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remedē EL-X System System FDA Approval
"The next-generation remedē System is built on the proven success of the current platform, with the needs of both patients and clinicians in mind," said Pete Sommerness, President of ZOLL Respicardia. The post remedē EL-X
Positive Aerin Medical AERWAY Study Results Published Showing Effectiveness of VivAer® For Nasal Obstruction Patients with Nasal Valve Collapse
Study adds to a growing body of clinical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of VivAer, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled radiofrequency device. The post Positive Aerin Medical AERWAY Study Results Published Showing Effectiveness of VivAer® For
FDA Gives Breakthrough Device Designation to VenoValve for CVI
VenoValve has the potential to offer relief for patients that suffer from severe chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in the deep veins of their legs.
Low-Cost Nanobodies from Alpacas are Highly Potent Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen, Germany, engineered mini-antibodies, called nanobodies, against SARS-CoV-2. The team’s nanobodies are stable up to 95 degrees Celsius (203 F) and are cheaper and less
Wireless Light Implant for Optogenetics Without Skull Damage
Researchers at the University of Arizona have overcome a major limitation of optogenetics with their wireless and battery-free implant that can shine light through the skull. The small device, which is implanted under the skin,
Biocompatibility Failure and Solvent Effects on Chemical Characterization
Solvent selection makes a difference when it comes to characterizing extractables and leachables for polymer medical devices.
COVID-19 Testing by the Numbers: FDA Updates Authorization Stats
A quick look at the number of COVID-19 tests FDA has authorized across all the various types of testing now on the market.
Boston Scientific Initiates First-of-a-Kind Study for Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
The trial is the first study to compare interventional therapy in combination with anticoagulation vs. anticoagulation alone for pulmonary embolism.
Combating the Skilled Workers Shortage in Manufacturing
Here are 7 ways medical device companies can improve their recruitment and retention efforts.
Apollo Hospitals Saves 41 Yr Old Farmer Who Waited 91 Days for a Heart Transplant with Mitral Chip Implant
India's first two scientific papers on MitraClip have both been published from Apollo Hopsitals. Dr. Sai Satish is involved in the authorship of the APAC guidelines for MitraClip implants. The post Apollo Hospitals Saves 41
Randomized Controlled Trial for the EkoSonic™ Endovascular System Commences
"Optimal treatment of PE is still poorly understood and there is a need for a coordinated institutional approach to this complex, life-threatening problem," said Kenneth Rosenfield, M.D., study co-lead principal investigator and section head, Vascular
Empowering Netflix Series ‘Skin Decision: Before and After’ Scores 2021 Emmy Nomination for Its Debut Season
On the heels of its debut season, Netflix’s original medical/lifestyle reality show Skin Decision: Before and After has received a 2021 Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Lifestyle Series.” The series takes a unique approach to its genre, as it
Append Medical Completes $7.4M Million Series A Round
Funding will support the company’s first clinical trial on its path to regulatory clearance. The post Append Medical Completes $7.4M Million Series A Round appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
Boston Scientific and Stryker Get Another NTAP Year Because of COVID-19
CMS also served up final opinions on new NTAP applications, including Medtronic's Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve.
Avive Solutions Partners with RapidSOS to Create a New Paradigm for Cardiac Arrest Response
Avive Solutions & RapidSOS are committed to developing innovative solutions that aim to take a new approach at improving the status quo of OHCA response. The post Avive Solutions Partners with RapidSOS to Create a
TSC Alliance Applauds Release of Updated International Guidelines for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Diagnostic and Management Recommendations
Changes in the brain caused by TSC have the biggest impact on quality of life, from seizures and developmental delays to intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges and autism. The post TSC Alliance Applauds Release of Updated
Baylis Medical Opens MedTech Facility in Costa Rica
Headquartered in Canada, the company will manufacture in Costa Rica cardiovascular products to serve global markets. The post Baylis Medical Opens MedTech Facility in Costa Rica appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
Levita Robotic Platform: Interview with Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, CEO of Levita Magnetics
Levita Magnetics, a California-based company that specializes in laparoscopic systems, has recently announced that its Levita Robotic Platform, a surgical robot that is still in development, has been used to perform surgery on a patient
Bladder-on-a-Chip and Bladder Organoids Reveal Dynamics of UTIs
Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland developed two complementary benchtop bladder models that could help in understanding the mechanisms behind recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs). The first involves bladder organoids, which
ZyterHome for Remote Patient Monitoring Adopted by Reflections Healthcare
Illustrates how provider practices can treat patients more efficiently and effectively, while still maintaining the quality of care delivered. The post ZyterHome for Remote Patient Monitoring Adopted by Reflections Healthcare appeared first on Medical Device