Medical Devices: Page 20
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Masimo faces another proxy challenge from Politan Capital
The activist shareholder seeks two more seats on Masimo’s board, after both candidates it nominated last spring were voted in.
By Susan Kelly • April 1, 2024 -
Osso VR to lay off 67 people at corporate HQ
Art and illustration jobs were heavily affected by the layoffs, which will be complete by May 27.
By Nick Paul Taylor • April 1, 2024 -
Trendline
Medical device industry continues to turn to AI
While the industry continues to embrace artificial intelligence, there are still questions about how the new technologies need to be regulated and if they are effective.
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Q&A
J&J’s Aldo Denti on digital technology in orthopedics
The chairman of J&J subsidiary DePuy Synthes talked about how surgical robots and other technologies have contributed to procedures moving to outpatient facilities.
By Elise Reuter • Updated April 1, 2024 -
Roche wins FDA approval for first molecular malaria blood donor screening test
The company is pitching the test as a way to improve the safety and availability of blood.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 28, 2024 -
J&J in talks to buy Shockwave Medical: WSJ
The healthcare giant could follow up its $16.6 billion acquisition of Abiomed with another deal for a heart device company, the WSJ reported Tuesday.
By Ricky Zipp • March 27, 2024 -
FDA hits Renovo with warning letter over reprocessed medical devices
The letter accuses Renovo of adding models other than the ones covered by its 510(k) clearances.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 27, 2024 -
Neuronetics wins FDA clearance for device to treat adolescents with depression
William Blair analysts called the clearance a positive surprise, explaining that the FDA has denied several therapies in the patient population.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 27, 2024 -
FDA re-issues ban on electric shock devices
The agency tried to ban the devices in 2020, but a federal appeals court overturned the decision.
By Elise Reuter • March 26, 2024 -
Abbott receives CE mark for 6-year insertable cardiac monitor
The device can continuously monitor a patient’s heart rhythms for either three or six years, depending on users’ needs.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 26, 2024 -
J&J files for FDA approval of Varipulse pulsed field ablation platform
The company wants to catch up with rival PFA systems from Medtronic and Boston Scientific that have already received FDA authorization.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 26, 2024 -
Masimo to split off consumer business
The decision comes two years after the pulse oximetry specialist acquired Sound United for its audio brands in a $1 billion deal.
By Susan Kelly • March 25, 2024 -
Vyaire Medical recalls Airlife resuscitators over defect linked to 2 death reports
The recall covers respiratory support devices made in 2017 or earlier that can fail to provide enough ventilation.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 22, 2024 -
Q&A
Stryker’s next head of joint replacement talks about new revision, robotics products
Katherine Truppi will become president of Stryker’s joint replacement business on March 31 after more than 20 years at the company.
By Elise Reuter • March 22, 2024 -
Medtronic claims win in Axonics patent row, pushes for jury trial
New rulings from a U.S. patent appeal board are the latest step in the companies’ intellectual property dispute over sacral neuromodulation devices.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 22, 2024 -
Abiomed’s latest Impella recall linked to 129 injury, 49 death reports
The J&J subsidiary warned about the risk of the catheter perforating the heart in updated instructions for use. Impella devices were part of four Class I recalls in 2023.
By Elise Reuter • March 21, 2024 -
Insulet names Ana Maria Chadwick CFO
Chadwick succeeds Wayde McMillan, who left last year to become CFO for 3M’s health spinoff.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 21, 2024 -
Intuitive aims to keep challengers at bay with new surgical robot
The soft tissue robotics leader looks to set itself apart from upcoming rivals with the first new da Vinci system in 10 years.
By Susan Kelly • March 20, 2024 -
Deka’s automated insulin delivery system, powered by patient-led app, gets FDA clearance
Sequel Med Tech will sell the new system, which integrates with Tidepool’s Loop insulin dosing algorithm.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 20, 2024 -
FDA stops two manufacturers from importing plastic syringes
The agency issued import alerts to Jiangsu Caina Medical and Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production because their products didn’t meet quality requirements or were different from FDA-authorized versions.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Updated April 8, 2024 -
Titan Medical to merge with imaging firm Conavi, ending strategic review
The combined company will focus on selling Conavi’s cardiovascular imaging system used in minimally invasive procedures.
By Elise Reuter • March 19, 2024 -
J&J Medtech, Nvidia partner to bring AI to the operating room
The companies see the collaboration as a way to help facilitate the fast, secure deployment of AI algorithms for surgical decision-making.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 18, 2024 -
Deep Dive
6 ways the FDA can improve medical device recalls
Experts said improving how adverse events are tracked and requiring manufacturers to use electronic notifications could make devices safer.
By Elise Reuter • March 18, 2024 -
Intuitive details launch plan for new da Vinci 5 robot
The fifth generation of the company’s flagship robotic surgery system will be introduced in a phased launch.
By Susan Kelly • March 18, 2024 -
Intuitive lands FDA clearance for new da Vinci robot
The soft tissue robotics leader incorporated new features into the system, from tissue sensing feedback to a smaller size and more comfortable console.
By Susan Kelly • March 15, 2024 -
Fresenius Kabi receives FDA warning letter over issues at ex-Ivenix site
Inspectors found fault with the handling of corrective and preventive actions for the Ivenix Infusion System.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 15, 2024