Companies are announcing a range of innovations in digital health, cybersecurity, AI and more at HIMSS 2022. The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference and Exhibition runs March 14–18, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. It’s an annual health information and technology event where professionals can connect to learn more about innovations in the industry. […]
Cardiovascular Systems treats first patients using Propel pVAD
Cardiovascular Systems (Nasdaq:CSII) today announced the first in-human procedures using its Propel percutaneous ventricular assist device. The first patients were treated at Piedmont Heart Institute and Cardiovascular Services in Tbilisi, Georgia by Dr. David Kandzari. The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company reported that Propel performed as intended and provided uninterrupted hemodynamic support leading to successful revascularization. […]
BioSig Technologies appoints former Abbott executive as chief operating officer
BioSig Technologies (NSDQ:BSGM) today announced that it has appointed John Sieckhaus as chief operating officer. Sieckhaus joins BioSig — a creator of a proprietary biomedical signal processing platform — with 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He has served in numerous leadership roles at St. Jude Medical and Abbott Labs, including SVP and GM. […]
FDA clears Orthofix TrueLok Evo Ring fixation system
Orthofix today announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TrueLok Evo Ring Fixation system. The Lewisville, Texas-based orthopedics company designed the device for complex limb reconstruction and deformity correction procedures. It is a circular fixator with radiolucent rings and struts for clear radiographic visualization, allowing physicians to better assess bone anatomy during and […]
DePuy Synthes adds two knee systems to Attune Knee portfolio
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced that its orthopedics company DePuy Synthes has added the Cementless Fixed Bearing knee and Medial Stabilized knee to its Attune Knee portfolio. The company’s two new innovations build on Attune’s kinematic features that include Gradius Curve and Glideright Articulation. Both knee additions work seamlessly with DePuy Synthes’ Velys robotic-assisted surgical […]
NeoChord appoints executive chair to lead early feasibility study of transcatheter mitral chordal repair device
NeoChord appointed Dr. Martin Leon as executive chair of the company’s U.S. early feasibility study of its Transcatheter Nexus system. Leon will be responsible for overseeing and leading the company’s initiatives to advance its U.S. regulatory strategy for the Nexus system. He will also guide the company’s overall global regulatory strategy as it continues to […]
Conformis appoints chief legal officer, corporate secretary
Conformis (NSDQ:CFMS) this week announced that Denise Pedulla was appointed chief legal officer and corporate secretary. Prior to joining the Billerica, Massachusetts-based company, Pedulla served as the general counsel and corporate secretary for NeoGenomics. She has also held numerous leadership roles at Berkeley Research Group, Orthofix and Fresenius Medical Care. “We are pleased to announce […]
Shoulder Innovations wins FDA clearance for InSet stemless humeral implant
Shoulder Innovations today announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its InSet stemless humeral system. Grand Rapids, Michigan–based Shoulder Innovations designed the stemless humeral system as the latest component of the InSet total shoulder system. It combines stemless and stemmed in both anatomic and reverse configurations in the same platform. “This most recent product […]
How medtech and pharma are responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Medtech and pharma companies continue to support Ukraine relief efforts following Russia’s invasion. Previously, the World Health Organization announced that it was sending “essential medical supplies” to Ukraine — including its first shipment of 36 metric tons of supplies for trauma care and emergency surgery and other health supplies — to meet the needs of more than […]
Fast Company names 10 most innovative medtech companies of 2022
Fast Company today announced its list of the 10 most innovative medical device companies of 2022. Fast Company typically recognizes organizations that are reshaping their businesses, industries and the broader culture. This is the first year that the business media firm has honored the most innovative medical device companies. Many of the medtech companies on […]
Medtech companies extend support to Ukraine humanitarian efforts
Medical device companies are continuing to make contributions to support the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country last month. Last week, Henry Schein, Siemens Healthineers, Conformis, Roche, Medicom and Philips announced initiatives to support the crisis, which included matching employee donations, sending supplies or donating money to support families in Ukraine. The […]