Samsung Electronics subsidiary NeuroLogica announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for new technology on its OmniTom Elite. Danvers, Massachusetts–based NeuroLogica’s OmniTom Elite computed tomography (CT) scanner now has single-source photon-counting detector (PCD) technology, allowing it to generate spectral CT images at multiple energy levels. NeuroLogica said in a news release that its platform […]
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Exo unveils cloud-based, point-of-care ultrasound offering
Exo announced today that it unveiled its Exo Works point-of-care ultrasound workflow solution. Redwood City, California-based Exo designed Exo Works to enable physicians to easily document, review, bill and manage quality assurance all from one platform within seconds. According to a news release, Exo aims for its Exo Works platform to make it easier to […]
Fujifilm Sonosite files patent infringement lawsuit against Butterfly Network over handheld ultrasound
Fujifilm Sonosite announced today that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY). Bothell, Washington–based Fujifilm Sonosite filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting seven patents (U.S. Patent Nos. 7,169,108; 7,867,168; 8,128,050; 8,861,822; 9,538,985; 6,901,157; and 8,360,981) pertaining to fundamental technologies for acquiring ultrasound images at the point […]
Butterfly Network receives $5M grant to provide technology to Sub-Saharan Africa
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it received a $5 million grant to improve maternal and fetal health in Sub-Saharan Africa. Guilford, Connecticut-based Butterfly Network will provide 1,000 healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa with its Butterfly iQ+ handheld, whole-body point-of-care ultrasound probe with the funds from the grant provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates […]
Medtronic inks deal to add Hugo-compatible, AI-based surgical system to Vizient’s offerings
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it entered into a contract that adds its Touch Surgery Enterprise platform to Vizient’s offerings. The medtech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surgical video management and analytics platform for the operating room (OR) offers surgeons a performance-improving tool as well as a method to train others. It will be added to […]
Pearl’s AI for dental X-rays wins FDA clearance
Pearl (Los Angeles) announced today that FDA has cleared its AI-powered, real-time pathology detection software Second Opinion. The system can help dentists accurately identify a broad range of common dental conditions in patient X-rays, according to Pearl. Second Opinion applies computer vision to identify and highlight key pathologic and nonpathologic findings. Displays are displayed immediately. Dentists […]
Inspirata wins FDA clearance for digital pathology software
Inspirata announced today that it received FDA clearance for its Dynamyx digital pathology software. Tampa, Florida-based Inspirata’s Dynamyx software platform allows for the use of whole slide images (WSIs) for primary diagnosis in place of traditional glass slides. According to a news release, Inspirata’s regulatory win marks the first FDA clearance for digital pathology software […]
Fast Company names 10 most innovative medtech companies of 2022
Fast Company today announced its list of the 10 most innovative medical device companies of 2022. Fast Company typically recognizes organizations that are reshaping their businesses, industries and the broader culture. This is the first year that the business media firm has honored the most innovative medical device companies. Many of the medtech companies on […]
Medtech companies extend support to Ukraine humanitarian efforts
Medical device companies are continuing to make contributions to support the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country last month. Last week, Henry Schein, Siemens Healthineers, Conformis, Roche, Medicom and Philips announced initiatives to support the crisis, which included matching employee donations, sending supplies or donating money to support families in Ukraine. The […]
World Health Organization sending 36 metric tons of medical supplies to Ukraine
The World Health Organization today said that it is sending more than 36 metric tons of medical supplies to support the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion last week. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the organization is sending “essential medical supplies” to Ukraine — including its first shipment of 36 metric tons of […]
Three GE Healthcare leaders outline their vision for AI and the cloud in medtech
Set to spin off from parent company GE (NYSE:GE) next year, GE Healthcare leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to help providers improve efficiency, patient outcomes and access to care. The medtech giant’s offerings include AI-based imaging applications and its Edison Health Services platform. As part of the Medical Design & Outsourcing cloud conversation series with medtech […]