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Medtronic Diabetes REPORTS World’s 1st Approval for MiniMed™ 780G System with Simplera Sync™ Disposable, All-in-one Sensor
Que Dallara, EVP and President, Medtronic Diabetes comments.... "We're incredibly proud that the MiniMed™ 780G system continues to be the most widely used automated insulin delivery system in Europe since we launched it in 2020.
HIPAA and Data Protection in Healthcare | By: David Stonehill, CTO, NetLib Security
Healthcare organizations face many challenges: they must protect patient privacy, deliver quality care, and meet strict regulations. These organizations, which include medical device manufacturers, are trusted to safeguard incredibly sensitive information, a task that carries
Diabetes Tech Integration Has Abbott and Tandem Pumped
Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor is now available for t:slim X2 insulin pump users in the United States.
Medtech in a Minute: A Not-So-Hip FDA Warning, and More
Get up to speed on everything you might have missed last week, in one minute or less.
Boston Scientific Bids on a Medtronic Foe
Boston Scientific agreed to buy Axonics, a longtime adversary to Medtronic in the sacral neuromodulation space.
Hobbling into 2024 with Newfound Optimism
Perhaps it’s the result of a slightly addled brain, but a recent fall has given our senior editor a newfound perspective for medtech in the new year.
Biosensing Algorithm Company B-Secur Earns ISO 13845:2016
The company said the achievement marks a significant milestone for its FDA cleared HeartKey technology.
Medtronic Nabs CE Mark for Micra AV2 and Micra VR2 Leadless Pacemakers
The next generation pacemakers received FDA approval in 2023.
Medtronic Receives CE Mark for its Next Generation Micra Leadless Pacing Systems
Micra AV2 and Micra VR2, the world's smallest pacemakers, provide longer battery life and easier programming than prior Micra pacemakers, while still delivering the many benefits of leadless pacing such as reduced complications compared to
Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep, often leading to fragmented and poor-quality sleep. It not only affects the individual’s nightly rest but also has broader implications for
Uncovering the Healing Potential of Biorobotics
How scientists are using human cells to create biological, self-constructing, motile ‘Anthrobots’ capable of healing.
FDA Warns Against Using Synovo Total Hip System
The agency reported that the total hip system had been significantly modified and it was unable to establish device safety and effectiveness.
Gerresheimer Has Georgia on Its Mind
The Germany-based medical device manufacturer will invest $88 million in a new facility in Peachtree City, GA, that will create approximately 200 new jobs.
Eric Perreault New Kiyatec CEO to Lead Strategic Expansion
Eric Perreault will continue to lead Kiyatec in its mission to revolutionize cancer care by harnessing the power of functional precision medicine with its KIYA-Predict™ and 3D Predict™ platforms. He succeeds Matt Gevaert, PhD, who
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches PangenomiX Array to Support Population-Scale Disease Studies and Pharmacogenomics Research
The PangenomiX Array is currently the only research solution that combines four assays in one test: SNP genotyping, whole genome copy number variant detection, fixed copy number discovery, blood and HLA typing. The high-throughput array
X‑Chem Transitions Executives into New Roles, Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
“I am so excited about the future of small molecule drug discovery and X-Chem’s role in that future,” said incoming CEO Karen Lackey. “In my first six months at X-Chem, I have seen top-tier science
HORIBA Medical Launches Next Generation HELO Fully Automated Modular Hematology Solution
HELO 2.0 offers a highly flexible and efficient modular hematology solution that is fully scalable with many possible configurations for mid to large-scale laboratories.
Aptar Digital Health and Gerresheimer Collaborate to Develop Integrated Solution for Subcutaneous Cancer Therapy
“We are honored to collaborate with Gerresheimer, a global industrial partner in drug delivery devices,” stated Sai Shankar, President of Aptar Digital Health. “By combining our collective and proprietary expertise in device and software engineering,
Overcome Anxiety: Biomagnetism Therapy And Alternative Methods
Biomagnetism Therapy is basically a magnet-based therapy approach. In this treatment, the practitioner uses magnets to identify and treat various ailments in the body. This therapy can treat ailments from the very roots.
Are Medical Device Professionals Happy with Their Salaries?
Each year MD+DI surveys medical device professionals regarding their salaries and job satisfaction. Here's what we discovered.