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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.
First Patient Treated with Coronet Soft Tissue Fixation System
The Coronet Soft Tissue Fixation Systems is a tenodesis device intended for the fixation of soft tissue and tendon to bone.
ProCuity The First Completely Wireless Hospital Bed Launched by Stryker: Set at an Industry-Low Height of 11.5 Inches Ergonomically Designed
ProCuity bed was designed to help reduce in-hospital patient falls at all acuity levels, improve nurse workflow efficiencies and safety, as well as help lower hospital costs. It is the only bed on the market today that can connect seamlessly to nurse call systems without the use of cables or wires.
Medovate Signs Exclusive Agreement with Vygon to Distribute SAFIRA
SAFIRA, developed in collaboration with UK National Health Service (NHS) clinicians, transforms the technique of Peripheral Nerve Blockade into a one-person procedure, giving the anesthetist full control of the injection at all times.
Cadillac Products Launches New Brand, Line of Medical Gowns as PPE Demand Increases
The company said the gowns are designed to maintain the integrity of comfort, flexibility and safety for all end users' needs, while also conforming with AAMI PB70 Barrier Level 1, 2 and 3 standards, withstanding water spray and water penetration under constant contact with increasing pressure.
Endologix Launches ALTO Abdominal Stent Graft System in Europe
“We are pleased to expand the product launch to include Europe, making ALTO available to our physician partners and patients there as well as in the U.S.,” commented Prof. Matt Thompson, chief medical officer of Endologix.
JUNE Medical Announces the Launch of a Male Surgical Retractor Kit
The company notes the Galaxy II Male kit is set to revolutionize male procedures by dramatically improving visualization during surgery.
2.5mm MicroStent and MicroBalloon XL Receive CE Mark Reports Micro Medical Solutions
The 2.5 mm MicroStent vascular stent, is the smallest diameter MicroStent to date. Also granted CE Mark approval is the long (120 cm) over-the-wire balloon catheter, MicroBalloon XL.
Nearly $1 Million in PPE Is Donated to International Medical Corps for COVID-19 Response Efforts
PPE Donations includes more than 1.1 million surgical masks and 408,000 KN95 respirators, which are being distributed by International Medical Corps, a long-time partner of the Medtronic Foundation, to more than 15 hospitals and health facilities chosen for their locations in COVID-19 hot spots, or directly to individuals as part of prevention efforts.
Reflow Medical Receives Approval in Japan for the Wingman Catheter to Cross Chronic Total Occlusions in Peripheral Artery Disease
The company has partnered with Century Medical, Inc. (CMI), a leading medical device distributor based in Tokyo, to introduce the Wingman CTO Catheter in Japan.