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Medical Device Industry News | Latest Developments, Breakthroughs & Future Outlook
Latest News and Developments
Medline Awards Distribution Center of the Year and SAFE Awards
These awards are given to the top-performing Medline distribution centers in the United States across its four tiers of size, as determined by the sales volume distributed out of each facility
Stryker launches SmartHospital Platform
"We are dedicated to partnering with our customers on their digital journeys to help elevate care delivery," said Scott Sagehorn, VP/GM of Smart Care at Stryker. "The SmartHospital Platform is designed to evolve alongside health systems so teams can work more efficiently and stay focused on patient-centered care."
1st Patient Treated with ResQFoam for Life-Threatening Abdominal Bleeding | Reports Arsenal Medical
FDA Breakthrough-designated device under evaluation for treatment of life-threatening abdominal bleeding at leading U.S. trauma centers shows promising results in first patient
Clinilabs Establishes EU Headquarters in Basel, Strengthening European Clinical Operations Under New Regional Leadership
The company also announced the appointment of Dr. Anne-Marie Nagy as executive vice president and head of Clinilabs Europe.
CharmHealth Advances Its AI Strategy With MCP Server
By embedding AI as core infrastructure rather than an add-on, CharmHealth is advancing a more practical, governed approach to AI adoption with the EHR
Clinical Trials
Verve Medical Treats First Patient in Landmark U.S. Pilot Trial for Uncontrolled Hypertension, Advancing Momentum from Breakthrough TUSK Results
Verve Medical, the leader in non‑invasive renal pelvic denervation (RPD) technology, today announced successful treatment of the first patient in its randomized, double‑blinded U.S. pilot clinical trial for uncontrolled hypertension. This milestone accelerates the company’s mission to commercialize a novel, targeted, minimally invasive therapy to address the global burden of...
MBX Biosciences Announces Successful End-of-Phase 2 FDA Meeting and Provides Phase 3 Development Plan for Once-Weekly Canvuparatide for Hypoparathyroidism
Following End-of-Phase 2 meeting, MBX remains on track to initiate Phase 3 in Q3 2026
Medicus Pharma Provides Interpretation of Positive Phase 2 SkinJect™ Dataset
The Company Reported 73% Clinical Clearance in the 200-µg cohort at Day 57
Biotechnology News
Miniature laser technology could bring lab testing into your home
By studying how various biomolecules interact with each other – for example antibodies in the immune system and xenobiotic antigens – researchers can gain valuable insights leading to new medicines and vaccines or assess whether a sample contains signs of infection
Evinova Announces Strategic Collaborations with Astellas, AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb Advancing Its AI-Native Platform to Accelerate Global Clinical Development
Each partner company has opted in to share operational data with Evinova, enabling the platform to provide benchmarks and smarter recommendations intended to further accelerate clinical trials and improve patient outcomes
Cenevo Advances Toward Agentic Labs with Two New AI Agents
The new agents are the AI Protocol Conversion agent and the AI Automation agent.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Medtronic to acquire Scientia Vascular, marrying access and therapeutic portfolios for neurovascular care
March 10, 2026
Deal complements Medtronic’s Neurovascular portfolio, delivering simplicity and access when ‘time is brain’
VB Spine Announces Intent to Acquire Exclusive Rights to Augmedics’ Spine Platform
February 16, 2026
Transaction will expand VB Spine’s enhanced visualization portfolio to include augmented reality navigation with the Augmedics xvision Spine System®
Laerdal Medical to acquire VitalsBridge
February 16, 2026
The VitalsBridge products are acquired from Dynasthetics, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company is well known for creating and producing simulation, anaesthesia, and respiratory products.
Vygon acquires Stiletto® and its SlipStream™ technology from Avia Vascular
February 10, 2026
Acquisition of new generation extended-dwell catheter and patented insertion system strengthens Vygon’s vascular access leadership and accelerates US expansion
Funding
Abram Scientific Secures $11.75M Series A Funding Led by Octapharma AG
February 24, 2026
Financing will accelerate the development of proprietary portable diagnostic platform, CoagCareTM, to enhance patient care for bleeding disorders & critical care medicine
ProSomnus Secures $38 Million Strategic Investment from Catalio Capital Management to Scale Smart Sleep Medicine™
February 18, 2026
Strategic alliance focuses on scaling data-integrated sleep solutions to meet surging clinical and consumer demand
Industry Expert Bylines
CellTolerance®: A Breakthrough in Food Intolerance Diagnosis
March 10, 2026
The CellTolerance® Test ends years of trial-and-error diets by pinpointing food intolerances through live cellular imaging
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
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
John P Landino Appointed Chief Development Officer at Healogics
He brings nearly 20 years of experience in business development, marked by a proven ability to forge strategic partnerships with hospital executives and healthcare leaders, supporting rapid and sustainable organizational growth
March 9, 2026
Michael Clay Named COO at Caidya
To drive operational excellence and advance multi-regional clinical development
February 17, 2026
First Ascent Biomedical Opens FPM Cancer Lab in Miami; Welcomes World-Class Clinical Leadership
Miami lab is now accepting patient and physician referrals. Eligible Florida residents and colorectal cancer patients nationwide may qualify for limited sponsored programs covering the cost of testing
February 16, 2026
Advancements In Imaging
Philips expands digital pathology portfolio with cloud-enabled Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution on HealthSuite
Fully cloud‑enabled solution designed to help healthcare organizations scale digital pathology adoption and workflows
March 11, 2026
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
Hospitals In the News
Baptist Health, Compass Surgical Partners Advance Northeast Florida Surgery Network with Middleburg Surgery Center
Located in southeast Jacksonville near Baptist Medical Center Clay, the multispecialty ASC supports procedures in orthopedics, urology, otolaryngology, pain management, and general surgery. With 15 physician partners committed to the center, the partnership is evaluating expansion opportunities to meet growing demand.
March 10, 2026
First Multi Functional European Training in Augmented SBRT conducted in Monza
The clinic is currently conducting research into single-fraction treatment, where therapy is delivered in one session (while traditional radiotherapy requires 20–40 treatment sessions)
March 10, 2026
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
Non-Profit News
Minimally Invasive Procedure Effectively Treats Small Kidney Cancers
The research focused on patients with stage T1a renal cell carcinoma, a cancer that is increasingly found incidentally on CT scans performed for other reasons, such as imaging of the prostate or ovaries
February 24, 2026
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
Healthcare: Understanding the Business Side of the Industry and Its Implications
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
How to solve the registered nurse shortage in 2026
This article explains steps to take to solve our 2026 registered nurse shortage
March 1, 2026
Modern Alternatives to Traditional Hospital Beds for Long-Term Support
Today the market offers a growing variety of modern alternatives that blend therapeutic benefit with home-friendly design
February 23, 2026
Healthcare Careers
Medical Assistant Career | What It Takes
Medical Assistant Career Can Be Rich and Rewarding A Medical Assistant career is one of the fastest and most practical ways to enter the healthcare
February 20, 2026
How to Choose the Best Medical Career for Your Future
Choosing the best medical career isn’t about finding the “perfect” specialty; it’s about finding the one that fits you
February 20, 2026
Innovative Careers in Healthcare Leadership
The future of healthcare leadership will be defined by those who embrace continuous learning, adaptability, and innovation
October 15, 2025
Nurses Corner
Nurse Burnout: A Strategic Threat Hospitals Can’t Afford to Ignore
Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s a chronic state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.
February 17, 2026
Nurses | How To In Shape
Many nurses manage to stay in great shape, both physically and mentally—despite the challenges
February 17, 2026
Best Clothing for Nurses: Comfort, Function, and Style
Choosing the right attire can significantly impact a nurse’s performance, safety, and overall well-being. Here’s a detailed guide to the best clothing for nurses
February 3, 2026
