BD (NYSE:BDX) today announced it has launched a new molecular diagnostic combination test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following CE mark approval. The BD Max test uses a single nasal swab or nasopharyngeal swab sample to determine if a patient has COVID-19, the flu or RSV. Franklin Lakes, N.J.-based […]
Zimmer Biomet creates independent nonprofit organization to reduce health disparities
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) this week announced it created an independent 501(c)(3) for its philanthropic, multi-disciplinary coalition Movement is Life. The new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designation will allow the Warsaw, Indiana-based company to raise awareness of the impact of disparities on chronic disease management and quality of life among women, racial and ethnic minorities and women […]
Withings appoints Elizabeth Coleon as chief marketing officer
Withings this week announced that it has appointed Elizabeth Coleon as chief marketing officer. Coleon will lead the Issy-les-Moulineaux, France-based connected health company’s marketing team to grow its consumer devices and health solutions divisions. Withings makes a number of connected health devices such as blood pressure monitors, smartwatches and sleep trackers. “The last few years […]
NorthStar Medical names new president and chief operating officer
NorthStar Medical Technologies this week announced it promoted Frank Scholz to president and chief operating officer. Scholz now holds oversight of corporate development, external affairs, sales, marketing and public relations at the Beloit, Wisconsin-based diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals company. He was previously responsible for program management, regulatory affairs, engineering and technology, manufacturing operations and supply […]
Vektor Medical names Rob Krummen as CEO
Vektor Medical this week announced that it appointed Rob Krummen as CEO. Krummen previously served as president and chief operating officer of the San Diego-based company. He was responsible for the clinical, regulatory, engineering and operations and will continue to oversee the efforts while growing the company’s commercial and sales teams as CEO. The company […]
Owens & Minor appoints Tammy Gomez as chief human resources officer
Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI) today announced that it has appointed Tammy Gomez as executive VP and chief human resources officer, effective July 11. Gomez will report directly to president and CEO Edward Pesicka and will come a member of the company’s executive leadership team. She will be responsible for teammate strategy and will oversee global […]
Accuray names Franco Palomba as chief accounting officer
Accuray (Nasdaq:ARAY) this week announced that it has appointed Franco Palomba as VP, chief accounting officer and controller. Palomba will be responsible for the controllership functions at the Sunnyvale, California-based company, which includes global accounting organization and associated budgetary and administrative operations and financial and regulatory compliance. He will report directly to senior VP and CFO […]
Stryker opens new R&D facility in India
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) this week announced it opened a new research and development facility in India. Dubbed Stryker’s Global Technology Center (SGTC), the 150,000 sq. ft facility will be based at the International Tech Park in Gurgaon and will help accelerate innovation in India. “Innovation is in Stryker’s DNA. SGTC strengthens our ability to innovate and […]
Ablative Solutions raises $91.4M in Series D financing round
Ablative Solutions today announced it completed the fourth tranche of its Series D financing round and raised $91.4 million. Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Ablative Solutions earmarked the funds to complete the company’s ongoing Target BPI pivotal trial that is evaluating its alcohol-mediated renal denervation procedure. Get the full story on our sister site, Medical Tubing + Extrusion.
Paragon 28 launches Monkey Rings circular external fixation system
Paragon 28 this week announced that it launched its Monkey Rings circular external fixation system for trauma, deformity correction and limb salvage. Englewood, Colorado-based Paragon 28 designed the circular external fixation system to use external wires and screws that can be fixed into the bone to maintain anatomic position. The system provides stability, soft-tissue preservation […]
Retractable Technologies downsizes workforce
Retractable Technologies this week announced that it has reduced its workforce by 16% due to the completion of its facility expansion efforts — and the completion of U.S. government orders related to COVID-19 vaccines. The staff reduction will affect the Little Elm, Texas-based company’s production, operations and logistics departments. Retractable Technologies said in an SEC […]
