Medical Devices: Page 25
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Former Stimwave CEO gets 6 years in prison for fake device scheme
The case centered on allegations that Stimwave marketed a dummy piece of plastic as a receiver of radiofrequency energy.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 20, 2024 -
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FDA official sets out approach to AI in medical devices
Developing quality assurance practices for AI models should be a priority, said Troy Tazbaz, director of the CDRH’s Digital Health Center of Excellence.
By Elise Reuter • June 18, 2024 -
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TrendlineMedical device safety in spotlight after high profile recalls
From Philips’ massive recall of respiratory devices to ongoing health risks with breast implants, medical devices tied to patient harm have put a focus on product safety.
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Boston Scientific buys Silk Road Medical for $1.26B
Silk Road developed a minimally invasive procedure to prevent stroke in patients with carotid artery disease.
By Susan Kelly • June 18, 2024 -
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Medtronic’s president of global regions set to retire in June
Medtronic made Rob ten Hoedt one of four regional leaders after it bought Covidien almost 10 years ago.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 18, 2024 -
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PFA devices are changing AFib treatment. The next wave could grow the market further.
New pulsed field ablation systems from Boston Scientific and Medtronic are already reshaping the cardiac ablation market, but upcoming devices could spur even greater adoption.
By Susan Kelly • June 17, 2024 -
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FDA creates transparency principles for AI in medical devices
The agency worked with regulators in the U.K. and Canada to determine how key information about machine learning-enabled devices should be communicated.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 17, 2024 -
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Merit Medical recalls plastic syringes made by Jiangsu Shenli
Merit’s recall comes amid broader FDA scrutiny of plastic syringes made in China.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 17, 2024 -
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Medtech group updates EtO standard for first time in 25 years
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation said the changes incorporate new technologies and address industry challenges.
By Elise Reuter • June 14, 2024 -
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Agilent to cut 3% of employees as sluggish lab equipment market persists
An Agilent spokesperson said the layoffs follow job cuts announced late last year amid a slower-than-expected market recovery.
By Susan Kelly • June 14, 2024 -
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Teleflex catheter kit recall linked to 31 injuries, 3 deaths
Teleflex reported 322 complaints about a safety problem that can prevent the balloon from fully inflating.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 14, 2024 -
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Medline pulls thousands of endotracheal tubes due to risk of airway blockage
Medline asked hospitals to immediately identify and destroy any affected devices.
By Elise Reuter • June 13, 2024 -
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Masimo embroiled in dual DOJ, SEC probes
Masimo will have to juggle the government inquiries while also dealing with an activist investor-led proxy battle.
By Susan Kelly • June 13, 2024 -
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Philips launches stent system to restore blood flow in blocked veins
Philips acquired the device as part of its 227 million euro purchase of Vesper Medical in 2022.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 13, 2024 -
Kardium raises $104M to develop pulsed field ablation system
Kardium will use the funding to complete a clinical study for pursuing regulatory approvals and build its manufacturing, clinical support and commercial teams.
By Susan Kelly • June 12, 2024 -
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Women underrepresented in trials of high-risk medical implants: study
A median of 33% of study subjects were women, and the figure was significantly lower in cardiovascular trials.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 12, 2024 -
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Zimmer partners with Think Surgical to launch knee surgery robot
J.P. Morgan analysts said the move is a “low cost way of adding more robotic options” for Zimmer, but they were still unsure about the added value of the partnership.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 12, 2024 -
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Abbott issues recall for Heartmate system monitor
Abbott’s heart pump system and related products have been part of multiple Class I recalls this year.
By Susan Kelly • June 11, 2024 -
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Vyaire Medical files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
CEO John Bibb said the move gives Vyaire “breathing room” as the ventilator manufacturer looks to sell its businesses.
By Elise Reuter • June 11, 2024 -
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GE Healthcare names new leaders of imaging and ultrasound units
Roland Rott will become CEO of GE Healthcare’s imaging business, while Philip Rackliffe will lead a combined ultrasound and image guided therapies segment.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 11, 2024 -
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Abbott ramps up over-the-counter CGM race with new sensors
Abbott will launch two over-the-counter glucose monitors in the U.S., competing directly with Dexcom’s Stelo.
By Elise Reuter • June 10, 2024 -
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J&J wins expanded FDA clearance for knee surgery robot
Johnson & Johnson has identified Velys as a product that can help it regain market share from rivals such as Stryker.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 10, 2024 -
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Pulsed field ablation to ‘cannibalize’ radiofrequency, cryo: Needham
Boston Scientific is forecast to gain the largest share of the U.S. ablation catheter market in the next 12 months, at the expense of Abbott and J&J.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 10, 2024 -
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Abbott wins CE mark for dual-chamber leadless pacemaker
Abbott sees the device as a product that can help its rhythm management business grow 6% to 7%.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 7, 2024 -
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Medtronic recalls neurosurgery navigation system for software error
A problem with the Stealthstation S8 could cause incorrect device placement during surgery. It is the fourth recall of Stealthstation software in the past 12 months.
By Elise Reuter • June 6, 2024 -
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Sapien valve performs equally well for small and large aortic annuli, Edwards finds
The analysis adds to a debate about the effectiveness of Edwards versus Medtronic TAVR devices in patients with small aortic annuli, a fibrous ring around the heart’s valve.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 6, 2024
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