Clarius Mobile Health and ThinkSono announced today that they introduced a new AI-guided ultrasound system in Europe. The companies believe this offering can improve the efficiency of detecting deep vein thrombosis (DVT). ThinkSono Guidance, an AI app, pairs with Clarius handheld ultrasound scanners, which recently received CE mark approval. Clarius also featured on Fast Company’s […]
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FundamentalVR, Orbis launch VR surgical training offering for resource-limited settings
Orbis and FundamentalVR today announced the launch of a new immersive VR surgical training solution for low- and middle-income countries. The companies built the tool to support students and residents learning to perform surgery to treat cataracts. They developed it with affordability, portability and scalability in mind, along with targeted functionality. FundamentalVR says it marks […]
Brainlab, Fujifilm partner on neurosurgery navigation tech
Fujifilm Healthcare announced that it picked Brainlab to exclusively distribute its Arietta Precision ultrasound for neurosurgery applications in the U.S. The companies say Arietta Precision in conjunction with Brainlab’s surgical navigation system “becomes a powerful intraoperative neurosurgery solution.” It delivers advanced guidance and image quality for critical surgical decisions. Together, the end-to-end solution provides comprehensive […]
FDA clears new mammography system from Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its MammoMat B.brilliant mammography platform. Clearance includes elements involving full-field digital mammography, or two-dimensional breast imaging, breast biopsy and titanium contrast-enhanced mammography. New features of the system enhance user ergonomics and workflow while reducing patient discomfort. Siemens Healthineers also submitted an FDA premarket approval […]
Smiths Medical warns on some infusion pumps
An urgent field safety notice issued in Europe warns of software issues with some CADD-Solis ambulatory infusion pumps made by Smiths Medical. The ICU Medical unit corrected some issues in previous software updates but some problems persist. For starters, according to the communication, the infusion pump may not alarm for an upstream occlusion. This issue […]
GE HealthCare adds Caption AI to handheld ultrasound
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched its Caption AI software for point-of-care assessments on its Vscan Air SL. Clinicians can now use the handheld ultrasound system with access to real-time, step-by-step guidance from Caption AI. It helps capture diagnostic-quality images and automated ejection fraction estimation to help inform clinical decisions across cardiac settings. GE […]
Karl Storz enters talks to acquire Asensus Surgical through letter of intent
Asensus Surgical (NYSE:ASXC) announced today that it entered into a non-binding letter of intent for Karl Storz to acquire it. The agreement enables Karl Storz to engage in diligence and negotiations over a potential acquisition of the surgical robot maker. Asensus and Karl Storz began a collaboration over surgical robotics just over a year ago […]
FDA clears Eko Health’s AI for heart failure detection
Eko Health announced today that the FDA cleared its Low EF (ejection fraction) detection AI platform for its digital stethoscope. Using an Eko stethoscope, providers can now detect Low EF — a heart failure indicator — in 15 seconds during a routine physical exam. Low EF AI embeds rapid, accessible low EF detection into a […]
Tandem Mobi automated insulin pump wins FDA nod for expanded pediatric use
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced that the FDA cleared its Mobi insulin pump for an expanded pediatric indication. The FDA approved Tandem’s 510(k) application for the use of Mobi in individuals two years of age and older. In an SEC filing dated April 1, the company said the decision came through on March 21. Previously, […]
FDA clears Baxter Novum IQ large-volume infusion pump, Dose IQ safety software
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its Novum IQ large-volume infusion pump (LVP) with Dose IQ safety software. Clearance adds the LVP to the Novum IQ platform, which already includes the Baxter syringe infusion pump (SYR). It enables clinicians to utilize a single, integrated system across a variety of patient […]
RefleXion inks AI partnership for cancer treatment planning
RefleXion Medical announced today that it signed a licensing agreement with Limbus AI to incorporate software into radiation treatment planning. The agreement enables the integration of the Limbus Contour automated contour software into the RefleXion X1 system. X1 uses biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) technology. It enables a PET radiotracer to create a unified motion management solution […]