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Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Sells FlexXray
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that it has sold its portfolio company FlexXray Holdings, LLC (“FlexXray” or the “Company”) to Warburg Pincus and Tilia Holdings. Financial terms of
Nexus Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of Potassium Chloride in Water for Injection
Potassium Chloride Injection is indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency states when oral replacement is not feasible. The post Nexus Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of Potassium Chloride in Water for Injection appeared first on Medical
Heart Model Simulates Mechanical Load on Cardiac Tissues
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, along with collaborators in the Netherlands, have developed a heart model consisting of engineered cardiac muscle tissue that is attached to an elastic material. The design allows the team to
VenSure™ Balloon Sinus Dilation System and Cube™ Navigation System Are Commercially Available in the U.S.
With the launch of our VenSure Balloon Sinus Dilation System and Cube 4D Navigation system with VirtuEye, “Intersect ENT is transforming to become a more diversified, integrated and evidence-based growth company participating across the continuum
International Experts Call for a Unified Public Health Response to NAFLD and NASH Epidemic
Patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing NAFLD and NASH. The post International Experts Call for a Unified Public Health Response to NAFLD and NASH Epidemic appeared first
Asensus Surgical Appoints Two New Board Members
Asensus Surgical, Inc. (NYSE American: ASXC), a medical device company that is digitizing the interface between the surgeon and the patient to pioneer a new era of Performance-Guided Surgery™, today announced the expansion of its
How AI Can Improve CTA Analysis After Stroke and Heart Attack
Studies suggest Elucid's AI software helps to objectively quantify key drivers of stroke and heart attack from computed tomography angiography (CTA).
Prevail Drug Coated Balloon Catheter Launches in Europe
Prevail Drug coated balloon catheter is used during percutaneous coronary intervention procedures to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries in patients with coronary artery disease. The post Prevail Drug Coated Balloon Catheter Launches in Europe
Abbott Turns Focus Back to Core Growth Drivers
As the demand for COVID-related testing wanes, Abbott turns its attention to new products and growth drivers.
Medtech in a Minute: Endologix Has a Breakthrough, and More
The biggest medtech news of the week, in one minute or less.
BIOMEDevice Boston Announces 2021 Center Stage Lineup
Speakers will explore the latest in surgical robotics, artificial intelligence, wearable sensors, telemedicine, and more September 21-22.
Joe Turk Named President for Fresenius Medical Care North America Renal Therapies Group
Turk succeeds Mark Costanzo, who recently retired as President of FMCNA's Renal Therapies Group. The post Joe Turk Named President for Fresenius Medical Care North America Renal Therapies Group appeared first on Medical Device News
VERITAS Vision System Is Introduced by Johnson & Johnson
The company will offer live demos of the new system in a wet lab at the Johnson & Johnson booth (#2813) this weekend at the 2021 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and American
GenesisCare Orders 27 Elekta Flexitron Treatment Devices
"GenesisCare continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide and Elekta is delighted to play a vital partnering role to achieve this mission," said Gustaf Salford, Elekta's President and CEO. The post GenesisCare
FoodMarble AIRE Shown to Exceed the Performance of ‘Gold Standard’ SIBO Testing in Clinical Trial
SIBO is a very common disorder where there are excessive bacteria present in the small intestine. The true prevalence of SIBO in the general population is largely unknown, with some studies estimating its occurrence in
Medtech Suppliers Looking Forward to MD&M West, WestPack, and More
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of July 18, as exhibitors announce their plans for the upcoming Informa Markets Engineering West shows held August 10-12 in Anaheim.
SPE Conference Maps Intersection of Medical Plastics and Sustainability
The daylong MiniTec 2021 conference, Saving the World Through Medical Plastics and Sustainable Solutions, will be held as a live, in-person event alongside the Design. Engineer. Build. conference in Anaheim, CA, next month.
AAOS on IPO Elimination Reversal in 2022 CMS Outpatient Rule
AAOS is encouraged to hear that CMS has heeded the patient safety concerns of the physician community regarding the abrupt elimination of the Inpatient Only. The post AAOS on IPO Elimination Reversal in 2022 CMS
Advancing Breakthrough Treatments for a Novel Class of Neurodegenerative Targets in Alzheimer’s Disease
A new generation of disease-modifying digital therapeutics which stimulate the brain in a non-invasive way — using specific frequencies of light and/or sounds — is now emerging.
Fujifilm Eyes Better Patient Outcomes with FDA 510(k) Clearance for Endosurgical Image Enhancement Technology
Real-time visualization of hemoglobin oxygen saturation (StO2) levels in tissue could help surgeons better identify potential ischemia.