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Stereotaxis Wants to Put 'MAGiC' into the Cath Lab
Stereotaxis is seeking a CE mark for a robotically navigated magnetic interventional ablation catheter for minimally invasive cardiac ablation procedures.
Stepping up for Amputee Victims in Ukraine
A $1 million GoFundMe initiative aims to provide prosthetic limbs to 100 amputee victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
6 of the Best Medtech Acquisitions Ever Made
These acquisitions blew our minds and shaped the medtech landscape for years to come.
Using Machine Learning to Predict Immunotherapy Response
A new machine learning solution could give greater insight on a cancer patient’s response to immunotherapy.
Mg OSTEOINJECT Receives 510(k) Clearance for Expanded Indications
Mg OSTEOINJECT is the first drillable, adhesive, and injectable bone void filler in the U.S. to incorporate magnesium, a critical component for bone health and development.
FDA Accepts & Closes LimiFlex PMA Module
The LimiFlex DST is the first-of-its-kind surgical option for grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis (degen spondy) patients with spinal stenosis. is the first-of-its-kind surgical option for grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis (degen spondy) patients with spinal stenosis.
Medtronic Bets Big on CathWorks
Medtronic will invest up to $75 million in the Israeli company. As part of a separate agreement, Medtronic will also have the option to acquire CathWorks once certain undisclosed milestones are met.
Synchron Appoints Kurt Haggstrom as Chief Commercial Officer
Kurt Haggstrom will lead the commercial organization, including product, marketing and reimbursement.
Bioventus Puts a Bow on CartiHeal Acquisition
Despite a pivot in the way the company originally planned to financing the deal, the companies announced Tuesday that it has closed the acquisition.
Eko Continues to Reimagine the Stethoscope with AI
The digital health company now has FDA clearance for an algorithm to identify structural heart murmurs using a smart stethoscope.
Landmark Study Reveals the Promise of Infection-Free Medical Implantation is Near: By Wayne Gattinella CEO DeBogy Molecular
Gattinella advises, "The demand for bacteria-free surfaces continues to increase—and there is no greater need for a sterile, antibacterial surface than with a biomedical device or implant." Read on to learn more.
Former Medtronic Consultant Faces Insider Trading Charges
Doron Tavlin is accused of tipping off his friend ahead of Medtronic's Mazor acquisition, and taking a $25,000 kickback a year later.
Cardiac Insight Comments on CMS Plans to Establish Nationwide Payment for Long-Term ECG Monitoring in 2023
These markets include the exponentially growing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and the emerging ‘long COVID-19’ cardiac arrhythmia diagnostic market, both of which potentially impact millions of Medicare recipients nationwide advises Cardiac Insight.
CVRx Launches a new Barostim™ Programmer
The new Barostim Programmer launches in the U.S., making Barostim therapy programming simpler and enabling remote view access to enhance customer support reports CVRx.
The Protection of Personal Health Information (PHI) – By Dr. Mark Kestner
Dr. Mark Kestner writes, "In the field of healthcare, providing excellent care to patients is the priority for providers, but doing so involves more than just treatment. Because healthcare providers frequently deal with highly-sensitive information,
Evo sEEG Electrode: 1st Clinical Case Performed by Dr. Robert Gross at Emory University
The Evo sEEG electrode represents the Company's second FDA 510(k) cleared product, providing a full line of electrode technology to address an estimated worldwide market of $100M for patients requiring diagnostic brain mapping procedures.
Improving Transplant Survival with Organ Preservation Tech: Interview with Dr. Anderson, CEO of Paragonix
Paragonix Technologies, a medtech company based in Massachusetts, created the SherpaPak, an FDA organ transportation device that is intended to keep donor organs safe and viable on their journey to a transplant recipient. As the
Doug Sweeny Is Hired Chief Business Officer at Prenuvo
Doug Sweeny will be responsible for sales, marketing, and product functions. He will join the leadership team, be a board observer, and report to Founder & CEO Andrew Lacy.
Vascular Dynamics Completes $20 Million Equity Financing to Support Further Clinical Evaluations of MobiusHD Device
The Vascular Dynamics MobiusHD device is designed to provide interventionalists with a minimally-invasive transcatheter approach to help treat patients suffering from continued heart failure problems despite pharmaceutical therapy.
Abbott Looks to Treat Severe Depression with DBS
The Abbott Park, IL-based company won breakthrough device designation to investigate the use of its DBS system for treatment-resistant depression.