Admetsys announced today that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its automated glucose control system. The system — also a continuous blood diagnostics system — aims to fill a key gap in the standard of care. Boston-based Admetsys designed it to automatically measure multiple blood analytes, including glucose, in real-time. It requires no patient […]
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GE HealthCare, Mass General collab on AI algorithm to predict missed care opportunities
GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham today announced an effort to co-develop an AI algorithm to increase operations effectiveness and productivity. The duo announced this development plan as part of their 10-year collaboration, inked in 2017. They aim to develop the application for the schedule predictions dashboard of the Radiology Operations module. This digital imaging […]
Radiaction raises $12.6M for radiation protection tech
Radiaction Medical announced today that it raised $12.6 million in Series C2 funding and elected Christopher Barys to its board. U.S. private equity fund InnovaHealth Partners led the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company’s round. Additional unnamed co-investors participated. Radiaction develops a novel system designed to proactively block radiation from the source. It provides comprehensive, head-to-toe radiation protection […]
FDA clears new infusion pump and software from ICU Medical
ICU Medical announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance to its Plum Duo infusion pump with LifeShield infusion safety software. The San Clemente, California-based company plans to make the pump and software available to U.S. customers in early 2024. Plum Duo, the latest addition to the ICU Medical infusion device portfolio, builds on the […]
GE HealthCare launches digital support tool for AFib
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched its CardioVisio digital tool for helping to treat AFib. CardioVisio assists clinicians in visualizing longitudinal data relevant for disease progression from multiple data sources. It drives evidence-based clinical decision support directed by up-to-date AFib guidelines. GE HealthCare plans to showcase the technology at the European Society of Cardiology […]
Cydar Medical, Medtronic treat first patient in AI mapping collaboration
Cydar Medical today announced the successful treatment of the first patient in a strategic collaboration with Medtronic . The collaboration spans 40 sites across the U.S., UK and Europe, integrating the Cydar Maps software with Medtronic services and case support. The collaboration aims to improve patient care and efficiency with AI-based solutions placed into the […]
FDA grants de novo nod to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy AI algorithm from Viz.ai
Viz.ai announced today that the FDA granted de novo approval to its Viz HCM module for detecting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. San Francisco-based Viz.ai says this creates a new regulatory category for cardiovascular machine learning-based notification software. The company supports its algorithm’s deployment through a multi-year agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb. They struck that partnership deal in […]
Viseon launches advanced visualization system for minimally invasive spine surgery
Viseon announced today that it began the U.S. commercial rollout and initial clinical use of its MaxView 4K advanced visualization system. Irvine, California-based Viseon describes its MaxView 4K system as a first-of-its-kind advanced visualization system for minimally invasive spine surgery. The state-of-the-art system involves no capital equipment expense and occupies no operating room footprint. It […]
Siemens Healthineers, SSM ink deal to improve health equity
SSM Health and Siemens Healthineers announced today that they entered into a 10-year strategic partnership focused on health equity. The companies aim to expand access to high-quality care and aid in training the next generation of healthcare workers. Siemens Healthineers says the agreement marks its largest geographic strategic partnership to date. SSM Health, a fully […]
Edwards software may reduce duration, severity of hypotension, study says
Edwards Lifesciences today announced study results that support the use of its Acumen HPI software. Results from the EU-HYPROTECT registry indicate that using Acumen HPI may help reduce the duration and severity of intraoperative hypotension in patients having non-cardiac surgery. In June, Edwards shared results from the registry that also demonstrated the software’s success. The […]
FDA clears wireless patient deterioration monitoring system from GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Portrait Mobile wireless and wearable monitoring solution. Portrait Mobile enables real-time continuous monitoring with a personalized view of a patient’s vitals. It also keeps patients mobile during critical recovery periods, including after surgery or ICU discharge. According to GE HealthCare, continuous monitoring and […]