Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed an approach to break down ingestible medical devices in the gastrointestinal tract. Medical devices can be inserted in the gastrointestinal tract to treat, diagnose or monitor a number of GI disorders. However, the devices have to removed through endoscopic surgery once completed. The MIT researchers developed […]
InMode launches non-invasive facial remodeling tech
InMode (NSDQ:INMD) this week said it launched its Evoke facial remodeling solution. Evoke is a hands-free device designed for the face and subdermal area. The radio frequency-based platform addresses patient aesthetic concerns using controlled heating of the skin and subnormal tissue. “The idea of a facial hands-free treatment has been circulating in the market for about […]
Imricor Medical Systems ablation catheter wins CE mark
Imricor Medical Systems today said it won CE mark approval for its Vision-MR Ablation Catheter and Vision-MR Dispersive Electrode. “We are absolutely thrilled to bring to market our products for performing cardiac catheter ablations guided by real-time MRI,” chairman and CEO Steve Wedan said in a news release. “Receipt of CE mark approval marks a […]
Smith & Nephew buys Tusker Medical
Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN) today said it acquired Tusker Medical for an undisclosed amount. Tusker Medical develops the Tula System, which is an in-office ear tube delivery system to treat recurrent or persistent ear infections. The pediatric ear tubes won FDA breakthrough device designation in November last year. “The Tula System is a truly innovative option […]
Medtronic touts 3-month clinical trial results using Stimgenics spinal cord stimulation
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) this week touted results from a three-month clinical trial of the recently acquired Stimgenics Differential Target Multiplexed Spinal Cord Stimulation using Medtronic’s Intellis platform. The large, multicenter randomized controlled trial showed that 80% of patients with chronic back pain that were treated with Differential Target Multiplexed (DTM) reported at least 50% pain relief […]
Medtronic launches data management software program for Synchromed II
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) this week launched a cloud-based data management software platform for its Synchromed II drug delivery system. The Efficio platform is designed to allow clinicians to manage targeted drug delivery pump practices to treat patients who have chronic pain, cancer pain and severe spasticity. It consolidates, organizes and provides visual summaries of patient data received […]
Boston Sci wins CE Mark for disposable duodenoscope Exalt Model D
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) this week received CE Mark approval for its Exalt disposable duodenoscope. The Exalt Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope is designed for use in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures. It is the first single-use duodenoscope on the U.S. market and was granted Breakthrough Device Designation. The FDA cleared the device late last year. “Following on from […]
Onkos Surgical partners with Integrum for OPRA Implant System
Onkos Surgical this week announced it signed a multi-year agreement with Integrum to expand to market for Integrum’s OPRA Implant System. The collaboration is expected to commence immediately and will focus on expanding the U.S. market for Integrum’s Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System. “We are delighted to partner with Dr. […]
Vyaire Medical appoints new CEO
Vyaire Medical this week said it appointed Gaurav Agarwal as CEO, effective immediately. Agarwal replaces Dave Eckley who is stepping down from the role of CEO but will remain on the Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Gaurav to Vyaire,” chairman of the board Steven Dyson said in a news release. “He brings […]
Nevro names new VP of clinical, regulatory and quality
Nevro (NYSE:NVRO) this week said it appointed Donald Middlebrook as VP of clinical, regulatory and quality. Middlebrook will report directly to CEO and president Keith Grossman. “We’re pleased to have a leader of Don’s caliber join Nevro to advance our clinical pipeline and oversee our global regulatory and quality initiatives,” Grossman said in a news release. […]
Varian appoints VP of clinical affairs
Varian Medical Systems (NYSE:VAR) yesterday said it appointed Dr. Ricky Sharma as VP of clinical affairs. Sharma will be responsible for leading medical research, translational science and clinical trials for the company’s oncology business. He will report to chief medical officer and senior VP of medical affairs Dee Khuntia. “Dr. Sharma is an international authority on […]