- Medtronic Secures CE Mark for LigaSure™ Technology on Hugo™ Robotic-assisted Surgery System
- How Medical Billing Software is Revolutionizing Pharmacy Operations
- Recor Medical Supports Proposed CMS National Coverage Determination of Renal Denervation for the Treatment of Hypertension
- Dr Julia Wright Named MolecuLight Chief Medical Officer
- Reimagining CRM: What’s Next for Medtech Commercial Success | By Akshay Kapadia, CEO and Founder, Conexus Solutions, Inc.
- NICE Recommends Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Patients in the NHS
- Terumo Health Outcomes Announces Distribution Agreement for Caretaker Medical’s VitalStream® Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
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Medical Device Industry News: Latest Developments, Breakthroughs, and Future Outlook
Axlab, Danish Medtech Pioneer, expands to US with Advanced Robotic Tissue Sectioning for Pathology Laboratories
Kris Rokke, National Sales Director for Axlab in the US. “My team and I are extremely excited and honored about this unique opportunity to also offer this advanced technology to labs across the US and thus contribute to the pathology labs of tomorrow.”
Spartan Medical Broadens Single-Use Sterile Instrument Portfolio to Improve Outcomes, Increase Efficiency, and Generate Cost Savings
Spartan Medical products portfolio of single-use, sterile med tech includes micro and minor surgical convenience kits, kerrison rongeurs, spinal and general surgical retractors, dural repair kits, synthetic biologics, and a wide range of orthopedic pre-sterilized implants and devices.
Recor Medical Supports European Society of Cardiology’s Hypertension Guidelines
Record Medical notes the new guidelines, “2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension,” have been published online and recommend the consideration of renal denervation (RDN) as a safe and effective treatment option for patients who have uncontrolled resistant hypertension or those that have uncontrolled hypertension with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, who express a preference to undergo RDN.
ConTIPI Medical Selects EVERSANA to Support U.S. Commercialization of Non-Surgical Medical Device ProVate for Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
EVERSANA is a leading provider of global commercial services to the life sciences industry, to support commercialization for the ProVate device in the United States to help women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse.
Clinical Trials
Mount Sinai Study Calls for Major Changes in the Way People With Comorbidities Are Selected by Physicians for Lung Cancer Screening
The Mount Sinai study found that primary care physicians’ approach reflects a dearth of evidence-based guidance for lung cancer screening shared decision-making in patients with complex comorbidities
NYU/Brain: Brain Recordings in People Before Surgery Reveal How All Minds Plan What to Say Prior to Speaking
Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study results add to evidence that neighboring brain regions, the inferior frontal gyrus and the motor cortex, play an important role in such planning before words are said aloud. Both are part of the folded top layers of the brain, or cerebral cortex, which has long been known to control the muscle (motor) movements in the throat and mouth needed to produce speech. Less clear until now was how closely these regions determine the mix of sounds and words people want to say aloud, the authors report.
Aquedeon Medical Announces First Patient Enrolled in the IDE Study of Duett Vascular Graft System
This February, the first enrolled patient underwent open surgical aortic arch reconstruction at the University of Pennsylvania, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. During the surgery, the Duett Vascular Graft System was successfully deployed to connect the native left common carotid artery to the surgical graft.
Biotechnology News
Gyrolab Generic Anti-AAV Kit to Support Gene Therapy Development | Introduced by Gyros Protein Technologies
The Gyrolab Generic Anti-AAV Kit supports identification of pre-existing immunity that may interfere with the efficacy of AAV-based gene therapy delivery.
Sphere Fluidics Awarded Gold Accreditation by Investors in People
Dale Levitzke, CEO of Sphere Fluidics, expressed his pride in the achievement: “Receiving the Gold Investors in People Award is a significant milestone for Sphere Fluidics. It recognizes the dedication and hard work of our entire team in creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. This award is not just a tribute to our HR practices, but a testament to our commitment to nurturing a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.”
Jumpcode Genomics and Takara Bio USA Announce Global Patent Partnership
Under the terms of the agreement Jumpcode Genomics and Takara Bio USA have each granted the other party a license to use their IP in exchange for an agreed royalty payment. The financial terms were not disclosed. The companies’ combined IP comprises multiple patents and patent applications worldwide, including U.S. Patent 11,708,606, held by Jumpcode, and U.S. Patent 10,150,985, held by Takara Bio USA.
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New Thinking is Pushing the Boundaries of Shoulder Arthroplasty | Steven Goldberg, MD
Dr. Goldberg notes, “In contrast, the shoulder arthroplasty market is quite the opposite as competitive designs vary drastically in terms of implant bone fixation, geometry, and the resultant biomechanics. The “optimal” design is still yet to be discovered, though innovative companies are attempting to discover it. Yet, each device company is focused on the same goal: drive better patient outcomes with more consistent results.” Read on.
Closing the Divide: Advancing Surgical Equity Through AI and Light Field Innovations | By Dr Samuel Browd is the Co-founder and CMO at Proprio
Dr Brown writes, “Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various industries, and its potential impact on surgery is profound. AI tools, when leveraged correctly, can serve as a powerful tool in standardizing surgical practices and closing the gap in expertise between experienced and novice surgeons. By analyzing vast amounts of surgical data, AI algorithms can identify best practices, provide real-time guidance, and offer valuable insights for surgeons. This enables less-experienced surgeons to replicate the techniques of their more skilled counterparts and accelerate their learning curve.”
Gauging the Success of Interventions for Depression Using Quality of Life By Dr. Aron Tendler, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, BrainsWay
Considering the high prevalence and disease burden of depression, researchers at BrainsWay and Ben Gurion University sought to shed light on the impact of quality of life for treatment-resistant depression patients following Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS™) therapy. They measured the effect of Deep TMS treatment on both symptom reduction and reported quality of life. Read more.
Executives on the Move
FDA Medical Device Updates
Comprehensive Insights into Medical Device & Biotechnology Company Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding
Hyperfine, Inc. Receives Grant for an Additional Three Years to Utilize Innovative Swoop® Portable MR Imaging® System in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Dr. Khan Siddiqui, Chief Medical Officer at Hyperfine, Inc. “This investment will fill a critical role in providing an affordable, scalable method for directly evaluating the efficacy of interventions to improve infant and child health and neurodevelopment.”
Singaporean Telehealth Platform ORA Raises $10 Million USD Series A to Modernise Healthcare in the Region
ORA is the fastest-growing and biggest vertically-integrated telehealth platform in South East Asia delivering over 250,000 consultations and has experienced uninterrupted monthly growth since its 2021 launch.
MSKai Releases Innovative Lumbar Spine MRI Segmentation and Measurement Artificial Intelligence Technology
“Artificial Intelligence is rapidly integrating into healthcare,” said Adam Bruggeman, MD, chief medical officer of MSKai. “The ability to accurately and consistently identify and measure spine anatomy will lead to further efficiencies for patients and providers in the practice of spine surgery.”
Surgical Safety Technologies Furthers its Mission of Improving Operating Room Safety and Efficiency With $15 Million in Series A Funding
Surgical Safety Technologies notes the investment will fuel adoption of the company’s signature OR Black Box® technology, which is already used by leading academic healthcare centers across North America and Europe.
Market Reports
Advancements In Imaging
KA IMAGING to Introduce Its 1st Mobile X-ray Unit at RSNA
The Reveal Mobi Lite provides 3 images from one exposure in a seamless experience notes KA Imaging.
KA Imaging Receives CE Mark for their Reveal 35C Flat Panel Detector
“Thanks to SpectralDR™, the Reveal 35C takes general X-ray to the next level because you can simultaneously get true bone and soft tissue subtracted images for any X-ray clinical task plus a high-quality DR image in one exposure at the lowest dose,” said Dr. Karim S. Karim, CTO at KA Imaging.
KA Imaging Announces New Funding for Its Activities
KA Imaging advises funding for this project was provided in part by INOVAIT through the Government of Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund.
Hospitals In the News
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Healthcare: Understanding the Business Side of the Industry and Its Implications
What are the Healthcare Digital Transformation Challenges?
The healthcare industry has undergone a significant digital transformation in recent years, fueled by technological advancements and the need to improve patient care and operational
3D Printing in Healthcare: Medical Devices, Prosthetics, and Organ Transplantation
The healthcare industry is renowned for its incredible progress in creating innovative treatments and techniques propelled by best-in-class technology. It has seen countless medical breakthroughs,
Role of AR In Medical Training and Improving Learning Experiences
The field of medical education is rapidly evolving, with new technologies replacing traditional methods and enhancing the learning process. Augmented Reality (AR) is one such
Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare Technology: Safeguarding Patient Data
This article explores the healthcare cybersecurity challenges regarding safeguarding patient data.
Healthcare Careers
Nurses Corner
How to Prepare for a Second Career in Nursing
Second-career professionals are incredibly brave. It takes a lot of gumption to shrug off the progress you have made in an existing career to get
How To Become A Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The medical sector is one of the most in-demand industries in history, and it probably always will be; people will always have healthcare needs no
2021 University of Washington Queen Silvia Nursing Award Now Open for Submission Until 1 November
Nurses and nursing students with a vision to improve the quality of geriatric and dementia care are invited to submit applications for the chance to receive a 6,000-euro scholarship.
