed Jan. 13 by Jay Keener, M.D., in St. Louis and will be highlighted in a presentation at the 2022 Advanced Shoulder Arthroplasty (ASAP) Meeting on Jan. 21 in Snowbird, Utah.
Successful First-in-Human Use of BENDIT21 Neurovascular Catheter Performed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Yossi Mazel, CEO of the Petach Tikva-based medical device company added, "This first-in-human case in the US together with other cases done in Israel and Europe, has demonstrated the potential of our steerable microcatheter to access torturous anatomies.
GPX Embolic Device Success in Challenging Tumor Case
“Treating a tumor with multiple feeding vessels in a controlled, thorough manner without risk of catheter entrapment can improve patient care and minimize the need for follow-on procedures,” said Libble Ginster, CEO of Fluidx Medical Technology.