Bioventus (Nasdaq:BVS) announced today that Ken Reali stepped down as the company’s CEO and as a member of its board. Durham, North Carolina-based Bioventus said its board initiated a comprehensive search process to identify a permanent CEO. Until it finds one, the board appointed Anthony Bihl as interim CEO, effective immediately. Bihl has more than […]
Senseonics announces equity grants to employees under inducement plan
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced today that it made equity grants to new employees under its 2019 inducement plan. The Germantown, Maryland-based long-term continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker made these grants in accordance with NYSE requirements. On April 4, 2023, Senseonics granted 13 new non-executive employees non-qualified stock options. These options enable the employees to purchase an aggregate […]
Kindeva Drug Delivery names new chief commercial officer
Kindeva Drug Delivery announced today that it appointed David Stevens as its global chief commercial officer (CCO). Stevens’ role includes spearheading the commercial, business development and R&D activities for Kindeva. He aims to ensure continued growth, expansion and innovation from the drug delivery device contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). Get the full story at […]
X-ray tech developer Oxos raises $23M in Series A funding round
Oxos Medical announced today that it raised $23 million in a Series A financing round led by Parkway Venture Capital and Intel Capital. Atlanta-based Oxos said the round brings its total funding to $45 million. It plans to use the funds to accelerate product innovation and expand availability globally. The company develops what it calls […]
Celanese to provide drug delivery platform for Glaukos glaucoma treatment
Celanese (NYSE:CE) announced today that it entered into an agreement with Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) over drug delivery for glaucoma treatments. Dallas-based Celanese agreed to supply its VitalDose drug delivery platform for use as a component in Gluakos’ iDose TR. The iDose TR serves as a micro-invasive intraocular implant for lowering intraocular pressure. It treats patients with […]
BD names Michelle Quinn as EVP, general counsel
BD announced that it named Michelle Quinn as EVP and general counsel. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey-based BD made Quinn’s appointment effective on April 1. Her responsibilities cover leading the law group at BD. She continues to report to Tom Polen, the company’s chair, CEO and president. Quinn came to BD in 2019. In January of […]
Penumbra, Veterans Health Administration expand access to rehab with VR
Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) today announced a collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL). The collaboration covers testing, co-developing and implementing rehabilitative healthcare solutions through virtual reality (VR). Building on Penumbra’s REAL y-Series technology, the collaboration focuses on developing targeted therapy tools. These tools address the most critical rehabilitation needs […]
Philips, Northwell Health partner on patient monitoring
Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it entered into an agreement with Northwell Health to help the health system standardize patient monitoring. This seven-year agreement aims to enhance patient care and improve patient outcomes while driving interoperability and data innovation. It allows Northwell Health to lay the foundation for an enterprise-wide platform. Additionally, it enables the […]
DarioHealth names digital health veteran Eitan Shay as chief product officer
DarioHealth (Nasdaq:DRIO) announced today that it named Eitan Shay to its newly created chief product officer position. Shay’s work history includes leadership roles at digital health companies Livongo and Teladoc Health. He also held senior leadership positions at Meta Platforms. “Demand for our solution continues to accelerate among payers and employers, and the ability to […]
Endotronix completes enrollment in pulmonary artery sensor trial
Endotronix announced today that it completed enrollment for a trial evaluating its Cordella pulmonary artery (PA) sensor. Lisle, Illinois-based Endotronix plans for results from the Proactive-HF pivotal study to support its application for FDA premarket approval. Cordella, an investigational device, enables proactive, data-driven heart failure (HF) management. It engages patients, reduces and prevents congestion and […]
Sight Sciences appoints new CFO
Sight Sciences (Nasdaq:SGHT) announced that it appointed Alison “Ali” Bauerlein as its chief financial officer and treasurer. Bauerlein’s appointment became effective on April 3. She joins from Inogen, having cofounded the medtech company in 2001 and served as CFO from 2009 through 2021. In that role, she oversaw the global finance and accounting functions, helping […]