Philips today announced interoperability between its Philips Capsule and Philips Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX). Interoperability between the Capsule medical device information platform (MDIP) and PIC iX offers hospitals a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive patient overview. Philips aims to create an open patient monitoring ecosystem, bringing together disparate devices and systems on a single interface. In […]
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‘Love, yet fear’ — how medtech is stepping into the digital sphere
Dr. Rajiv Sethi likes to compare the implementation of digital technologies and automation in medtech to the automation in an airplane. If the pilots experienced an issue with their technology or the weather, for instance, they could manually interject, he says. But, the “vast majority of the work” goes down to automation. Sethi serves as […]
FDA clears new infusion pump and software from ICU Medical
ICU Medical announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance to its Plum Duo infusion pump with LifeShield infusion safety software. The San Clemente, California-based company plans to make the pump and software available to U.S. customers in early 2024. Plum Duo, the latest addition to the ICU Medical infusion device portfolio, builds on the […]
GE HealthCare launches digital support tool for AFib
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched its CardioVisio digital tool for helping to treat AFib. CardioVisio assists clinicians in visualizing longitudinal data relevant for disease progression from multiple data sources. It drives evidence-based clinical decision support directed by up-to-date AFib guidelines. GE HealthCare plans to showcase the technology at the European Society of Cardiology […]
FDA grants de novo nod to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy AI algorithm from Viz.ai
Viz.ai announced today that the FDA granted de novo approval to its Viz HCM module for detecting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. San Francisco-based Viz.ai says this creates a new regulatory category for cardiovascular machine learning-based notification software. The company supports its algorithm’s deployment through a multi-year agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb. They struck that partnership deal in […]
Glytec unveils updated Glucommander insulin dosing software
Glytec today unveiled the newest version of its Glucommander insulin dosing software that enables best practice, personalized care. The Glucommander platform helps to streamline workflows, improve outcomes and support electronic health record (EHR) systems. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Glytec says it closely follows the next evolution of GlucoMetrics released this past spring. GlucoMetrics provides new insights and […]
Philips inks in-house virtual care collaboration with CoxHealth
Philips announced today that it entered into a virtual care collaboration with CoxHealth. CoxHealth, a U.S. not-for-profit healthcare provider, sought out Philips to implement virtual care through its hospital network. The company wanted a solution staffed entirely by its own employees that expanded beyond the intensive care unit. It also hoped for something that allowed […]
Olympus launches operating room visualization, integration system
Olympus announced today that it launched its EasySuite ES-IP system for procedure room visualization and integration in the U.S. The next generation of EasySuite, ES-IP is a modular, scalable, workflow-based solution. It features the Olympus digital hub and its flexibility to run current software and potential future multi-specialty applications. “We are excited to bring the […]
FDA clears updated BD Alaris infusion system after long-term commercial hold
BD announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its updated Alaris infusion system. Shares of BDX closed out Friday evening priced at $264.84 each. They ticked up significantly after market close on the back of the Alaris news, rising 5.9% to $280.40 apiece. Clearance enables both remediation and a return to full commercial […]
CISA warns on cybersecurity vulnerability for Medtronic cardiac device data workflow system
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning on the Medtronic cardiac device data workflow system. This vulnerability affects Paceart Optima systems, versions 1.11 and prior. CISA lists the vulnerability as the deserialization of untrusted data, “exploitable remotely” with “low attack complexity.” The agency says successful exploitation could result in a remote […]
Philips partners with Amazon Web Services on its HealthSuite
Philips today announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services to develop generative AI applications for its imaging archiving and communications system. As part of the partnership with AWS, Philips’ HealthSuite imaging picture archiving and communications system will move to the cloud. Amazon Bedrock will enable Philips to develop generative AI applications to advance PACS image […]