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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.
Ventec Life Systems and Parachute Health Announce Digital Partnership
Parachute Platform improves business outcomes for care providers, and it maintains a simple way to order medical equipment and supplies.
Orthofix Announces Milestone: 60,000+ M6-C Artificial Cervical Discs Implanted Worldwide
“The M6-C artificial cervical disc is continuing to establish a market-leading position globally with more than 60,000 devices implanted worldwide,” said Orthofix President of Global Spine Kevin Kenny.
Aerin Medical Announces Key Events at American Rhinologic Society and American Academy of Otolaryngology 2021 Meetings
At the ARS annual meeting, physician investigators will discuss results from two clinical studies evaluating VivAer®, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled, radiofrequency (RF) device, for the treatment of nasal airway obstruction (NAO) caused by nasal valve collapse
Medtronic Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery System: 1st Procedure Performed In Asia
The Hugo RAS system — Medtronic's solution to historic cost and utilization barriers that have kept surgical robotics out of reach for many hospitals — is a modular, multi-quadrant platform designed for a broad range of soft-tissue procedures. It combines wristed instruments, 3D visualization, and Touch Surgery™ Enterprise, a cloud-based surgical video capture and management solution, with dedicated support teams specializing in robotics program optimization, service, and training.
NTHU Researchers Develop Ultrasonic Vortex Thrombolytic Device
Professor Yeh explained that the current treatment options includes drug delivery catheter and thrombectomy devices, but they are not effective enough or may bring up hemorrhage risks. This was the reason motivating him to research for a more effective and safer solution.
Intelivation Technologies Launches Advantage-C™ PEEK Cervical Interbody Fusion Device
The Advantage-C™ PEEK Cervical Interbody fusion device is designed to be used in skeletally mature patients in levels C2-T1 in conjunction with fixation for ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) procedures.
LSO Medical Announces CE Approval of Next-Gen LUMESEAL Laser
Designed to enhance ease-of-use and to provide greater precision and control throughout the procedure, Lumeseal is announced as the successor of the efficient and widely used ENDOTHERME 1470 platform.
U.S. Patent Office Completes Review of Medtronic Patents, Rejects More Axonics Challenges
Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has affirmed an additional three patents in a dispute with Axonics over intellectual property for its sacral neuromodulation (SNM) device family, the InterStim™ systems.
Camber Spine Launches SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T Implants for National Distribution
Providing structural stability following discectomy, the SPIRA Posterior Lumbar Spacers have different shapes and designs to accommodate a broader array of posterior and transforaminal approaches and techniques.