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Medtronic Accused of Stealing Business from Globus Medical
Medtronic denies any wrongdoing, but Globus Medical has filed a lawsuit accusing Medtronic and four sales reps (formerly Globus reps) of stealing business.
What Do You Need to Know About Medicare’s Star Rating System
Let’s look at some handy talking points relating to the Medicare star rating system so that you can interpret it accurately every time, and make the right decision when selecting a policy.
Fractyl Brings the Heat to Diabetes with Revita Data
The Lexington, MA-based company publishes two-year data that comes on the heels of some major developments in the diabetes market.
ClariVy Cervical IBF System Receives FDA Clearance
“The ClariVy Cervical IBF System is the first in a series of differentiated interbody systems being developed by VySpine,” said Tom McLeer, CEO of VySpine.
Tommy Carls Joins Proprio As VP of Product Management & Marketing: Medical Technology & Spine Industry Leader
“Tommy is a globally recognized expert and industry trailblazer – we’re honored to have him transition into an in-house role as our VP of Product Management & Marketing,” noted Gabriel Jones, CEO and co-founder of
BD’s M&A Fest Continues with Cytognos
The Franklin Lakes, NJ-based company said acquiring Cytognos will help it expand into cancer post-treatment and monitoring.
Meet the $3.3B Digital Health Anti-Unicorn
Named after the last living dragon – the Komodo Dragon – this digital health startup has been so modest about its rapid success that it was dubbed the "anti-unicorn" by one of its investors.
Omicron Strikes Stryker, But Mako Saves the Day
The Kalamazoo, MI-based company slightly missed consensus for EPS.
Glooko Keeps Diabetes Management Space Hot with M&A
The Palo Alto, CA-based company is adding machine learning to its arsenal with the acquisition of xbird.
Quick and Accurate COVID Test Uses LAMP Assay
Researchers at the University of Washington developed a new COVID testing technology that can provide accurate results in as little as 30 minutes. The technology intends to be a bridge between PCR tests, which are
Synthetic Biofilms Act Like the Real Thing
A 3D-printing platform develops bacteria-based materials to develop medicines to fight infections they can cause.
Chemence Medical Receives FDA Clearance for new Exofin® Precision Pen
“Our continued mission with Exofin products is to enable doctors to achieve the perfect line every time,” said Jeff Roberson, President of Chemence Medical. The post Chemence Medical Receives FDA Clearance for new Exofin® Precision
ATF Medical Launches Pressure Injury Prevention and Intervention Program
The program is designed to avoid and reduce costs through proper communication, coordination and accountability. The post ATF Medical Launches Pressure Injury Prevention and Intervention Program appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
Cheap and Portable COVID-19 Test Lab
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have created a low-cost, portable COVID testing kit intended for use in remote, low-resource regions of the world. They describe the approach as a lab-in-a-backpack, and it makes
MEGIN Reports Sale of TRIUX™ neo to the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health
“We are excited that MEG will allow the University of Florida to potentially create a new standard of clinical care for patients, and to expand the research capabilities for neuroscientists, and widen the field of
Artivion Announces Publication of On-X® Mitral Heart Valve PROACT Study Results
In tandem with the publication, the study results were presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting for The Society of Thoracic Surgeons on January 30, 2022. The post Artivion Announces Publication of On-X® Mitral Heart Valve
Timothy J. Scannell Appointed to Collagen Matrix Board of Directors
Collagen Matrix Inc., a leader in regenerative medicine, global manufacturer of collagen and mineral-based medical devices, and Linden Capital Partners portfolio company, announced today the appointment of Timothy J. Scannell to its board of directors.
Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon Delivers the Highest Weight Loss Results
Adjustable intragastric balloon for treatment of obesity: a multicentre, open-label, randomised clinical trial. Prof Barham K Abu Dayyeh MD et al. The Lancet. Volume 398, Issue 10315, 27 November–3 December 2021, Pages 1965-1973. The post Spatz3
Inspira Technologies Signs a Strategic Agreement in the U.S. to Target $214 Million for Inspira Over a 7-Year Period, Subject to Regulatory Approvals
The summary distribution agreement will be followed by a more comprehensive agreement. The agreement with Glo-Med follows the distribution agreements signed in the last quarter of 2021 targeting approximately $174 million in Europe (Spain, Portugal,
Bedfont Scientific Ltd receives FDA clearance for NObreath® FeNO monitor
The NObreath®, which conforms to ATS and ERS guidelines1, is a portable, non-invasive device for the measurement of Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in human breath. The post Bedfont Scientific Ltd receives FDA clearance for