Cleveland Clinic and Canon today announced a strategic research partnership involving imaging and healthcare IT. The two organizations expect to establish a comprehensive imaging research center. The center will potentially include shared workspace in an existing building in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood, adjacent to Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, according to a news release. A cross-institutional team […]
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Medtronic launches left atrial appendage exclusion system
Medtronic announced today that it launched its Penditure left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion system in the U.S. Penditure, an implantable chip, comes pre-loaded on a single-use delivery system for LAA management during concomitant cardiac surgery procedures. Medtronic designed it with a curve to better match atrial anatomy and without fabric for atraumatic closure and reduced […]
Pristine Surgical fully launches single-use arthroscope in the U.S.
Pristine Surgical announced today that it accelerated the launch of its first-of-its-kind Summit 4K single-use surgical arthroscope. Summit combines a 4K single-use surgical arthroscope with the company’s cloud-based software Pristine Connect. The device provides a high-definition image every time. The scope is simple to set up and 100% sterile, Pristine said. Its transparent pricing model […]
RTI Surgical wins FDA IDE approval for Cortiva Allograft Dermis in breast reconstruction
RTI Surgical today announced it received investigational device exemption approval from the FDA to study its Cortiva Allograft Dermis. The Alachua, Florida-based company plans to initiate a study to confirm the safety and effectiveness of Cortiva in implant-based breast reconstruction. Cortiva is processed using the Tutoplast tissue sterilization process and the implants are currently regulated […]
GE HealthCare unveils AI-powered breast cancer detection suite
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched a new, all-in-one AI platform to support breast cancer detection. The initial release of the GE HealthCare MyBreastAI Suite integrates three AI applications from iCad. That includes the ProFound AI for DBT, part of a platform that iCad today said demonstrates accurate breast cancer risk detection. It also […]
What’s next for Medtronic’s RDN program after FDA approval?
Medtronic is planning its first commercial renal denervation (RDN) cases and is already running a postmarket study after winning FDA approval of its Symplicity Spyral system for hypertension. In an interview before the Thanksgiving break, Medtronic SVP Jason Weidman — who’s also president of the company’s coronary and RDN business — said he expects the […]
Philips unveils next-gen ultrasound systems
Philips today highlighted the capabilities its next-generation EPIQ Elite and Affinity ultrasound systems. The new systems feature automated tools and a common user interface with transducer compatibility across Philips ultrasound systems. That includes the recently introduced Compact Ultrasound 5000 Series. Amsterdam-based Philips says its latest advances demonstrate a positive impact on patient and staff satisfaction. […]
Neuralink raises another $43M for brain-computer interface
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain-computer interface (BCI) venture recently filed an SEC Form D confirming the sale of $43 million in equity. The SEC filing shows a total of more than $323 million raised by the brain implant maker. After Musk announced in August that Neuralink brought in $280 million, the latest investment totals around $43 […]
Another medtech company reports a cybersecurity incident
LivaNova says it’s the latest victim of a cybersecurity incident. The London-based device developer disclosed the cybersecurity incident in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing this week, saying the incident disrupted portions of its information technology systems and business operations. “Promptly after detecting the issue, the company began an investigation with assistance from external cybersecurity […]
Smith+Nephew to buy CartiHeal and its knee cartilage healing tech
Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN) announced today that it has agreed to acquire CartiHeal and its novel sports medicine technology. CartiHeal’s Agili-C is an off-the-shelf, porous, biocompatible, and resorbable scaffold. Approved by the FDA in 2022, it promotes natural regeneration of the articular cartilage — and restoration of its underlying subchondral bone. Under the acquisition agreement, Smith+Nephew […]
BD hires new chief medical officer from 3M Health Care
Becton, Dickinson & Co. today named Dr. Ronald “Ron” Silverman as EVP and chief medical officer. He replaces BD Chief Medical Officer Dr. William Sigmund, who announced plans to retire from BD earlier this year. The change takes effect Dec. 4, 2023. Silverman comes from 3M Health Care, where he served as SVP and chief medical […]
