BD announced that it opened a new facility in Ireland and committed a further investment within the country. Last week, the company held a grand opening ceremony for a new $4.3 million (€4 million) R&D facility in Blackrock, Dublin. BD also announced an additional $32.1 million (€30 million) investment to expand its Enniscorthy, Wexford manufacturing […]
Drug Pumps
Novo Nordisk looks to acquire a majority stake in BioCorp for $164.5M
Novo Nordisk announced today that it entered into exclusive negotiations for a controlling stake in drug delivery device maker Biocorp. France-based Biocorp specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of delivery systems and medical devices. Its offerings include Mallya, a Bluetooth-enabled smart add-on device for pen injectors. Mallya, a smart sensor, attaches directly to insulin […]
Analysts still high on Insulet despite Medtronic’s EOFlow buy, stock market reaction
Despite a negative reaction from investors following a major buy in the insulin delivery space, analysts still back Insulet stock to perform. Shares of PODD fell throughout today after Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced a $738 million acquisition of EOFlow. Korea-based EOFlow develops the EOPatch, a tubless, wearable and fully disposable insulin delivery device. Insulet represents a […]
Convatec, Beta Bionics partner on iLet bionic pancreas
Convatec announced that it partnered with Beta Bionics on the launch of the iLet Bionic Pancreas for automated insulin delivery. FDA last week cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE automated insulin pump and iLet dosing decision software. Convatec offers design and manufacturing services for infusion set technologies and insertion devices for insulin pump treatment. Beta […]
Medtronic to acquire wearable insulin patch maker EOFlow for $738M
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it entered into a set of agreements to acquire insulin delivery technology developer EOFlow. Seongnam, South Korea-based EOFlow develops the EOPatch — a tubeless, wearable and fully disposable insulin delivery device. EOFlow already launched its EOPatch insulin delivery system in Korea and Europe. The company submitted the insulin delivery device […]
ICU Medical recalls certain infusion pump replacement batteries
The FDA issued a notice determining that the recall of ICU Medical (Nasdaq:ICUI) infusion pump batteries is Class I, the most serious kind. ICU Medical initiated a recall of replacement batteries for certain infusion systems on March 22, 2023. The recall affects its Plum 360, Plum A+ and Plum A+3 infusion systems. The infusion systems […]
FDA clears automated insulin pump from Beta Bionics for type 1 diabetes
The FDA announced today that it cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE automated insulin pump and iLet dosing decision software. FDA clearance covers the devices for people 6 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes. Combined with a compatible, FDA-cleared integrated continuous glucose monitor (iCGM), they form the iLet Bionic Pancreas. Using an […]
Embecta stock rises on Q2 results, reports progress on automated insulin delivery tech
Embecta (Nasdaq:EMBC) shares ticked up today on second-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast, leading to a guidance increase. Shares of EMBC grew 2.1% to $29.52 apiece in early-morning trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — rose 0.1%. The Parsippany, New Jersey-based diabetes technology […]
Insulet restructures leadership team to drive growth
Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) announced today that it reshuffled its organizational structure to accelerate innovation and commercialization. In connection with the reorganization, Bret Christensen, EVP and chief commercial officer, leaves the company today to pursue other opportunities. He agreed to offer consulting services during a transition period. Jim Hollingshead, Insulet’s president and CEO, said Christensen “played an […]
Insulet reports 21% sales growth in Q1, raises 2023 guidance
Insulet shares are up on first-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast. Shares of PODD rose more than 3% to 331.60 apiece by midday trading today. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — was down slightly. The Acton, Massachusetts–based automated insulin delivery technology developer posted profits […]
Health Canada licenses Medtronic Guardian 4 CGM sensor for use with MiniMed 780G
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced that it received a license from Health Canada for use of its Guardian 4 with the MiniMed 780G. The licensing enables the use of the next-generation continuous glucose monitor sensor with the next-generation automated insulin pump. MiniMed 780G with Guardian 4, an advanced, hybrid closed-loop system, helps users manage type 1 diabetes. […]