Medical Devices: Page 18


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    Infutronix infusion pump recall linked to 6 injuries, 1 death

    The FDA’s recall notice sheds light on the impact to patients weeks after the company told customers it would pull Nimbus pumps from the market.

    By April 26, 2024
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    Judge approves settlement of more than $500M from Philips recall

    Philips could be on the hook for more costs if eligible claims for recalled or returned respiratory devices exceed the amount agreed to in the settlement.

    By April 25, 2024
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    Medical device industry continues to turn to AI

    While the industry continues to embrace artificial intelligence, there are still questions about how the new technologies need to be regulated and if they are effective.

    By MedTech Dive staff
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    Exo adds FDA-cleared AI tools to handheld ultrasound system

    Exo sees the new capabilities as especially helpful for healthcare providers in rural and under-resourced settings.

    By April 25, 2024
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    Philips failed to report corrections of CT machines, FDA says in warning letter

    After a 2023 inspection, the FDA found three unreported field corrections related to CT machines and 19 other recalls of radiology devices.

    By April 25, 2024
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    Medtech’s top executive moves in 2024

    Recent executive changes include former Medtronic CFO Karen Parkhill leaving for HP and Masimo CEO Joe Kiani resigning. Check out MedTech Dive’s roundup of leadership movement in 2024.

    By , Updated Sept. 26, 2024
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    EU launches probe of China’s medical device market

    China’s procurement market for medical devices has gradually become more closed for European and foreign companies, the European Commission alleges.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Medtronic names Yarmela Pavlovic as chief regulatory officer

    Pavlovic, who was a partner at the law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips before joining Medtronic, will gain a new title, but her role will stay the same.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Boston Scientific gives first look at Farapulse US rollout

    CEO Mike Mahoney would not provide specific sales numbers for the device, but hyped the pulsed field ablation system as the “most transformational product” he’s seen in his time with the company.

    By April 24, 2024
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    GE Healthcare subsidiary expands radiation therapy partnership with Elekta

    MIM Software, which GE Healthcare acquired earlier this month, will work with Elekta to improve treatment planning and workflows.

    By April 23, 2024
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    Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 robot could widen ‘already substantial’ lead: analysts

    Truist Securities analysts wrote that Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson could “be relegated to niche players” in surgical robotics.

    By April 23, 2024
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    Boston Scientific, Dexcom and Edwards next as earnings season rolls on

    J.P. Morgan analysts expect this week’s results to be “very good” following reports from J&J, Abbott and Intuitive Surgical.

    By April 23, 2024
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    FDA approves Lumicell’s breast cancer imaging tool

    Lumicell developed the technology to enable physicians to detect residual cancer in the breast cavity after surgery.

    By April 22, 2024
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    Exactech recalls shoulder devices after initially declining to act

    After the FDA issued a public safety notice and sent Exactech a warning letter, the firm agreed to recall shoulder implants due to packaging issues.

    By April 22, 2024
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    Intuitive’s rollout of new da Vinci 5 robot steals Q1 spotlight

    While Intuitive has already placed eight new surgical robots, executives cautioned system placements could be choppy in the coming months.

    By April 19, 2024
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    Spinoffs, sales and tuck-ins top medtech deal priorities: Moody’s

    After J&J’s $13.1 billion purchase of Shockwave Medical, Moody’s analysts see the potential for other larger pick-ups “if interest rates substantially decrease.”

    By April 19, 2024
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    Scopio Labs wins de novo nod for bone marrow analysis software

    Scopio can now add the application to its imaging platforms that allow users to view blood samples digitally rather than under a microscope.

    By April 18, 2024
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    23andMe CEO plans to take company private

    Anne Wojcicki wants to buy all outstanding shares of the DNA testing firm, which has seen its stock slump in recent years.

    By April 18, 2024
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    Boston Scientific recalls blood-blocking agent linked to 2 deaths

    Seven injuries and 11 incidents were also associated with the safety issue.

    By April 18, 2024
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    ‘An incredible undertaking’: 5 takeaways from Philips consent decree

    Under the agreement, the FDA will use rare powers to require repairs, replacements or refunds for recalled respiratory machines.

    By Updated April 17, 2024
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    Abbott looks to ‘highly productive’ device pipeline for future growth

    CEO Robert Ford highlighted new and upcoming products throughout the earnings call, calling the recently approved Triclip valve a “billion-dollar opportunity."

    By April 17, 2024
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    FDA warns Soulaire to stop selling device outside authorized uses

    Soulaire marketed its external counterpulsation system to grow new arteries, repair organ dysfunction and treat COVID-19, among other uses, without evidence.

    By April 17, 2024
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    GE Healthcare imaging CEO to resign

    Jan Makela plans to leave the company in July to join another firm.

    By April 16, 2024
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    ‘We think in decades’: J&J’s $30B spending spree may not be over

    After Johnson & Johnson has doled out more than $30 billion for Abiomed, Laminar and Shockwave Medical, are more medtech deals on the way?

    By April 16, 2024
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    Solventum appoints Shirley Edwards to board of directors

    The 3M spinoff highlighted Edwards’ expertise in mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance as an asset.

    By April 16, 2024
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    Abbott’s latest Heartmate recall tied to 273 injuries, 14 deaths

    Biological material can build up and obstruct blood flow in heart failure patients supported by the left ventricular assist devices, the FDA said.

    By April 15, 2024