Canary Medical announced today that it introduced its first orthopedic analytic module: Canary Quantiles recovery curves. Recovery curves utilize movement data measured by Canary Medical’s proprietary implantable Canturio TE tibial extension sensor technology. The sensor technology enables Zimmer Biomet’s Persona IQ smart knee implant. Persona IQ with the Canturio TE tibial extension sensor technology collects […]
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Medtronic Neurovascular goes remote with Avail Medsystems deal
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) Neurovascular will pay to use hundreds of Avail Medsystems consoles in operating rooms across the country under a first-of-its-kind deal, leaders of both businesses told MassDevice this week. The Medtronic unit will use Avail’s operating room telepresence technology to connect virtually with neurosurgeons and other care providers as they treat stroke patients, Medtronic […]
Teleflex warns on some intra-aortic balloon pumps
Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) subsidiary Arrow initiated a voluntary field safety corrective action for some intra-aortic balloon pump devices. According to a safety notice issued in Europe, the devices have a potential issue around short battery run times. The devices can be powered by either an AC power source or battery power. As of Oct. 11, 2022, […]
Edwards Lifesciences CEO to step down next year
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) announced today that Michael A. Mussallem, chair and CEO, intends to retire next year. Mussallem, 70, informed the board of his decision to retire in connection with Edwards’ annual meeting of stockholders on May 11, 2023. At that meeting, Mussallem intends to stand for election as non-executive chair of the Edwards Board. […]
FDA clears Dexcom G7 next-gen CGM
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that the FDA cleared the next-generation Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. FDA clearance for the highly anticipated device covers people with all types of diabetes aged 2years and older. San Diego-based Dexcom’s device features a 60% size reduction from the previous generation, the G6. It offers a 30-minute warmup […]
Apple scores a win in IP spat with AliveCor
The U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board has dealt AliveCor a setback in its intellectual property fight with Apple over the technology behind wearable AFib detection. In a ruling entered yesterday, the PTAB agreed with Apple that AliveCor’s claims around U.S. Patent No. 10,595,731 B2 were unpatentable. The board made the determination based on the […]
Butterfly Network CEO steps down
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced that it came to a mutual agreement for Dr. Todd Fuchterman to step down as president and CEO. Fruchterman also leaves his position as a member of Butterfly’s board of directors. He intends to partner with the company’s leadership team through the year to ensure a smooth transition. “On behalf of […]
NeuroOne completes feasibility study of OneRF ablation system
NeuroOne Medical today announced it completed a feasibility study of its OneRF ablation system. The feasibility study evaluated the OneRF ablation system that uses existing sEEG diagnostic electrodes for brain tissue lesioning. Researchers completed the study in an animal model. The research combined the sEEG electrodes with a proprietary RF generator. In addition, there was […]
Fresenius Medical Care’s CEO leaves after two months in top spot
Fresenius said Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:FMS) CEO Carla Kriwet will leave the company “at her own request and by mutual agreement due to strategic differences.” The Bad Homburg, Germany-based dialysis provider instead named Deputy CEO and CFO Helen Giza as the division’s next CEO. When announcing Kriwet’s promotion and Giza’s new role of deputy CEO […]
Moon Surgical wins first FDA 510(k) clearance for surgical robot
Moon Surgical announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Maestro surgical robotics system. Paris- and San Francisco-based Moon Surgical designed Maestro to support surgeons in soft tissue surgical procedures. Think of it as a robotic surgical assistant. The small, adaptable system can integrate into existing clinical workflows. It features capabilities that bolster […]
Titan Medical to implement cost-cutting measures, furloughs 40 employees
Titan Medical (Nasdaq:TMDI) announced today that it plans to implement cost-cutting measures that include temporary furloughs. News of cost-cutting follows last week’s announcement that Titan plans to review and evaluate strategic alternatives. Toronto-based Titan develops single-access robotic-assisted surgery technology. It consulted with financial and legal advisors to determine that the review is in the company’s and […]