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Medical Device Industry News | Latest Developments, Breakthroughs & Future Outlook
Latest News and Developments
Ellipsys Vascular Access System to Return to U.S. Market in 2026
Ellipsys Medical, Inc. today announced that the Ellipsys® Vascular Access System will once again be commercially available, with initial availability anticipated in mid-2026. The announcement marks the planned reintroduction of the minimally invasive technology to clinicians and patients following a period of limited market availability. The Ellipsys System, previously available...
Genesys Spine Announces Launch of the SIros-X™ System for Sacroiliac Joint Fusion and Pelvic Fixation of Pedicle Screw Constructs
Inaugural case performed by spine surgeon Dr. Scott L. Parker highlights the system's strength, versatility, and precision for supporting multi-level spinal constructs
Clinical Trials
First Implant of KingstronBio’s ProStyle M® Transcatheter Mitral Valve System Successfully Completed in National Multicenter Confirmatory Study
On March 12, 2026, the first implant of the ProStyle M® Transcatheter Mitral Valve System (ProStyle M®) was successfully completed under pure ultrasound guidance as part of its confirmatory clinical study. The device is independently developed by KingstronBio Technology (Changshu) Co., Ltd. (KingstronBio). The procedure was performed by Professor Wang Chunsheng and Professor...
Supira Medical Announces FDA Approval for SUPPORT II Pivotal Trial, Advances in Cardiogenic Shock
Company Appoints D. Keith Grossman to Board of Directors
Medicus Pharma Submits Optimized Phase 2 Study Protocol to U.S. FDA for Teverelix in Acute Urinary Retention
Mechanism-Driven Study Design Focused on Capital Efficiency and Accelerated Development for Near-Term Value Creation, Addressing a $2 Billion Potential Target Market
Biotechnology News
Variational AI Releases Enki 4: Major Update to Foundation Model for Small-Molecule Drug Discovery
Variational AI introduces Enki™ 4: an improved algorithm and architecture designed to scale, expanding the pre-trained target coverage from 592 to 760 and now applicable to proximity-based therapeutics and novel payloads for antibody drug conjugates
Transgene and NEC Bio Sign License Agreement to Prepare the Next Steps of the Development of TG4050 in Head and Neck Cancer
Akira Kitamura, GM, AI Drug Development Division of NEC Corporation and CEO of NEC Bio, added, "This agreement is an important milestone in our partnership with Transgene and reflects NEC’s long-term commitment to the development of TG4050
iXCells Biotechnologies Joins International Collaboration to Evaluate Chemotherapeutic Toxicity in Human Organoids
Joint initiative with Rosebud Biosciences, Kantify, and funded by Incite will identify and quantify off-target toxicities in chemotherapy patients
Mergers & Acquisitions
Vygon acquires Stiletto® and its SlipStream™ technology from Avia Vascular
Acquisition of new generation extended-dwell catheter and patented insertion system strengthens Vygon’s vascular access leadership and accelerates US expansion
February 10, 2026
Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Penumbra, Inc.
Acquisition to expand Boston Scientific’s cardiovascular portfolio and further address increasing prevalence of vascular diseases
January 15, 2026
PathoQuest, a Kurma Partners portfolio company, announces a definitive agreement to be acquired by Charles River Laboratories
PathoQuest was built and supported by Kurma Partners and the Pasteur Institute and based on the groundbreaking work of Prof. Marc Eloit
January 12, 2026
Philips agrees to acquire SpectraWAVE Inc., advancing next-generation coronary intravascular imaging and physiological assessment with AI
Philips offers one of the most comprehensive image-guided therapy portfolios in the industry, providing solutions for visual guidance during minimally invasive procedures and image-guided therapy devices designed to enhance procedural efficiency and improve patient outcomes
December 15, 2025
Funding
Thrombolex Secures $50M Series A Financing to Advance Endovascular Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism and Venous Thrombus
March 16, 2026
The financing significantly strengthens the company’s capital position as it expands U.S. commercial infrastructure and advances clinical evidence generation across its endovascular catheter platform.
Wellpoint Invests More Than $2 Million to Strengthen Community-Based Care Across Arizona
March 16, 2026
Investments support seniors, people with disabilities, family caregivers, and the direct care workforce statewide
Industry Expert Bylines
The Hidden Economic Cost of Falling Vaccination Rates | By David A. Dodd – CEO of GeoVax
March 9, 2026
Even small declines in measles vaccination coverage costs the United States billions, revealing why prevention infrastructure matters more than emergency response
How an Intelligent QR Architecture and GS1 Digital Links Can Improve Medical Device Recall Workflows
February 20, 2026
By Ravi Pratap Maddimsetty, co-founder and CTO of Uniqode, responsible for all technology strategy, product innovation and engineering execution
HTM’s next frontier: AI, intelligent operations, and tech-driven resilience in 2026 | By Neil de Crescenzo, Chief Executive Officer at TRIMEDX
February 4, 2026
In this ever-changing healthcare landscape, prioritizing data-driven decision-making and proactively adopting advanced technologies will position health systems to achieve lasting success in 2026 and the years ahead
FDA Medical Device Updates
Market Reports
Centauri Therapeutics granted FDA QIDP status for CTX-187 treatment of Gram-negative bacterial infections
Dr. Debra Barker, Chief Medical Officer, Centauri Therapeutics, said: “This designation from the FDA will be invaluable as we continue to advance toward first in-human trials for CTX-187. The recognition of the potential value of our technology further underpins our belief in its potential to transform treatment paradigms for Gram-negative bacterial infections, filling an urgently needed gap in the market for new and effective treatment options for clinically vulnerable patients.”
March 10, 2026
Airiver Medical Granted FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation for Pulmonary Drug Coated Balloon to Treat Central Airway Stenosis; First Patient Treated in Clinical Trial
Designation may provide U.S. patients faster access to groundbreaking technology
March 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
Executives
AIROS Medical Appoints Dr John Evans as Lead Medical Advisor
Dr John Evans is a well-respected and renowned physician, educator, and speaker, and we are ecstatic to have him join our medical team,” said Gerald Malkoid, CEO of AIROS Medical.
March 31, 2026
MirZyme Appoints Lindsey Carnett as U.S. Global Ambassador for Women’s Health Innovation
Lindsey Carnett will support MirZyme’s mission to make preeclampsia predictable and preventable through strategic introductions, advocacy, and engagement with healthcare institutions, women’s health and heart organisations across the United States
March 25, 2026
Tetrous® Strengthens Commercial Leadership with Appointment of Thurman Ballard as Vice President of Sales
Orthopedic industry veteran to lead U.S. commercial expansion and accelerate adoption of EnFix® demineralized bone fiber implants for bone-tendon healing in Sports Medicine and Foot and Ankle
March 24, 2026
Advancements In Imaging
Philips unveils Rembra CT at ECR 2026, setting a new benchmark for speed and patient access designed to support diagnostic confidence for acute and high-demand imaging environments
CE Marked and 510(k) pending, Rembra’s advanced image reconstruction technology delivers up to 106 images per second [1] and a high throughput of up to 270 patients per day to support faster diagnosis by making scans available in near-real time
March 5, 2026
PreciseOnco research consortium awarded EUR 14.9 million IHI grant to drive breakthroughs in precision cancer treatment
Co-funded by the EU’s Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), the Philips-coordinated research consortium will combine advanced medical imaging, robotic guidance technologies, and AI to standardize and enhance the precision of minimally invasive cancer treatments
February 3, 2026
New Peer-Reviewed Study Validates AISAP’s AI Ability to Detect Major Heart Disease from a Single Ultrasound View
Retrospective Analysis of Over 120,000 Echocardiographic Studies Provides Clinical Evidence of Diagnostic Accuracy for Heart Failure and Valvular Disease
February 3, 2026
Hospitals In the News
Children’s Minnesota Unveils Region’s First Dedicated Pediatric Neurointerventional Angiography Suite to Treat Stroke Patients
The new suite brings advanced treatment options to pediatric patients with various types of strokes, including blood vessel malformations causing bleeding in the brain, as well as blood clots
March 4, 2026
Good Samaritan Medical Center Successfully Performs Focal Cryoablation for Prostate Cancer Using Advanced KOELIS Trinity® Fusion and Varian Cryoablation Technology
Good Sam and Dr. Jue are the only hospital and surgeon from Orlando through Miami to perform the surgery
February 11, 2026
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet Performs One of the World’s First TAVR-in-TAVR-in SAVR with Bioprosthetic Valve Fracture in 78-Year-Old
The advanced transcatheter intervention was undertaken to treat a repeatedly failing heart valve in a patient with a long and challenging history of aortic valve disease
February 3, 2026
Non-Profit News
Hope For The Warriors Awarded $3 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
$3 million investment strengthens foundation for the next generation of military family support
February 18, 2026
ACC Announces Inaugural Fellow for the Thad and Gerry Waites Rural Cardiovascular Research Fellowship
The new award provides up to $70,000 in funding to a Fellow-in-Training or an early-career cardiologist
February 18, 2026
AAOS Establishes Orthobiologics Registry to Advance Evidence-Based Orthobiologics Research
Pilot program addresses critical evidence gap in emerging regenerative medicine treatments for 32.5 million Americans with knee osteoarthritis
December 5, 2025
Healthcare: Understanding the Business Side of the Industry and Its Implications
TransDental Is Fixing the Billing Problem That’s Quietly Draining Dental Practices Dry
TransDental is a dedicated dental billing company serving independent practices and group offices across the United States
March 18, 2026
Healthcare Interoperability vs Health Information Exchange (HIE): What’s the Difference in Practice
Health information exchange and healthcare interoperability are related but not interchangeable. One focuses on moving data across boundaries. The other ensures that data can be used meaningfully inside systems.
March 16, 2026
Revolutionizing Production Efficiency with a Carton Packaging Machine
The Magic of Automation: How Carton Packaging Machines Transform Production Lines
Unleashing Speed: The Impact of Carton Packaging on Production Rates
March 4, 2026
The Staffing Problem That Starts Before Anyone Quits
The staffing challenges facing healthcare will not disappear
March 3, 2026
Healthcare Careers
Nurses Corner
October 2, 2025
