Medical Devices: Page 3
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Jury sides with Axonics in Medtronic patent dispute
Meanwhile, Boston Scientific is still waiting for antitrust regulators to conclude their review of its proposal to buy Axonics, which was announced in January.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Masimo proxy fight nears end as shareholder vote looms
Chairman and CEO Joe Kiani’s board seat is on the line at today's shareholder meeting.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Medical 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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Zimmer pulls hip implant off the market due to fracture risk
The company plans to phase out use of its CPT Hip System by December, but the FDA is still concerned about implants in new patients.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Merit Medical inks $210M takeover of Cook’s lead management business
Merit predicts the portfolio, which includes devices used in procedures to remove or replace heart rhythm device leads, will add $40 million a year to its sales.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Senseonics receives FDA clearance for one-year CGM
Commercial partner Ascensia is in discussions with insulin pump manufacturers to create an automated insulin delivery system.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Synchron connects brain-computer interface tech to Amazon Alexa
The patient can use the implant to turn on lights, make video calls, play music and shows, read books and buy products online without using their hands or voice.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Smiths Medical recalls airway tubes over defect linked to more than 10 injuries
Smiths has had seven Class I recalls, the most severe kind, so far in 2024.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Bausch + Lomb considers sale: FT
Private equity could be “the most likely” buyer of the eye care business, analysts wrote.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Apple wins FDA nod for hearing aid software for certain Airpods
Apple is the first company to receive authorization for over-the-counter hearing aid software.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Roche to launch new CGM in Europe in ‘coming weeks’
Roche will roll out its Accu-Chek Smartguide in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. The company hopes to stand out from competitors with features to predict hypoglycemia.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 12, 2024 -
SS Innovations expects US OK for surgical robot in 2025
The robot maker plans to conduct clinical trials for several indications, including abdominal, pelvic, thoracic and cardiac procedures.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 12, 2024 -
FDA warns 2 Chinese labs for oversight failures, animal care violations
The FDA said the problems “raise concerns about the quality and integrity of data generated by the labs,” which provide third-party testing and validation data services for device firms.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 12, 2024 -
J&J leads $50M financing for imaging company Spectrawave
The Series B round will support commercial expansion and product additions for Spectrawave’s system used in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 11, 2024 -
FDA to investigate presence of metals in tampons
Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus last week urged FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to address the safety concerns.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Smiths Medical links 1 death, 35 injuries to defective airway tubes
Vivek Jain, CEO of parent ICU Medical, recently told investors the company has faced more challenges than expected when it bought the Smiths medical device business in 2022.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Apple adding sleep apnea feature to smartwatch
Apple unveiled the health feature alongside new hearing aid capabilities for its Airpods Pro 2 earbuds.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Many FDA-authorized AI devices lack validation data
About 43% of all AI-enabled devices cleared or approved by the FDA through 2022 were missing validation data, and only 28% were tested prospectively, according to a Nature Medicine study.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Judge orders J&J to pay Auris investors more than $1B for merger violations
J&J did not provide Auris Health with resources to achieve regulatory milestones after acquiring the robotics company in 2019, the judge found.
By Ricky Zipp • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Abbott debuts Lingo over-the-counter CGM in the US
Priced at $49 for one 14-day sensor, or $89 per month, Abbott’s offering is competitive with Dexcom’s Stelo sensor.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Abbott partners with maker of ‘bionic pancreas’
Abbott will integrate its latest glucose sensor with Beta Bionics’ automated insulin delivery system.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 5, 2024 -
FDA cracks down on ozone cleaners for CPAP machines
The agency sent warning letters to four companies and reminded the public it has not authorized any devices for cleaning or disinfecting CPAPs.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Edwards cuts more than 500 employees after critical care sale
An Edwards spokesperson said the layoffs, affecting 3% of its workforce, are a “one-time right-sizing” deemed necessary following the division’s sale to BD.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Medtech venture investment recovery continues, but startup M&A remains limited: Pitchbook
Acquisitions of late-stage VC startups have been rare, a fact Pitchbook attributed to “ongoing price gaps between buyers and sellers.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 4, 2024 -
European heart group recommends renal denervation for some patients
The European Society of Cardiology said the treatment may be considered for certain patients with uncontrolled, drug-resistant high blood pressure but outlined lingering concerns.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Embecta gets FDA nod for insulin patch pump
Embecta’s first patch pump features a larger insulin reservoir, based on feedback from people with Type 2 diabetes.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 3, 2024