BioTelemetry and its CardioNet subsidiary agreed to pay $44.875 million to resolve False Claims Act violation allegations. Both companies now belong to Philips after it acquired BioTelemetry for $2.8 billion last year. The U.S. Department of Justice alleged that the companies knowingly submitted false claims surrounding heart monitoring tests. DOJ claims the companies submitted claims […]
Patient Monitoring
FDA clearance for Dexcom G7 marks a ‘huge leap’ forward, COO Jake Leach says
After plenty of anticipation — and a bit of waiting — the next-generation Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor is finally here. In mid-2021, Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) CEO Kevin Sayer told Drug Delivery Business News that its next-generation CGM would be “wonderful.” At the time, he said enthusiasm over the Dexcom G7 sat at an all-time high. About […]
Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 links with automated insulin delivery system for use in Europe
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) today announced compatibility between its FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor and the mylife Loop from Ypsomed and CamDiab. Combined, the technologies create a smart, automated process for insulin delivery based on real-time glucose data. The companies launched their automated insulin delivery (AID) system in Germany. They intend to offer it in additional European countries […]
Amalgam Rx, Novo Nordisk expand partnership on connected insulin delivery devices
Amalgam Rx announced today that it expanded its global agreement with Novo Nordisk over the commercialization of Dose Check. Wilmington, Delaware-based Amalgam Rx develops the Dose Check digital insulin initiation and titration app. It designed the app to help people with type 2 diabetes using basal insulin. The two companies partnered to incorporate and integrate […]
Siemens Healthineers, GE HealthCare reportedly express interest in Medtronic units
According to reports, Siemens Healthineers and GE HealthCare registered interest in acquiring business units from Medtronic (NYSE:MDT). Bloomberg first reported the interest from the two companies in two units Medtronic plans to spinoff. The outlet cited people familiar with the matter. In October, Medtronic announced its intention to pursue a separation of the company’s Patient […]
VitalConnect wins Frost & Sullivan innovation award for patient monitoring device
Frost & Sullivan today recognized VitalConnect with its 2022 North America New Product innovation award for its biosensor technology. VitalConnect’s biosensor monitors patients and detects multiple health problems. According to a news release, the platform reduced hospital workloads by enabling home monitoring. Patients who prefer to move freely could use the comfortable, state-of-the-art cardiac monitoring […]
Dexcom partners with Green Shield, Health Depot on digital diabetes management service
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it partnered with Green Shield and The Health Depot to expand access to the Dexcom G6. The partnership offers Green Shield plan members convenient access to the G6 real-time continuous glucose monitor (rtCGM). It combines this access with virtual diabetes coaching support. Green Shield plan members eligible for G6 coverage […]
NIH funds Illinois Tech project using machine learning to fully automate insulin delivery
Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology received $1.2 million from the NIH to develop a machine learning system for an artificial pancreas’ insulin delivery. Chemical engineering professor Ali Cinar leads the project to ease the burden on those with type 1 diabetes. NIH funding covers four years for developing the machine learning system. The researchers […]
FDA clears Dexcom G7 next-gen CGM
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that the FDA cleared the next-generation Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. FDA clearance for the highly anticipated device covers people with all types of diabetes aged 2years and older. San Diego-based Dexcom’s device features a 60% size reduction from the previous generation, the G6. It offers a 30-minute warmup […]
ChroniSense Medical wins FDA clearance for wearable patient monitor
ChroniSense Medical announced that its Polso remote patient monitoring system received FDA 510(k) clearance. Polso received initial indications for monitoring blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate and respiration rate. Yokneam, Israel-based ChroniSense designed Polso to combine a monitor, mobile app and cloud-based platform. The medical-grade, wrist-worn vital sign monitor pairs with a mobile app for […]
Mindray launches wearable patient monitoring system
Mindray announced that it launched the mWear system for wireless, wearable patient monitoring of a range of vital signs. Shenzhen, China–based Mindray designed mWear to enable an efficient workflow for monitoring patient conditions and delivering patient-centric care. Mindray’s mWear system addresses shortages of beds and staff in today’s hospitals, according to a news release. It […]