The Latest

  • money
    Image attribution tooltip
    Toshe_O via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Rise in VC activity tees up ‘strong year’ for medtech funding: PitchBook

    Improvements in VC funding contrasted with M&A activity, which has fallen short of the level PitchBook predicted under the Trump administration.

  • A black, rectangular device displays a blood glucose reading, while a white patch that says Dexcom One+ is to the right.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Dexcom
    Image attribution tooltip

    Dexcom recalls more than 2 million CGM receivers for lack of audible alarm

    Severe adverse events, including seizure and loss of consciousness, were potentially linked to the issue, based on 56 reports Dexcom received.

  • Four medtronic Hugo surgical robots
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Medtronic
    Image attribution tooltip

    Medtronic training pact includes Hugo robot, cardiac ablation tech

    The medical device maker is partnering with IRCAD, a surgical education and research institute, to train medical personnel in cardiovascular, neuroscience and minimally invasive specialties.

  • FDA headquarters sign
    Image attribution tooltip
    Stock via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Q’Apel recalls clot removal device in response to FDA warning letter

    Rather than pursuing a new regulatory pathway, Q'Apel said it is discontinuing the recalled system “as part of its strategic shift toward newer technologies.”

  • Medical Science Laboratory with Diverse Multi-Ethnic Team
    Image attribution tooltip
    gorodenkoff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Could the FDA take an indirect approach to regulate LDTs?

    Attorneys said many questions remain about LDT regulation after the FDA lost its legal fight. A recent warning letter could be a clue to future enforcement.

  • Anne Wojcicki speaking event
    Image attribution tooltip
    Brad Barket via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Anne Wojcicki wins bid to buy back 23andMe for $305M

    A nonprofit led by the co-founder and former CEO of 23andMe outbid competitors for nearly all of the company’s assets.