Google has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to identify dermatologic issues. In a news release, the technology giant cited billions of yearly Google searches related skin, nail and hair issues as a reason for developing the technology. The company plans to launch the web-based application as a pilot later on this year. Once they […]
Cosmetic/Aesthetic
Cutera stock up on reported Q1 sales growth
Cutera (NSDQ:CUTR) posted first-quarter results that beat the overall consensus on Wall Street. The Brisbane, Calif.–based cosmetic and aesthetic laser equipment company yesterday reported losses of -$359,000, or -2¢ per share, on sales of $49.668 million for the three months ended March 31, for a sales growth of 54.06% compared with Q1 2020. Earnings per […]
Crown Aesthetics wins FDA clearance for wrinkle treatment device
Crown Aesthetics this week said it received FDA clearance for its SkinPen Precision device for treating wrinkles on the neck. The SkinPen Precision microneedling technology is safe for use with a depth of up to 2.5mm on the neck, according to the company. It is intended to be used as a treatment to improve the […]
Tissium appoints VP of global operations
Tissium this week said it appointed Thierry Darnis as VP of global operations, effective immediately. Darnis has more than 30 years of experience in the medtech industry and has held leadership roles at Medtronic, C.R. Bard and Biom’Up. He most recently served as VP of operations of Affluent Medical where he oversaw its urology program’s […]
Cynosure names EVP of R&D
Cynosure announced today that it appointed Sujat Sukthankar as its executive VP of research & product development, effective today. Westford, Mass.-based Cynosure said in a news release that Sukthankar will report to CEO Todd Tillemans and will work to enhance the company’s R&D team. “There is no better person to help drive category growth than […]
Invacare, Alber launch wheelchair power assist device
Invacare (NYSE:IVC) and Alber this week launched the Smoov One power-assist solution to assist manual wheelchair users. Smoove One is a portable, rear-mounted power add-on that uses insights of wheelchair drivers and power assist design experience to increase mobility and range while reducing stress on driver’s shoulders. “We are excited to introduce such an innovative product […]
Soliton announces public offering
Soliton (NSDQ:SOLY) announced that it intends to offer an undisclosed amount of shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. The Houston-based medical device company also intends to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the number of shares offered. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as the […]
Suneva Medical raises $25.1m
Regenerative aesthetic product developer Suneva Medical filed an SEC Form D last week that confirmed the sale of nearly $25.1 million in equity. The San Diego-based company met its total offering amount of $25.098 million after making the first sale for the new notice on May 15. It did not intend for the offering to […]
Pulse plans to seek $30m from investors
Pulse Biosciences (NSDQ:PLSE) announced it has filed a registration statement to raise approximately $30 million from existing shareholders. The rights offering will be made through the distribution of non-transferable subscription rights to purchase shares of the Hayward, Calif-based company’s common stock. The final price has not been set. Pulse Biosciences said it will use the proceeds […]
Pulse Biosciences announces $30m offering
Pulse Biosciences (NSDQ:PLSE) announced today that it filed a rights offering of its common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $30 million. According to a news release, the offering includes non-transferable subscription rights to purchase shares of common stock at par value of $0.001 per share at a subscription price to be determined. All of Pulse […]
CMS recommends postponing most elective procedures
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance late yesterday asking healthcare providers to postpone adult elective surgeries and procedures, including dental procedures, until further notice. The move is an attempt to preserve the supply of ventilators and personal protective equipment such as masks and gowns while protecting patients and staff from exposure […]