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Medtronic Recalls Atherectomy Device After Patient Injuries
At least 55 patients have been injured from a catheter tip breaking off during procedures to clear blocked arteries.
Studying Anti-Corrosion Surface Black Marking on Medical-Grade Metal with Ultrafast Lasers
How effective is laser marking for stainless steel, titanium, titanium alloy, and nitinol medical devices?
Perineologic Appoints Jim Fortune as President and Promotes Matthew Allaway, DO, to Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Fortune served as chief operating officer at Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. Dr. Allaway is the founder of Perineologic and has been a practicing urologist and managing partner at Urology Associates in Cumberland, Maryland. The post
Medtronic Reports FDA Approval of Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy for Treating Chronic Pain Resulting from Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
This new indication enables us to apply Medtronic's more than 40 years of proven SCS experience, as well as the company's deep diabetes expertise, to deliver better care to even greater numbers of diabetes patients.
Aidoc Partners with Novant Health
By incorporating Aidoc's AI platform, which includes seven FDA-cleared solutions for triage and notification of patients with acute medical conditions, Novant Health is taking proactive steps to improve patient outcomes and reduce emergency department (ED)
PathGroup Acquires Pathology Consultants, Continuing Expansion Across the Southeastern United States
“PathGroup and Pathology Consultants are complementary partners with shared values. Together we will provide the highest-quality pathology services to our clients and patients,” said David P. Schammel, M.D., Medical Director of Pathology Consultants. “We look
Medtech in a Minute: Acutus Cuts May Not Be Steep Enough
Quickly catch up on the latest medtech news from Medtronic, Acutus, Bausch + Lomb, and more.
6 Signs Of Brain Injury That You Should Be Aware Of After An Accident
People seldom consider getting hurt unless someone close to them or themselves is hurt. You might be uninformed about small ailments, but when it comes to your head, you should be prepared. Here are some
The Fifth Cardio-Vascular Revolution?
Artificial Intelligence and unsupervised Machine Learning and Role of the “COMENDA” physiCian, cOMputer ENgineer, DAta scientist! Prof Sherif Sultan, MD FRCS FACS Ph.D. writes, As cardiovascular specialists and key opinion leaders, we must prepare to
Growing Trends and Solutions for Improving Liver Health Management
Author Jon Gingrich, CEO, Echosens North America writes, "Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an asymptomatic and underdiagnosed disease that affects 37% of U.S. adults and 70% of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Intuitive Beats Expectations Despite COVID-19 Challenges
The surgical robotics pioneer managed to triumph in earnings even though there were procedure disruptions.
Cook Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Designation for New Drug-eluting Stent
The Breakthrough Device designation is granted for devices that have the potential to provide more effective treatment or diagnosis for life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions. The post Cook Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Designation
Let's Talk About Supply Chain Issues During the Pandemic
EY’s Derron Stark breaks down the supply chain issues in the pharmaceutical industry and talks about some issues plaguing medtech.
Wearable Helmet for Non-Invasive Optical Brain Imaging
Kernel, a medtech company based in California, has developed the Kernel Flow, a wearable helmet that can perform time domain functional near-infrared spectroscopy (TD-fNIRS) imaging of the brain. The system has a smaller footprint, is
IBM Bids Farewell to Watson Health Assets
The company is selling its healthcare data and analytics assets to an investment firm for a pretty penny.
Montecito Medical Acquires Perimeter Center Commons
“This outstanding asset has all of the key attributes we look for in strategically acquiring medical office properties,” said Bryan Brown, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at Montecito Medical. The post Montecito Medical Acquires Perimeter
Early Feasibility Study Demonstrates Successful Use of Abiomed’s preCARDIA Technology
The study met the safety and feasibility endpoints and suggests for the first time that with the preCARDIA system it is possible to rapidly reduce cardiac filling pressures and augment urine output by intermittently occluding
Involved In A Moped Accident? Here’s What You Need To Do
A moped is a motorcycle that does not have a clutch and gear shifting mechanism, typically having pedals that directly power the rear wheel. Mopeds are favoured by many people due to their low cost
B9Creations Debuts Medical-Grade 3D Printing Silicone Resin & More Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of January 16.
Where Are They Now: Updates on 7 SPAC Mergers
2021 was a breakout year for special purpose acquisition corporation mergers in medtech. A look at what these companies are up to now.