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- Cochlear Introduces the Baha® 7 Sound Processor and Baha SoundBand™
- Rad AI Names Demetri Giannikopoulos as Chief Growth Officer to Accelerate AI-Driven Radiology Healthcare Growth
- RapidRatings Appoints Charlie Minutella as CEO to Accelerate Strategic Growth and Innovation
- Dr Ray Kotwicki, Chief Medical Officer of Hightop Health, Appointed President of the Southern Psychiatric Association
- Terumo Neuro Announces EMEA Commercial Availability of the SOFIA Flow 88 Neurovascular Aspiration Catheter
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Medical Device Industry News: Latest Developments, Breakthroughs, and Future Outlook
RTsafe and ZAP Surgical Forge Strategic Partnership to Promote the Latest Advances in Cranial Radiosurgery
Evangelos Pappas, Founder of RTsafe, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to join forces with ZAP Surgical in this transformative endeavour. By harnessing the power of our advanced phantom technology, we aim to elevate the standard of care in cranial radiosurgery and to highlight the unparalleled value of the ZAP-X platform”.
Paragonix Technologies Announces Commercial Availability of the FDA-cleared BAROguard™ Donor Lung Preservation System Nationwide
First-of-its-kind, the novel BAROguard system combines clinically proven hypothermic preservation techniques alongside active airway management control to ensure that donor lungs maintain optimal conditions during transport for maximum protection. Equipped with built-in tracking and real-time reporting, the device provides surgeons and transplant teams with continuous data on the organ’s condition throughout transit.
Advancing Healthcare Energy: Olympus Awarded PROVISTA Contract
This new, nationwide agreement provides Provista members with negotiated pricing for Olympus® energy products, including the POWERSEAL™ sealer/divider, the SONICBEAT™ ultrasonic portfolio and THUNDERBEAT™ hybrid energy portfolio.
Laborie Medical Technologies Invests in iO Urology and the CarePath Uroflow Device
“We’re eager to collaborate with Laborie, pioneers in diagnostic and therapeutic urologic healthcare,” said iO Urology Co-Founder and CEO Britton Garrett. “CarePath bridges the clinic-patient gap, offering a convenient, accessible solution for managing urological conditions in the home.”
Clinical Trials
InGeneron Announces Critical In-Depth Analysis of the Results from a Recently Published 480-Patient Phase III Knee Osteoarthritis Trial
Importantly, the study reported no serious treatment-related adverse events from any of the 109 patients treated with InGeneron’s Transpose® RT cell therapy system.
Outstanding 12-month First-in-human Data from Xeltis’ aXess Hemodialysis Vascular Conduit Trial Presented at VEITHsymposium 2023
Xeltis, a leading developer of transformative implants that enable the natural creation of living and long-lasting vessels, announces outstanding 12-month data from its first-in-human (FIH)
Humacyte Announces Two Presentations at the VEITHsymposium of Positive Clinical Results of the Human Acellular Vessel™ (HAV™) in the Treatment of Vascular Trauma
The two presentations were made at the VEITHsymposium, a major vascular surgery conference in New York City. Results showed the HAV had higher rates of patency (blood flow), and lower rates of amputation and infection, compared to historic synthetic graft benchmarks. Humacyte plans to file a Biologics License Application (BLA) for the HAV for an indication in vascular trauma patients with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during the current quarter.
Biotechnology News
Saghmos Therapeutics Announces Notice of Allowance for Second US Patent for Phase 3-Ready Cardiorenal Metabolic Modulator ST-62516
Anna Kazanchyan, MD, Founder and CEO of Saghmos Therapeutics. “We are very pleased to announce the Notice of Allowance for our second patent, which will enhance the long-term value of ST-62516. Saghmos continues to build its intellectual property estate.”
SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca Spain Commit to Increasing Ovarian Cancer Testing in Spain
SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca Spain expand HRD testing program to support molecular diagnosis of ovarian cancer in Spain.
Volta Labs and Watchmaker Genomics Partner to Simplify and Optimize NGS Library Prep
The Callisto™ Sample Prep System offers programmable, precise, and plastic-free liquid manipulation with pre-optimized applications to support short- and long-read sequencing workflows. With a growing menu of library prep kits powered by Watchmaker Genomics’ solutions, Volta Labs will continue to expand the universe of pre-optimized applications available through Callisto and enable labs to maximize advancements in sequencing.
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Do Consumer Health Apps and Wearable Devices Help or Hinder Medical Diagnoses? By David Smith, President, and CRO at ilumivu
Smith writes, “The use of health apps has increased considerably in recent years. In 2018, there were 62.7 million monthly health app users in the United States. Just three years later, in 2021, that number jumped to 86.3 million monthly users. Likewise, the number of consumers willing to wear smart fitness technology has more than tripled in the last four years, from 9 percent to 33 percent of U.S. consumers.”
Reducing Injuries in Radiologic Technologists By Demetria Thomas, Radiologic Technologist (R) (ARRT), Product Developer, DST Innovations
Demetria Thomas shares her views the importance of evaluating ergonomic features of medical imaging equipment.
How KINVENT Uses Precision Data to Enhance Rehabilitation By Athanase Kollias
Athanase Kollias founded KINVENT – to bring objective, precise biofeedback data into the physical therapy space. Read what he has to say about the many benefits and advantages for care providers and patients alike
Executives on the Move
FDA Medical Device Updates
Comprehensive Insights into Medical Device & Biotechnology Company Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding
Advanced NanoTherapies Announces Closing of Oversubscribed $7.2 Million Series A Financing
Funds will be used to complete the first-in-human clinical study in Australia of the SirPlux Duo drug-coated balloon in de-novo coronary artery disease lesions notes Advanced NanoTherapies.
Centerline Biomedical Raises $33 Million in Series B Financing
Centerline Biomedical notes their flagship product, IOPS® (Intra-Operative Positioning System) was developed in Cleveland Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Institute and utilizes patented algorithms to generate a patient-specific vascular map combined with electromagnetic tracking and smart sensor-equipped surgical devices to provide real-time, 3-D color visualization and navigation of the human vascular system.
MicroTransponder Raises $53M
MicroTransponder plans to use the funds to commercialize the Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System and establish it as the recommended rehabilitation intervention for stroke survivors working to improve their quality of life through more hand and arm mobility.
Artio Medical Closes $28M in Additional Series A Financing
Artio Medical notes the funds will be used to support US commercialization efforts for the recently cleared Solus Gold™ Embolization Device and to accelerate the development of Artio’s broad portfolio of products.
Market Reports
Advancements In Imaging
LG Business Innovation Center in Los Angeles Focuses on Healthcare Technologies
“Our new Business Innovation Center demonstrates LG’s commitment to helping healthcare providers deliver enhanced service through the use of digital displays for diagnostics, telemedicine, X-ray detection, conferencing, messaging and back office needs,” said Nicolas Min, senior vice president and head of LG Business Solutions USA.
FUJIFILM Sonosite Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Butterfly Network
FUJIFILM Sonosite is seeking remedies including damages related to Butterfly Network’s infringement through its unauthorized use, manufacture, marketing, promotion and sale of Butterfly Network’s IQ/IQ+ POCUS products.
Varsity Healthcare Partners Completes Sale of Probo Medical
VHP initially invested in Probo in September 2018, at which point Probo was focused exclusively on the U.S. ultrasound repair and resale market.
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Non-Profit News
Healthcare: Understanding the Business Side of the Industry and Its Implications
Risks Of Noncompliance With Preop Instructions
Before undergoing a surgical procedure, patients are given preoperative instructions by their healthcare providers. These instructions are critical to ensuring a successful outcome of the
Empowering Patients: Enhancing Healthcare Access with These Remote Solutions
Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right for every individual. It ensures timely diagnosis, effective treatment, and improved overall health outcomes. Despite that, the
How the Latest Practice Management Solutions Can Revolutionize Healthcare
The advent of practice management solutions has brought about significant improvements in the way healthcare providers manage their practices, streamline administrative tasks, and enhance patient
Benefits of Outsourcing Medical Billing Services
Medical billing is a crucial part of the healthcare industry, ensuring timely and accurate reimbursements for services provided. However, managing medical billing in-house can be