Medical Devices: Page 13
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FDA seeks AI tech to predict, detect Parkinson’s symptoms
By testing artificial intelligence and machine learning models, the agency hopes to come up with best practices for Parkinson’s measures from wearables and smartphones.
By Elise Reuter • May 21, 2024 -
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Medtronic heads into earnings having seen rivals prosper
J.P. Morgan and RBC analysts are expecting updates on several key markets on Medtronic's Q4 call, including surgical robotics and pulsed field ablation.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 21, 2024 -
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TrendlineMedical device safety in spotlight after high profile recalls
From Philips’ massive recall of respiratory devices to ongoing health risks with breast implants, medical devices tied to patient harm have put a focus on product safety.
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Boston Scientific’s cardiac rhythm system hits pivotal trial goals
Boston Scientific, which presented the results at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting, expects to receive FDA approval for the system in 2025.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 21, 2024 -
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Pulsed field ablation poised for fast adoption, analysts say
Feedback from the Heart Rhythm Society meeting suggests 50% to 70% of physicians could adopt the procedure “right out of the gate,” said Truist analyst Richard Newitter.
By Susan Kelly • May 20, 2024 -
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UK backs use of cancer treatment offered by Boston Scientific
A Boston Scientific executive said the guidance will expand access to a minimally invasive treatment for tumors that have metastasized to the liver.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 20, 2024 -
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J&J posts latest Varipulse data while awaiting FDA review
Johnson & Johnson is chasing Medtronic and Boston Scientific in the U.S. for a share of the rapidly growing pulsed field ablation market.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 20, 2024 -
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Pulse Biosciences names new CEO, reassigns former leader
Burke Barrett will take over the role effectively immediately, while former CEO Kevin Danahy will become the chief commercial officer.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 17, 2024 -
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FDA issues import alerts against 2 more plastic syringe manufacturers
Officials moved to stop the plastic syringes made by two Chinese manufacturers from entering the U.S. after finding quality system failings.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 17, 2024 -
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BD wins FDA approval for cervical cancer screening self-collection kit
Patients can self-collect the samples in locations such as retail pharmacies, which could encourage more people to get tested.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 17, 2024 -
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Dexcom details plans for over-the-counter CGM as insulin pump firms seek Type 2 coverage
Diabetes tech companies shared updates on new products, largely focused on Type 2 patients, in Q1 earnings calls.
By Elise Reuter • May 16, 2024 -
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Getinge to limit US sales of heart devices after FDA safety warning
CEO Mattias Perjos said the action will have “some negative financial impact,” but the total effect will depend on customers' response.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 16, 2024 -
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Stereotaxis inks APT buyout to gain catheters for surgical robots
The partners are developing a robotically steered diagnostic catheter for use with Stereotaxis’ cardiovascular robots.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 16, 2024 -
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Boston Scientific recalls more than 1M angiographic catheters
Hospitals should discontinue use of the devices and return them due to potential safety risks, Boston Scientific wrote in a March letter to customers.
By Susan Kelly • May 15, 2024 -
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Abbott recalls Heartmate pump after 70 injuries, 2 deaths reported
In the latest notice, which follows a February recall of the device for a separate issue, Abbott took action due to reports of blood leakage and air entrapment.
By Susan Kelly • Updated May 16, 2024 -
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Siemens Healthineers invests $314M in new MRI manufacturing plant
Siemens said the facility will support 1,300 jobs, including the more than 600 people it currently employs in the area.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 15, 2024 -
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GE Healthcare warns of cybersecurity risks in ultrasound devices, software
Cybersecurity group Nozomi Networks Labs identified 11 vulnerabilities across several systems and software in an investigation of imaging machines.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 15, 2024 -
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US hikes tariffs on medical products from China
The rate increases will apply to equipment including syringes, face masks and surgical gloves.
By Elise Reuter • Updated May 14, 2024 -
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Pacific Biosciences to lay off 195 employees as part of cost cuts
More than half of the job losses stem from the closure of the genome sequencer’s San Diego office amid an ongoing industry slump.
By Susan Kelly • May 14, 2024 -
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FDA targets health inequality by improving at-home devices
Michelle Tarver, an FDA official, said a new program is meant to advance health equity by considering people’s living conditions as part of medical device design.
By Elise Reuter • May 13, 2024 -
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J&J’s Megadyne discontinues pediatric electrode pad after burn reports
Megadyne discontinued the product globally after receiving four reports of patients being burned in procedures when the electrode pads were used.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 13, 2024 -
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Route 92 catheter recall tied to 2 injuries, 1 death
The affected devices were manufactured by an outside supplier, not Route 92, and had product quality problems.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 13, 2024 -
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Masimo offers Politan a concession to avoid second proxy fight
Activist investor Politan immediately snubbed Masimo’s offer to accept one nominee to its board, insisting two new directors are needed to resolve governance issues at the pulse oximetry specialist.
By Susan Kelly • May 10, 2024 -
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FDA posts final guidance on remanufacturing medical devices
Nearly three years after publishing draft guidance, the FDA has changed the title and added a section on the regulatory requirements for remanufacturers in the final version of the text.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 10, 2024 -
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How stricter EtO regs could shape the medtech industry
In April, the EPA issued a final rule that would limit emissions of ethylene oxide from device sterilizers. The FDA is also taking actions to help reduce emissions of the toxic sterilant.
By Elise Reuter • May 10, 2024 -
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Q&AAbbott’s Jennifer Jones-McMeans on treating PAD below the knee
Jennifer Jones-McMeans, a leader in Abbott’s vascular unit, discussed the company’s newly approved stent for the tough-to-treat condition in an interview with MedTech Dive.
By Susan Kelly • May 9, 2024
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