Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it received FDA approval for expanded MRI labeling of its InterStim SNM systems. Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic’s InterStim II and InterStim Micro sacral neuromodulation (SNM) systems that use SureScan MRI leads were approved under updated MRI guidelines allowing for a wider range of MRI scan parameters and shorter wait times between scans, […]
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Butterfly Network completes merger, starts trading on NYSE
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it completed its merger with Longview Acquisition Corp. and is now trading on the NYSE. Last week, Longview announced that its stockholders had approved the business combination, from which Butterfly received approximately $859 million before transaction fees, including $414 million held in Longview’s trust account and $175 million from […]
Butterfly Network to start trading on NYSE soon
Longview Acquisition Corp. announced today that its stockholders approved its merger with Butterfly Network, which will soon begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Stockholders approved the business combination with nearly 100% of the shares of Longview voted at a special meeting in favor of the merger, with a total of six proposals considered […]
SmartBreast, FITI partner for molecular breast imaging system manufacturing
SmartBreast today announced it has forged a partnership with FoxSemicon Integrated Technologies (FITI) to manufacture molecular breast imaging systems. FITI will be the contract manufacturer of the two molecular breast imaging systems recently acquired by SmartBreast, the GE Healthcare Discovery NM750b and the Dilon Technologies D6800. SmartBreast previously announced that it would be rebranding the […]
GE Healthcare sells molecular breast imaging assets to SmartBreast
SmartBreast today announced that it has acquired GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE)’s molecular breast imaging assets for an undisclosed amount. The Pittsburgh-based company acquired the Discovery NM750b and other MBI scanner designs, manufacturing tools, instructions and related patents and installed-base service business as part of the deal. SmartBreast will begin to market and distribute the Discovery NM750b and […]
Olympus acquires Quest Photonic Devices for $60.7 million
Olympus (TYO:7733) announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Quest Photonic Devices for up to $60.7 million (€50 million). Tokyo-based Olympus’ total price for the acquisition includes milestone payments as the company seeks to strengthen its surgical endoscopy capabilities, according to a news release. Netherlands-based Quest develops fluorescence imaging systems (FIS) for the medical […]
Siemens Healthineers inks $169.7M health tech support contract in UK
Siemens Healthineers (ETR: SHL) announced today that it entered into a 15-year strategic contract worth $169.7 million (€140 million). The partnership, inked with Manchester (UK) University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is slated to include the planning, installation and maintenance of 222 pieces of critical medical equipment, with approximately 350 planned installations over the life of the contract, […]
Longeviti Neuro Solutions ClearFit implant wins FDA clearance for use in ultrasound
Longeviti Neuro Solutions today announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance or its ClearFit implant for use in ultrasound in post-operative imaging. ClearFit’s FDA clearance allows the device to be used during ultrasound procedures, which carries the risk of radiation exposure with other current post-neurosurgical imaging modalities. “It is our hope that with this new […]
Butterfly Network names new CEO before going public via merger
Butterfly Network announced today that it named Dr. Todd Fruchterman as its new president & CEO, effective Feb. 1. Fruchterman is set to take over for outgoing CEO Laurent Faracci, who stepped down this past weekend. Fruchterman assumes the role in advance of the closing of Butterfly Network’s announced merger with Longview Acquisition Corp., after […]
Canon Medical large bore CT wins FDA clearance
Canon Medical today said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Aquilion Exceed LB CT system. Aquilino Exceed is designed to allow clinicians to see more during radiation therapy planning for more accuracy, precision and speed. It supports fast and efficient radiation oncology workflows without compromising patient position, according to the Tustin, Calif.-based company. The […]
TransEnterix receives CE Mark for AI for its robotic surgery system
TransEnterix (NYSE:TRXC) announced today that it received CE Mark approval for its Intelligent Surgical Unit for the Senhance system. The Intelligent Surgical Unit (ISU) enables machine vision capabilities on the Senhance surgical system, providing Senhance digital laparoscopic programs in Europe augmented intelligence capabilities in surgical settings, according to a news release. The FDA cleared the ISU […]
