Monteris Medical today said its launch of the NeuroBlate NB3 FullFire makes it the smallest laser probe for brain procedures on the market. The 1.6mm laser fiber probe features patented NeuroBlate System cooling technology and is available in a single adjustable length. Minnetonka, Minnesota-based Monteris won FDA 510(k) clearance to add the NB3 to its […]
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GE HealthCare launches ‘new era’ of AI-enhanced oncology solutions
GE HealthCare today announced the launch of its “new era” of AI-enhanced oncology solutions, known as Revolution RT. Revolution RT is a new radiation therapy computed tomography (CT) solution with innovative hardware and software solutions to increase imaging accuracy and simplify simulation workflow. The Chicago-based company designed the technology to create a more personalized and […]
MMI’s Symani surgical robot used in first U.S. clinical cases
MMI (incorporated as Medical Microinstruments) today announced the Symani surgical robotics platform’s first clinical cases in the U.S. The two robotic-assisted microsurgical procedures were performed at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Pisa, Italy-based MMI won FDA de novo classification for the Symani Surgical System in April. The system secured a CE mark […]
Advice for building a medtech career inside a big company from BD CTO Elizabeth McCombs
In the opening keynote for DeviceTalks Boston 2024 today, BD EVP and Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth McCombs offered advice for building a medtech career inside a big company. Reflecting on her 20-year career at Johnson & Johnson MedTech (the world’s second-largest medical device manufacturer) before joining BD, McCombs advised aspiring medtech leaders to strive to deeply […]
Magnus Medical launches Saint neuromod system for major depressive disorder treatment
Magnus Medical this week announced the commercial launch of its Saint neuromodulation system for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD). The Saint treatment changes a patient’s brain circuitry to treat MDD more effectively. It modifies activity in brain networks that are related to depression. Saint won FDA breakthrough device designation and has FDA 510(k) clearance. According […]
Teleflex announces limited launch of Wattson Temporary Pacing Guidewire
Teleflex this week announced the limited market release of its Wattson Temporary Pacing Guidewide. The limited market release commenced at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and was used in its first cases under the guidance of Dr. Tamim Nazif, Director of Clinical Research, Dr. Susheel Kodali, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Structural Heart […]
Thermoforming vs. injection molding considerations for medical robotics enclosure cost and efficiency
As the medical robotics industry continues to advance, considerations surrounding the selection of the thermoforming or injection molding process play an important role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and reliability that development teams work so hard to realize and refine. Given the complexity and cost of attaining FDA approval for a medical device, companies want […]
Cook Medical launches Ascend single-use ureteroscope in U.S., Canada
Cook Medical this week launched its Ascend Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscope in the U.S. and Canada. The launch allows the company to better serve more urology customers with a complete portfolio of stone management products. Bloomington, Indiana-based Cook Medical designed Ascend to always be ready to use. It eliminates common issues in reusable ureteroscopes, including scope […]
Stryker beats The Street as strong sales growth continues
Stryker is continuing a strong 2024 amid the continued success of its Mako robots, new joint replacement technology and more. Kalamazoo, Michigan–based Stryker — the world’s largest ortho device company — earned $788 million, or $2.05 per share, off of $5.2 billion in sales for the quarter that ended March 31, 2024. The results represented […]
Abbott has a new Vascular division CMO
Abbott has appointed Dr. Ethan Korngold as its new divisional VP of medical affairs and chief medical officer for its Vascular business. Korngold succeeds Dr. Nick West, who spent four years as CMO and divisional VP of global medical affairs at Abbott Vascular. West departed in September to become associate chief medical officer at Shockwave […]
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