Masimo (Nasdaq:MASI) announced today that the FDA cleared its Radius VSM patient-worn, continuous, multi-parameter vital signs monitor. Radius VSM enables physicians to monitor a range of physiological measurements. That includes Masimo SET pulse oximetry, noninvasive blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate and ECG. Masimo said its monitor combines the reliability and accuracy of larger bedside monitors […]
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Philips launches new image-guided therapy system
Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it launched its image-guided therapy mobile C-arm system 1000, called Zenition 10. The latest edition to the Zenition mobile C-arm series helps to expand patient access to routine surgical care and minimally invasive procedures. Now commercially available, the Zenition 10 utilizes Philips’ state-of-the-art flat panel detector technology for cost-effective, high-quality […]
Is medtech the answer to healthcare challenges?
The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has healthcare in the U.S. and elsewhere facing a host of challenges, but medtech could be part of the answer. Join industry leaders at DeviceTalks Boston, May 10–11, 2023, to find out more about the opportunities. (Register here!) Here are some of the topics to explore at the event: […]
Abbott wins duo of FDA clearances for CentriMag life support system
Abbott announced today that it received two FDA clearances for its CentriMag system for life support. The agency cleared the CentriMag blood pump for longer-term use in adults using the CentriMag system. These adults require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to save their life. Longer-term support provides physicians more time to assess the next steps and […]
Avanos Medical has a serious recall of airway access device for young children
The FDA today issued a notice labeling a recall by Avanos Medical (NYSE:AVNS) as Class I, the most serious kind. Avanos’ recall regards its Ballard Access closed suction system for neonates and pediatrics. These affected devices feature the Y-manifold or elbow manifold. Avanos reported four injuries and one death related to the issue with the […]
FDA clears Carescape Canvas patient monitoring platform from GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Carescape Canvas patient monitoring platform. Carescape Canvas offers precise, flexible patient care. Together with Carescape One, it makes up part of an adaptable ecosystem set for scaling up and scaling down monitoring capabilities. This comes based on the acuity of each individual […]
Avail Medsystems secures telehealth agreement with Premier
Avail Medsystems announced recently that it received a national group purchasing agreement for telehealth with Premier, Inc. Made effective Jan. 1, 2023, the agreement allows Premier members to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for the placement of Avail’s telepresence technology in operating rooms. They can also use Avail to live […]
GE HealthCare, Advantus ink $760M device maintenance deal
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq:GEHC) announced today that it entered into a 10-year agreement with Advantus Health Partners worth up to $760 million. The agreement provides GE HealthCare’s healthcare technology management (HTM) services to Advantus’ clients. Together the companies aim to offer a holistic program beyond the traditional break-fix approach to medical device maintenance. Advantus plans to […]
Vero Biotech wins FDA approval for inhaled nitric oxide delivery with anesthesia in the OR
Vero Biotech announced that the FDA approved its second-generation Genosyl system for use with rebreathing anesthesia in the operating room setting. Atlanta-based Vero Biotech designed Genosyl for inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) delivery. This approval covers the second-generation Genosyl device. The third-generation device — which recently received FDA approval — has not yet been tested with […]
Getinge launches new ventilator
Getinge this week launched its new Servo-c mechanical ventilator that offers lung-protective therapeutic tools for pediatric and adult patients. The company aims for Servo-c to make healthcare accessible and affordable for more hospitals, according to a news release. Its design simplifies respiratory support, Getinge said. “Lung protection challenges come in many shapes and sizes,” said […]
Viz.ai launches AI-powered vascular suite
Viz.ai announced that it launched its Viz Vascular Suite for detecting and triaging care for a range of suspected vascular conditions. Those conditions include pulmonary embolism, right heart strain, aortic dissection and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). San Francisco-based Viz.ai submitted a 510(k) application to the FDA for the AI-powered software, according to a news release. […]
