Epitel announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for two new patient-focused brain health offerings. The FDA cleared the Remi remote EEG monitoring system for ambulatory use and the Remi Vigilenz AI for event detection. Remi for ambulatory use allows for EEG recording in outpatient and home environments for an extended duration. Vigilenz AI […]
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Exo adds AI-powered cardiac, lung apps to handheld ultrasound
Exo announced today that it launched its FDA-cleared cardiac and lung AI applications for the Iris handheld ultrasound device. The company now has FDA clearance for five different applications on Iris — cardiac, lung, bladder, hip and thyroid. It expects to double that number by 2025. Iris delivers high-performance medical imaging at a fraction of […]
GE HealthCare adds MIM Software to Elekta collaboration
GE HealthCare announced today that it expanded its relationship with Elekta with more collaboration on software for radiation oncology. Together, the companies aim to accelerate innovation in software to improve workflows, increase throughput and enhance user experience. They expect to enable greater precision in radiation therapy treatment with less time at the hospital for patients. […]
GE HealthCare launches new AI-enhanced ultrasound for women’s health
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched the Voluson Signature 20 and 18 ultrasound systems for women’s health imaging applications. Chicago-based GE HealthCare designed the systems to integrate AI, advanced tools and an ergonomic design. They speed exam time for clinicians while delivering a clearer picture of various conditions impacting women’s health. The latest systems […]
Medtronic unveils new AI for laparoscopic, robotic surgery tech
Medtronic today announced new AI capabilities to go with the launch of its Touch Surgery Live Stream digital offering. The medtech giant’s 14 new AI algorithms enhance its digital capabilities within post-operative analysis. Medtronic said they provide AI surgical insights across laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery. Along with the algorithms, Medtronic launched its Touch Surgery Live […]
Viz.ai, NICO collaborate to improve intracerebral hemorrhage treatment
Viz.ai today announced a collaboration with NICO Corporation to help improve the lives of patients with intracerebral hemorrhages. Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is caused by bleeding in the brain tissue and is a life-threatening type of stroke. It accounts for up to 15% of all strokes and has high morbidity and mortality rates. Viz-ai’s technology can […]
Spark Neuro names Mayo Clinic neurologist as its medical director
Spark Neuro announced that it appointed longtime Mayo Clinic neurologist Dr. Richard J. Caselli as its new medical director. Caselli spent 35 years at the Mayo Clinic, a leading U.S. hospital system. He brings expertise and leadership in neurology and cognitive aging to Los Angeles-based Spark Neuro. Spark Neuro develops brain health assessment services propelled […]
Allurion closes $48 million financing
Allurion (NYSE:ALUR) announced today that it closed a financing of convertible senior secured notes worth $48 million. The company entered into the financing with certain entities managed by RTW Investments. It intends to use proceeds to repay obligations under its existing term loan with Fortress Credit Corp. This reduces the company’s interest expense and increases […]
Biotronik unveils new AI-powered insertable cardiac monitor
Biotronik announced that it received CE mark approval and completed the first European implant of its latest insertable cardiac monitor (ICM). The BioMonitor IV features AI capabilities for false positive reduction. The AI cuts false positives for AFib, bradycardia, tachycardia and pause. According to Biotronik, its SmartECG reduces 86% of false detections across all major […]
Medtronic unveils next-gen GI Genius software, partners with ModMed on AI-powered colonoscopy
Medtronic today announced advancements for its AI-powered GI Genius system, as well as a new collaboration. The company unveiled its ColonPRO latest-generation software for the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy system. GI Genius, a computer-aided polyp detection system powered by AI, has been available in the U.S. since 2021. Medtronic designed it to redefine GI screening by […]
Proprio, Biedermann partner on AI-powered spine surgery
Proprio announced today that it entered into a multi-phase partnership with the Biedermann Group to integrate AI into spine implants. Initially, the companies want to integrate Biedermann’s advanced spinal implant’s with Proprio’s Paradigm system. Paradigm harnesses AI, computer vision and augmented reality to provide real-time surgical visualization and guidance. Seattle-based Proprio designed the Paradigm surgical […]