Wearable drug delivery technology maker Enable Injections announced today that it named David Kroekel as its new COO. Cincinnati-based Enable develops the enFuse platform, whichallows hands-free, hidden needle drug delivery of up to 25 mL. Its simple design enables flexibility for at-home self-administration or in-clinic use. The FDA cleared the system for the delivery of […]
Drug-Device Combinations
Insulet integrates Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus, Omnipod 5 in Europe
Insulet announced today that it received CE mark approval for the integration of the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus with Omnipod 5. European approval covers the compatibility of Abbott’s glucose sensor with the Insulet automated insulin delivery system for individuals aged two years and older with type 1 diabetes. Currently, Omnipod 5 works with Dexcom […]
Dexcom launches new ONE+ CGM system in Europe
Dexcom announced today that it launched its latest continuous glucose monitor (CGM) system, the Dexcom ONE+. The San Diego-based company began rolling out the system in Spain, Belgium and Poland. It plans for a launch next week in the Netherlands, too. In some countries, the system replaces the previous-generation Dexcom One sensor. ONE+ uses Dexcom’s […]
Carthera enrolls first patient in ultrasound drug delivery trial
Carthera announced today that it enrolled the first patient in the SONOBIRD pivotal trial for its SonoCloud device. Paris, France-based Carthera designed SonoCloud to treat a wide range of brain disorders. The device emits ultrasound to temporarily increase the permeability of blood vessels in the brain, improving therapeutic molecule delivery. After implantation in the skull, […]
Modular Medical picks up new insulin pump patent for mobile device connectivity
Modular Medical (Nasdaq:MODD) announced recently that it received a new U.S. patent to pair its insulin pump with a mobile device. The company picked up U.S. Patent 11,817,197 B2 for the stream-lined pairing of a pump to a mobile device. Just last month, it submitted its 90-day MODD1 pump to the FDA for 510(k) clearance. […]
RenovoRx closes $6.1M private placement
RenovoRx announced today that it closed a private placement bringing in gross proceeds of approximately $6.1 million. Los Altos, California-based RenovoRx develops precision oncology therapies based on a local drug delivery platform. Closing this funding round extends the company’s cash runway as it conducts its pivotal TIGer-PaC Phase III clinical trial. It expects the funds […]
The top IVD and diabetes tech stories of 2023
Over the course of 2023, the medtech industry produced another impressive year of innovation, with news coming from a variety of spaces. Chiefly among those were diabetes technologies and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). We saw regulatory nods, product launches, funds raised and mergers fall apart. Looking at those two spaces in particular, here are five […]
Insulet enters into new credit agreement worth $487.5M in term loans
Insulet announced that it entered into an amended credit agreement to replace existing term loans. The automated insulin delivery technology developer entered into the agreement with Morgan Stanley Senior Funding. This agreement amended a credit agreement dated May 4, 2021. Pursuant to the agreement, the $487.5 million in term loans outstanding under the existing agreement […]
Samsung could battle Apple over non-invasive glucose monitors
Bloomberg reports that Samsung has eyes on developing non-invasive glucose monitoring technology, potentially pitting it against Apple. The report says the electronics company wants to develop continuous blood pressure checking along with glucose monitoring. It comes as part of an effort to incorporate health features in Samsung devices, like its Galaxy Ring, Bloomberg says. Hon Pak, […]
Modular Medical submits next-gen insulin pump for FDA clearance
Modular Medical (Nasdaq:MODD) announced today that it submitted its next-generation MODD1 insulin pump to the FDA for 510(k) clearance. San Diego-based Modular Medical develops patented insulin delivery technologies, aiming to improve access to glycemic control. Its founder, Paul DiPerna, previously founded leading insulin pump maker Tandem Diabetes Care. DiPerna invented and designed Tandem’s t:slim pump. […]
Dexcom breaks ground on manufacturing facility in Ireland
Dexcom announced today that it broke ground on a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ireland. The San Diego-based continuous glucose monitor (CGM) maker announced plans to invest $325 million in Athenry last May. Breaking ground on the facility marks the first steps toward bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the area. The company expects the […]