Medical Devices: Page 33
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Clinicians ‘love yet fear’ AI, say medtech leaders
Stryker, Siemens Healthineers and Google execs said at the MedTech Conference that digital technology can help with patient care, but healthcare professionals also worry about it taking their jobs.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Insulet wins preliminary injunction against EOFlow in patent suit
A federal judge has blocked EOFlow, a company that Medtronic plans to acquire, from selling its insulin patch pump.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Trendline
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.
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J&J could reach market-leading medtech growth after consumer spinoff: analysts
The analysts identified J&J’s leadership position in 11 categories, shift to fast-growing markets and investment in robotics as strengths.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Best Buy to sell continuous glucose monitoring systems
It’s the tech retailer’s first foray into prescription-based medical device sales.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 9, 2023 -
FDA says Philips’ testing of recalled devices is inadequate
The regulator called for further tests to evaluate health risks posed to patients from the sound abatement foam used in the devices.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Q&A
GE HealthCare imaging CEO Jan Makela talks Mayo Clinic partnership
GE and Mayo Clinic plan to collaborate on imaging, artificial intelligence and cancer treatment.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Catheter ablation beats drugs in J&J retrospective study of AFib heart failure risk
Patients who received catheter ablation had a 57% lower risk of developing heart failure than their counterparts on antiarrhythmic drugs.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Medtronic hires neuromodulation president from Smith+Nephew
Paolo Di Vincenzo will oversee strategy and operations for pain interventions and brain modulation.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Medtronic posts warning after stolen, defective intubation devices advertised for sale
The notice covers McGrath MAC video laryngoscopes that were designated for destruction and never released for sale.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Akura Medical secures $35M to pursue FDA clearance for thrombectomy device
The money also will help fund clinical trials for additional indications and the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Duke researchers find app improves autism screening in NIH-funded study
Participants who screened positive for autism had a nearly 41% probability of being diagnosed with the condition.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Baxter hires new CFO from food industry
Joel Grade will join the company after 25 years at Sysco.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 3, 2023 -
FDA expands total product life cycle program to cover neurological devices
The agency could enroll up to 45 additional devices over the coming year.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 3, 2023 -
FDA details switch to electronic filings for 510(k), de novo submissions
The guidance documents advance the transition to eSTAR, an electronic template the FDA is adopting to meet legislative requirements.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Opinion
Friend, not foe: How AI will revolutionize patient care
Artificial intelligence should be embraced to help streamline data and tackle clinician burnout, says Medtronic’s Stacey Churchwell.
By Stacey Churchwell • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Accuray’s Suzanne Winter to lead AdvaMed radiotherapy sector
Winter, the CEO of Accuray, succeeds Baxter’s Chris Toth as chair of the trade group’s radiation therapy sector.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Medtronic in exclusive talks for $7B sale of units to private equity: report
The Carlyle Group is leading the race to buy Medtronic’s connected patient monitoring and respiratory care operations, Reuters reported.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Sponsored by Esper
Healthtech companies dealing with complex device fleets, new report finds
Four ways HealthTech companies are using modern solutions to manage their mission-critical devices.
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FDA to regulate lab-developed tests under proposed rule
The tests have come under scrutiny by the agency and lawmakers, but the FDA is still likely to face pushback on the changes.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Abbott data suggests GLP-1 drugs a ‘modest accelerator’ for CGMs: analysts
The analysis of U.S. insurance claims found people on GLP-1 therapy wear their FreeStyle Libre sensors more.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 29, 2023 -
As government shutdown looms, medical device reviews expected to continue
The FDA could furlough nearly a fifth of its staff by Sunday if Congress doesn’t reach a funding agreement.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Galen robot gets FDA de novo clearance for ENT surgeries
The startup affiliated with Johns Hopkins University said it is opening a bridge round for its series B financing as it targets more applications for the robotic surgery assistant.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Artificial heart maker’s cash runway shrinks to 1 month after supply woes hurt sales
France’s Carmat expects revenues of up to 6 million euros in the second half of the year but needs to secure financing to avoid running out of money.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Harbinger Health raises $140M to study blood-based cancer screening test
The test developer will use the series B funding to complete a 10,000-subject clinical trial ahead of a planned launch in 2025.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Siemens Healthineers buys Aspekt to bolster radiation oncology services
The company’s Varian unit sees Aspekt as complementary to its Advanced Oncology Solutions business, which provides professional and clinical services.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 27, 2023