Brainlab said today it launched a new high-res planning algorithm within its Brainlab Elements software to improve radiation dose conformity for treating brain tumors, and added that the algorithm is a result of its strategic collaboration Elekta (STO:EKTA B). The Munich-based company’s Elements system operates with Elekta’s Agility multileaf collimator to compensate for the width of […]
Varian wins FDA nod for Calypso anchored beacon transponder for SBRT therapy
Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR) said today it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its Calypso anchored beacon transponder designed for use with its TruBeam, Edge and Clinac C-series medical linear accelerators. The Calypso system and the anchored beacon transponder are designed to detect tumor movement to aid in the delivery of lung stereotactic body radiotherapy with more precision, […]
Nephros releases preliminary Q1 earnings, raises $3m
Nephros (OTC:NEPH) this week released the preliminary earnings for its first quarter of 2018 including plans to move its headquarters, and released information on a $2.9 million equity round of financing. The South Orange, N.J.-based company said it expects to post sales of $958,000 for its first quarter, up 39% from the same quarter last year. […]
Olympus inks endoscope image sharing deal with InterSystems
Olympus (TYO:7733) said yesterday it inked a deal with InterSystems to enhance Olympus’ Knowledge Exchange System with InterSystems HealthShare, which allows for the sharing of images taken during endoscopy procedures. Olympus said its KE system is a software platform for centralized reprocessing record and image management that connects to its Olympus devices. The company added the […]
FDA approves Angel Medical System’s AngelMed Guardian cardiac monitor
The FDA this week approved Angel Medical Systems AngelMed Guardian implantable cardiac monitor system after the device had previously been rejected unanimously by an FDA advisory panel in 2016. The initial rejection came after the Tinton Falls, N.J.-based company presented partial data from its pivotal trial of the device in after having pulled the plug […]
Hologic touts study comparing NovaSure to Minerva’s endometrial ablation device
Hologic (NSDQ:HOLX) yesterday released results from a study comparing its NovaSure endometrial ablation system to Minerva Surgical‘s endometrial ablation device, touting a higher one-year rate of amenorrhea and higher quality of life for women treated with the NovaSure , despite experiencing a higher rate of perioperative adverse events. Results from the trial were published in the […]
Chinese investor group acquires Esaote
Esaote yesterday announced it was acquired by a consortium of Chinese investors composed of several major companies in the medical field and investment funds. Genoa, Italy-based Esaote produces medical devices with a focus on ultrasound, dedicated magnetic resonance imaging and diagnostic management software. The acquiring consortium includes Chinese medical equipment maker Wandong, private equity fund […]
Arthrosurface wins FDA nod for OVOMotion shoulder arthroplasty system
Arthrosurface said yesterday it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its OVOMotion shoulder arthroplasty system. The Franklin, Mass.-based company said the newly cleared stemless total shoulder system is designed to minimize bone removal specifically for patients with painful or severely disabled shoulder joints from arthritis, traumatic events or avascular necrosis. “This truly is a revolutionary stemless […]
Biotronik inks distro deal with Aziyo for CanGaroo cardiac device envelope
Biotronik inked a US-based co-distribution deal with Aziyo Biologics to distribute the company’s CanGaroo bio-envelopes designed to hold cardiovascular implantable devices, according to a release from Aziyo posted today. Silver Spring, Md.-based Aziyo Biologic’s CanGaroo bio envelope is designed to reduce the risk of device migration and erosion and simplify device removal during revisions or exchanges, […]
Sensus Healthcare inks multiple distro deals, launches global expansion project
Superficial radiation therapy device developer Sensus Healthcare (NSDQ:SRTSU) today released plans for a global expansion, including new distribution agreements in China, Germany, Mexico, Cuba and Costa Rica. Sensus makes low-energy photon X-ray systems for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, and keloids. The Boca Raton, Fla.-based company refers to the technology as […]
Check-Cap initiates 1-for-12 reverse split
Check-Cap (NSDQ:CHEK) said that earlier this month it initiated a 1-for-12 reverse stock split as it looked to regain compliance with the NASDAQ stock market’s minimum bid pricing requirement. With the move, which was effected on April 4, the Israel-based company put a single share into the hands of every shareholder for each 12 shares they held […]
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