Nemaura Medical (NSDQ:NMRD) announced today that it commissioned the integration of data to its ProBeat app set for U.S. launch this year. Data from third-party wearable devices can now be integrated into the ProBeat system, which is a wearable, non-invasive glucose monitor designed to gather big data centered around factors that affect blood glucose levels, according […]
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FDA clears Canon Medical AI-based image reconstruction tech
Canon Medical (NYSE:CAJ) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its advanced intelligent clear-IQ engine (AiCE). Tustin, Calif.-based Canon Medical’s AiCE expands the company’s deep learning reconstruction (DLR) technology platform with its compatibility with the Vantage Orian 1.5T MR system for artificial intelligence-based imaging. It is also available with the Vantage Galan 3T MR […]
LifeSignals wireless biosensor wins FDA clearance
LifeSignals Group announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its LifeSignals ECG remote monitoring patch platform. Fremont, Calif.-based LifeSignals developed the platform as a wireless remote monitoring system for healthcare professionals to continuously collect electrocardiography (ECG) and heart rate data in ambulatory, hospital, home and healthcare settings. Data collected from the platform’s wireless […]
Caption Health raises $53m for its AI ultrasound software
Caption Health (Brisbane, Calif.) has raised $53 million in a Series B round as it seeks to further develop and commercialize its FDA-cleared, AI-guided ultrasound technology. Existing investor DCVC led the round, announced yesterday. New investors Atlantic Bridge and cardiovascular medical device leader Edwards Lifesciences also participated, along with existing investor Khosla Ventures. Caption Health […]
Mayo Clinic performs first shoulder arthroplasty with Wright Medical mixed reality tech
Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) today announced the first shoulder arthroplasty procedure performed using its Blueprint mixed reality technology. Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo performed the procedure at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester, Minn. campus, with the Blueprint software providing a 3-D holographic view of the pre-operative plan. “This procedure is an important milestone for shoulder arthroplasty and marks a major step […]
NovaSight raises $8m for lazy eye treatment device
Israeli startup NovaSight announced today that it has raised $8 million in a Series A round meant to support a large multi-center randomized pivotal study of its lazy eye treatment device. Study results will support potential FDA 510(k) clearance for the device. The money will also support development of future eye care products such as […]
Philips launches new face scanning tech, partners with BioIntelliSense on telehealth
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) today announced two separate steps toward helping patients receive remote care as telehealth’s importance continues to grow. Amsterdam-based Philips said today that it launched its Philips Respironics mask selector 3D facial scanning system for fitting masks and formed a strategic collaboration with BioIntelliSense to monitor at-risk patients from the hospital into the home. […]
Eko names Humbarger as new SVP
Eko announced yesterday that it appointed Bryan Humbarger as its new senior vice president of commercial with an emphasis on sales. The digital health sales veteran’s new role includes responsibilities for overseeing sales and commercial operations for Eko’s AI and telemedicine software platforms for health systems, practices and providers worldwide, according to a news release. […]
Dascena wins FDA beakthrough device designation for AI to predict kidney injury
Dascena announced today that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Previse algorithm for predicting acute kidney injury (AKI). The artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm is designed to predict AKI more than a full day before patients meet the clinical criteria for diagnosis. The company touts its regulatory victory as the first breakthrough nod for […]
Abbott wins FDA approval for Bluetooth heart rhythm devices
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) announced today that it received FDA clearance for its next-generation Gallant implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) devices. The next-generation devices offer a patient-preferred design with Bluetooth technology and a new patient smartphone app while sidestepping any compromise of battery longevity and MRI compatibility, according to a news release. Gallant, which […]
inHeart raises $4.2m
Cloud-based medical image analysis tech developer inHeart announced today that it closed a funding round worth $4.2 million (€3.7 million). Pessac, France-based inHeart, which provides image analysis for cardiac interventions on patients with arrhythmias, said in a news release that the funding round, led by Elaia, will be used to accelerate commercial development in Europe, […]